#IWillRunForThem 5k

October is domestic violence awareness month. We know that running is healing. Movement is medicine. 4 out of 5 Native Women will experience violence in her life…this is not just a statistic; it is our mothers, sisters, and daughters. Our communities are experiencing an imbalance and we need space to heal so that we honor the beauty of her resiliency.

Our annual #IWillRunForThem event was established in 2016 as a way for the community to come together and dedicate a run to those affected by domestic and sexual violence. We hold space every October in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month to promoting healing and wellness through running.

10th Annual I Will Run for Them 5K

October 11th, 2025

Isleta Lakes and RV Parks

11000 BROADWAY SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and CSVANW is hosting our annual I Will Run for Them 5K Run awareness run to honor the resilience, strength and spirit of our Native relatives impacted by domestic violence. We create space to honor survivors, cycle-breakers and our relatives who we have lost to violence. We invite you to dedicate your run, jog, or walk to your loved ones affected by the imbalance violence creates.

• 4 out of 5 Native Women will experience violence in her life…this is not just a statistic; it is our mothers, sisters, and daughters.
• In addition, 43.8% of lesbian women and 61.1% of bisexual women have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime.
• And 26% of gay men and 37.3% of bisexual men have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
• According to the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey, they found that 47% of transgender people are sexually assaulted at some point in their lifetime.
• In fact, 1 in 10 men experience sexual violence, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime with ‘IPV-related impact’ such as being concerned for their safety, PTSD symptoms, injury, or needing victim services.

Our communities are experiencing an imbalance and we need space to heal so that we honor the beauty of all our relatives and survivors’ resiliency.

EVENT DETAILS

Whether you run, walk, or jog, we invite you to dedicate your miles to a survivor, a cycle-breaker, or a loved one you’ve lost.

Registration Fees

• General (All): $20
• Youth (12 and Under): FREE
• CSVANW Members*: FREE

From August 15 to September 5, 2025, use the promo code below for a discount on the General registration fee.

• Promo Code: RN4THM25
• Limit: One use per registration

Membership Requirements:

• Relative & Advocate Level: Active membership required.
• Organizational Level: Must be a current employee of a member organization (email must match domain).
• Tribal Level: Must be employed by your tribal government.

Questions about your membership? Contact CSVANW Membership Coordinator, Lincoln Encino, at [email protected].

VIRTUAL 5K

Note: The virtual run is open only to relatives residing outside of New Mexico.  

Our annual 5K brings our community together in New Mexico, but we know many of our relatives live outside the state and want to join us. This year, we are opening a virtual run so relatives outside of New Mexico can participate in the I Will Run for Them 5K. 

At CSVANW, we believe in access and inclusion. Cycle breakers everywhere deserve the chance to take part. With the virtual run, you choose your own starting line – run, jog, or walk at your own pace and on your own terms. The purpose is solidarity, no matter where you are. 

Join us in dedicating your run, jog, or walk to survivors, cycle breakers, and loved ones impacted by domestic and sexual violence. 

Virtual Run Details 

• Registered participants will receive the 2025 I Will Run for Them 5K shirt, mailed two weeks before the in-person event. 

• On October 11, 2025, run, jog, or walk any distance, solo or with friends, family, pets, or your organization. 

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! 

Note: The virtual run is open only to relatives residing outside of New Mexico. 

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer with Us

Community volunteers make this event possible by helping with registration, water stations, set-up, and take-down. SIGN UP HERE to join our volunteer team.

GET RESOURCE & ARTIST TABLING

We will host Native artists and resource providers at this year’s event. Details coming soon.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Lincoln Encino, Membership Coordinator, at [email protected].

We look forward to running, walking, and moving in solidarity with you this October.

#IWillRunForThem #ViolenceIsNotOurTradition #CSVANW

#iWillRunForThem #ViolenceIsNotOurTradition #CSVANW