#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.

11th Annual I Will Run for Them 5K

October 2026

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

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

Coming soon!

REGISTRATION

Registration Fees

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

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 us at [email protected]

GET RESOURCE & ARTIST TABLING

We are opening space for resource tables and vendors at this event.

Artist vendors will have a $20 tabling fee, collected on the day of the event.

Please note: no food vendors allowed. Participants must bring their own table, chairs, and secure canopy.

QUESTIONS?

Contact us at: [email protected]

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

#IWillRunForThem #ViolenceIsNotOurTradition #CSVANW

#iWillRunForThem #ViolenceIsNotOurTradition #CSVANW