Refuse To Abuse® 5K 2023 supporting Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Refuse To Abuse® 5K 2023 supporting Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
About Refuse To Abuse 5K® 2023
Registration closes May 31!
Join us in making our 12th annual Refuse To Abuse® 5K the best yet!
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023, 9AM, at T-Mobile Park
We are so excited for our 2023 Refuse To Abuse® 5K! This year, we will be welcoming 1750 participants to T-Mobile Park, and we can't wait to see all of you!
This event has always been a time to celebrate the resilience of survivors and the power of community.
Will there be any changes to the race from years past?
This year's event is taking place on SUNDAY, JUNE 4th. This will be the first time the 5K is held in June and on a Sunday!
This year, there will be no virtual registration options. For our in-person participants, we will not be mailing your race bags if you are not able to attend on race day. We thank you in advance for your understanding!
What COVID-19 restrictions will be in place?
We will be following the King County and T-Mobile Park COVID-19 guidelines on the day of the event. As of now, masks and proof of vaccination will not be required. If the state or local ordinances change, we will adapt and abide by those.
About the event
The Refuse To Abuse® 5K is a unique event that takes you around every level of T-Mobile Park, from the top of the players' tunnel to the final lap around the field. Stepping out on the field level of a major league ball park is an awe-inspiring moment that few have experienced! Funds raised benefit the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and their statewide violence prevention and education work.
Refuse To Abuse® is a 27-year partnership between the Seattle Mariners and the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV). With spokespeople that included Kyle Seager, Justus Sheffield, and Scott Servais, Refuse To Abuse® has reached millions of Mariners fans over the past 27 years with messages that promote healthy, respectful relationships.
Date
Starts at: June 4, 2023 11:00 AM
Ends at: June 4, 2023 2:00 PM
Location
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave S
Seattle,WA 98134 USA
Contact
WSCADV
5K@wscadv.org
Why participate?
We believe that domestic violence is 100% preventable and that we all have a role to play in stopping this violence before it starts! By participating and fundraising for the Refuse To Abuse® 5K you will be a part of the solution. Join us in spreading this message and educating young people about healthy, respectful relationships.
Funds raised support our statewide violence prevention efforts, including: youth engagement, the development of concrete tools to help start conversations with young people about respectful relationships, and the work we do to advocate for better laws and programming to prevent future violence for survivors of abuse.
About the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence is the leading voice to end domestic violence in Washington State. We are creating communities where all people can live and love without fear by increasing survivors' options for safety and connection to supportive resources.
Our work includes: producing educational tools; training and support to our member programs who work tirelessly to help survivors towards safety and freedom; research; engaging the public to prevent domestic violence; and policy advocacy. To learn more, please visit wscadv.org.