Empower Run & Walk
Empower Run & Walk
September 24, 2023
Mercer County Park
West Picnic Area
1050 Hughes Drive, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
The Empower Run & Walk gives you the chance
to make strides for positive futures.
Registration opens May 1, 2023!
This year's event gives you the chance to join with like-minded community members at the beautiful Mercer County Park for an in-person run & walk. You also have the option to join virtually over the 3-day period of Sept 22nd - 24th.
You can register as an individual or you can be a team captain and rally friends and family to join your team to run or walk in support of:
- health, wellness, and personal growth
- enjoyment of the outdoors
- raising funds to change lives
- healing & empowerment of a survivor
- the pathway to recovery
- strong families and communities
- the commitment of local advocates
- in honor or in memory of someone
Your involvement in the Empower Run & Walk will provide services that change lives:
- A safe home and strong future for a teen in need of a safe place to live.
- Counseling and support groups to help a person maintain life in recovery.
- 24/7 hotline and counseling for a survivor of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking.
- Compassionate counseling for a person grieving the loss of a loved one, including loss to homicide, suicide, or an opioid overdose.
- Transitional and safe housing for a survivor of violence and their children.
- Trauma Informed Care and Suicide Prevention training for a school or business.
- Peer-to-peer coaching and support services for a family with a loved one in recovery.
When you or you and your team members are finished, post your race photos on social media and tag @centerffs on Facebook & Instagram for the chance to win great prizes!
As an event participant, you will receive an Empower Run & Walk an event t-shirt and goody bag on event day.
The VIRTUAL Empower Run & Walk Option
Can't join us in person on September 24th? Join us virtually! You pick the day and time. You decide whether to run or walk, and you pick the distance. The Virtual Empower Run & Walk takes place over a 3-day period from September 22 - 24th at the location of your choice. You can walk or run wherever you may be, at any time during the 3-day event timeframe, for your chosen distance. It’s completely up to you!
When you or you and your team members are finished, post your race photos on social media and tag @centerffs on Facebook & Instagram for the chance to win great prizes!
As a virtual event participant, you will receive an Empower Run & Walk custom printable race bib upon registration and an event t-shirt will be mailed to you after the event.
Race Day Details
September 24, 2023
Mercer County Park (West Picnic Area)
- 8am Registration & Packet Pick-up
- 9am 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk Start
- 9:45 Awards & Celebration
The Empower Run & Walk is the perfect fit for everyone and a great way for you to join to make a positive impact in your community.
Virtual Option
You can run or walk on your own or with your team any time during the 3 day virtual race - Friday, September 22 to Sunday, September 24. You pick the location and you set the pace.
Download your Empower Run & Walk Virtual Race Bib!
Spread Your Empowerment on Social Media!
Walk and Run Routes - For the virtual participants!
Chart your own course in your own backyard or at any location across the state. Check out one of our local suggested routes.
List of suggested race routes around the state of New Jersey.
Race Day Playlist 
Listen along with fellow participants on race weekend! Download one of our fun and inspirational playlists and listen during your run or walk.
Upbeat Pop Workout mix (Spotify)
Get Your Groove Workout mix (Apple)
Sponsorship
Your sponsorship of the the Empower Run & Walk will help to change lives. Your investment will help people to heal and follow a path forward.
To view our Sponsorship Opportunities, click here. Interested in our Annual Corporate Sponsorship package? Email Liz Madden or call 856.651.7502 to learn more.