Race Away from Domestic Violence

Victory Field
501 W. Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Race Away from Domestic Violence is a 5K run/walk/wheelchair roll. The event is a benefit for the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. ICADV is committed to the elimination of domestic violence throughout Indiana. Our primary focus is to provide public awareness and education, advocate for systemic and societal change, and influence public policy and the allocation of resources. In addition to promoting statewide comprehensive domestic violence services, ICADV also offers technical assistance and training to coalition members, houses an extensive resource library, operates a statewide 24-hour toll-free crisis line and provides legal assistance to low-income victims of domestic violence. To achieve our mission, ICADV collaborates with numerous state and local agencies, including all of the Indiana domestic violence shelters.

The start and finish will be next to Victory Field on the corner of Maryland and West Street. This new 5K course will loop you thru some scenic parts of downtown Indianapolis.

BLUE MILE gift certificates will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group in the 5K (5 year increments). Finishers medals to all boys and girls age 12 and under.

Registration/Packet Pick-Up is from 6:45AM to 8:00AM
Opening Ceremonies begin at 7:40AM
Start of 5K is at 8:00AM
The Kids Race is at 9:05AM
Awards Ceremony is at 9:20AM.

There will be an exhibitor's area that is open before and after the races.

Please, no dogs or skates. Strollers are permissible. You must maintain a 18 minute per-mile for the 5K event. For the Competitive 5K, you will be given an IPICO timing tag that you must return after you finish. If you do not return this tag, you will be charged $20 by the event organizers.

There is limited FREE parking in the Victory Field parking lot - first come first serve. After that lot fills, participants are encouraged to use the White River State Park Garage just across the street (fee is $6).

ICADV encourages all participants to seek pledges. Awards will be presented to three participants who collect the most pledges. Pledge forms and money may be turned in at the event site or to ICADV by August 22, 2012. Pledge forms are located online at www.icadvinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/raceawaypledgesheet.pdf Pledges can be made to the organization at www.firstgiving.com/icadv or by sponsoring a race participant registered on www.firstgiving.com fundraising site. Team and race participants can also create a free web page to collect pledges at First Giving.

*** DEADLINE for TEAM entries is TUESDAY, August 7 ***

ICADV is encouraging teams in this year's event. Groups of families, friends, co-workers are welcome to set up a team, An award will be given to the team with the most participants. A minimum of four participants is required per team.