One In Five 5K

This April at FirstPark in Oakland, people will be running or walking in solidarity against the harsh reality of the impact of sexual violence in our Maine communities. Inspired by the current Maine statistic of an estimated ONE in FIVE people in Maine have been affected by sexual violence (Muskie School of Public Policy, Maine Crime Victimizations Rates, 2011), the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center is hosting its annual One in Five 5K race. You can choose to sign up for the virtual race, or you can join in-person at FirstPark. This event is taking place in the month of April to honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month!

Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome! Strollers are welcome!

100% of the proceeds of this event will benefit the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center and its services for survivors of sexual abuse. A fully staffed and highly trained Sexual Assault Support-line is available 24 hours a day. Support groups, justice system advocacy, school-based prevention education, and Children’s Advocacy Center are all provided free of charge to the members of the Kennebec and Somerset counties’ communities in need. Hundreds of people utilize these important services every year.