Running for a Cause: Somerset Home's 16th Annual 'Run for Runaways' 5K Run/2-Mile Walk

November is National Runaway Awareness Month and on Saturday, November 1, the nonprofit organization Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children (somersethome.org) will host its 16th Annual “Run for Runaways” event at Colonial Park in Somerset.

The 5K Run and family event raises awareness about the dangers runaway and homeless youth face. In addition to the 5K run, events include a fitness walk, kids’ sprints and activities, entertainment, food, silent auction, and lots of fun.

Because of issues such as abuse and neglect, each day more than 1,200 youth run away from home and find themselves homeless. Since 1973, Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children has provided abused, neglected and homeless youth ages 13-21 with housing, a stable environment, and supportive services. Proceeds from Run for Runaways will benefit Somerset Home’s Arts and Recreation program.

For more information or to register, please visit www.runforrunaways.com. Advance registration fees are: 5K Race, $25 ($20 for USATF members); 2-mile walk, $12; kids’ sprints, $10. After October 31, registration is $30 for runners, $15 for walkers and $10 for kids’ sprints.