1k/5k/10k Citizen Sprint for Democracy

Tuesday, October 15 – Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Free–$26.76 · 3 races

1km, 5km, 10km

Event summary

Join the 1K/5K/10K Citizen Sprint for Democracy, a vibrant virtual race taking place from October 15 to November 5, 2024, in beautiful Philadelphia! This exciting event encourages individuals and teams to come together in support of democracy awareness, culminating in a powerful call to action for the upcoming election. Whether you choose to sprint 1K, challenge yourself with a 5K, or tackle the full 10K distance, your participation will symbolize your commitment to making a difference.

As we celebrate the enduring legacy of democracy and prepare for America's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this race serves as a reminder of the vital role each of us plays in shaping our future. So lace up your running shoes, don your Democracy Awareness star-spangled ribbon, and let’s rally together to ensure our voices are heard at the polls! Your run is not just a race; it's a statement of faith in our democratic values and an opportunity to advocate for change. Register today and be part of this uplifting movement!

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1k Walk to the Polls. Individual or Team Event.

Do this as a TEAM! The more people that vote, the more politicians listen to voters instead of donors. CHANGE only happens when elected representatives believe that change matters to their constituents. Believe in your vote and make it count.

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

Free

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5k Run for Democracy

Incl. T-Shirt

Sometimes you have to hurry and run a little bit longer. Git 'er done and get a t-shirt and stickers for signing up. Your sign up helps fund our 250th Anniversary Race on Patriots Day Weekend 2026, the Running Fence Run in Sonoma and Marin Counties.

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

$26.76

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10k Individual or Team Run or Walk

Incl. T-Shirt

Sometimes you have to hurry and run way longer. Git 'er done and get a t-shirt and stickers for signing up. Your sign up fee helps fund our 250th Anniversary Race on Patriots Day Weekend 2026, the Running Fence Run in Sonoma and Marin Counties.

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

$26.76

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Organiser's description

A VIRTUAL RACE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY AWARENESS.

DEMOCRACY AWARENESS MONTH IS SEPTEMBER, BUT IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. NOVEMBER 5TH IS THE DEADLINE.

THE FIRST MARATHON RACER https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pheidippides delivered the news of Athenian victory and rallied the citizens of Athens to sprint and man the walls. Their show of force defending the fledging democracy against the Persian Empire in 490 BC. While the Athenian Army had won the Battle of Marathon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Marathon, the Persian Navy survived and was sailing to convince the citizens of Athens to surrender.

DEMOCRACY HAS HAD A GOOD RUN of over 2,500 years and America is close to celebrating our 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

YOU DONT HAVE TO RUN A MARATHON, just show up at the polls to demonstrate your faith in our democratic system. America isnt perfect and roughly every 50 years we AMEND the constitution to form a more perfect union- granting voting rights to eighteen-year-olds in the 1970s, to women in the 1920s, and all races in the 1870s.

WE THE PEOPLE have to lead our elected representatives to amend the constitution once again. It starts with you and your faith in our continued ability to make things better. While the politicians (and media) should tell you which amendments a candidate supports, unless you ask and show up to vote they won't bother.

THE DEMOCRACY AWARENESS PROJECT asks you to register for a last minute sprint and commit to voting. WEAR A DEMOCRACY AWARENESS STAR-SPANGLED ENDLESS RIBBON to demonstrate your patriotic faith in Americas ability to rise to any challenge and perpetuate our democratic experiment. Make our 250th Anniversary a true jubilee by rising to the challenge and turning out to vote! AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD AT DEMOCRACYAWARENESS.ORG https://democracyawareness.org

This Race is Virtual but Centered at THE BIRTHPLACE OF OUR CONSTITUTION, which has been amended 26 times. THE FIRST AMENDMENT gave us the right to assemble, even if only to run a race. Tell us your favorite amendment and which one you'd like to see next (your free speech is also a right under the First Amendment).

Ask your candidate if they support change, and run or walk to the polls to vote!