Run for the Ukrainian Heroes who are still remain in russian captivity
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Past event
10:00 AM EST
Jersey City, New Jersey
Free · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, January 25, 2025, for the inspiring "Run for the Ukrainian Heroes who are still in Russian captivity" taking place in Jersey City, Hudson. This uplifting event aims to honor the brave defenders of Ukraine, particularly the Azov Brigade, and to raise vital support for their families and fellow prisoners of war. Participants can choose to run a distance of 5K or any comfortable length, starting from the Exchange Place pier at 10 AM.
Gather at 9:50 AM for warm-up exercises and don your layers—it's bound to be chilly! If you have a Ukrainian flag, please bring it to show your solidarity. After the run, join us at Gregorys Coffee for some warming drinks and camaraderie. While participation is free, your generous donations during registration will make a significant difference in supporting this noble cause. Let’s come together as a community to advocate for freedom and support our heroes!
Gather at 9:50 AM for warm-up exercises and don your layers—it's bound to be chilly! If you have a Ukrainian flag, please bring it to show your solidarity. After the run, join us at Gregorys Coffee for some warming drinks and camaraderie. While participation is free, your generous donations during registration will make a significant difference in supporting this noble cause. Let’s come together as a community to advocate for freedom and support our heroes!
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Organiser's description
Join us in a noble cause as we lace up our running shoes for the "Run for the Ukrainian Heroes who are still remain in russian captivity" run. This run is dedicated to supporting the Azov Brigade, a group of brave Ukrainian defenders who have been at the forefront of defending their homeland Ukraine.
To show our appreciation and solidarity, we have organized this run with a mission to provide much-needed assistance to both the Azov Brigade defenders and their families. We also run for all Ukrainian prisoners of war, advocating for the release of everyone, including the brave heroes of the Azov Brigade who are STILL HELD by russia.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
1) Participate: Register for the run and be a part of this meaningful event. Your donations during the registration will directly benefit the cause.
2) Fundraise: Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to support the run too. Every contribution, big or small, will make a significant impact.
MEET: we're GATHERING AT 9:50AM Inside the Exchange Place station (near the exit to Jersey City (J.Owen Grundy pier): https://maps.app.goo.gl/twapuxvRbSng9dre8
Inside the station we will do some warm up exercises to be prepared for the run. Please wear couple of layers, gloves, hat etc. - it might be chilly. IF YOU HAVE UKRAINIAN FLAG, PLEASE BRING IT TO THE RUN.
START: From the Exchange Place pier (J.Owen Grundy) at 10AM.
ROUTE: 5K or any comfortable distance towards Newport, with a turn near Newport Green park. After the finish, everyone who wish can join for warming drinks at Gregorys Coffee to chat with each other.
The participation is free, but you are more than welcome to donate any amount you are comfortable with. Every dollar counts when it comes to support.
Details how to support Azovstal families can be found here:
HTTPS://WWW.AZOVSTALFAMILIES.COM/EN
LET'S COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
THANK YOU!
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Please note that the format of this run is not an official race, so there won't be time tracking.
To show our appreciation and solidarity, we have organized this run with a mission to provide much-needed assistance to both the Azov Brigade defenders and their families. We also run for all Ukrainian prisoners of war, advocating for the release of everyone, including the brave heroes of the Azov Brigade who are STILL HELD by russia.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
1) Participate: Register for the run and be a part of this meaningful event. Your donations during the registration will directly benefit the cause.
2) Fundraise: Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to support the run too. Every contribution, big or small, will make a significant impact.
MEET: we're GATHERING AT 9:50AM Inside the Exchange Place station (near the exit to Jersey City (J.Owen Grundy pier): https://maps.app.goo.gl/twapuxvRbSng9dre8
Inside the station we will do some warm up exercises to be prepared for the run. Please wear couple of layers, gloves, hat etc. - it might be chilly. IF YOU HAVE UKRAINIAN FLAG, PLEASE BRING IT TO THE RUN.
START: From the Exchange Place pier (J.Owen Grundy) at 10AM.
ROUTE: 5K or any comfortable distance towards Newport, with a turn near Newport Green park. After the finish, everyone who wish can join for warming drinks at Gregorys Coffee to chat with each other.
The participation is free, but you are more than welcome to donate any amount you are comfortable with. Every dollar counts when it comes to support.
Details how to support Azovstal families can be found here:
HTTPS://WWW.AZOVSTALFAMILIES.COM/EN
LET'S COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
THANK YOU!
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Please note that the format of this run is not an official race, so there won't be time tracking.
Location
Exchange Place pier (J.Owen Grundy), Jersey city, 07302, NJ, United States
Run for the Ukrainian Heroes who are still remain in russian captivity
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