IRIS Run for Refugees
- Date Sun 9th February 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location New Haven, Connecticut
- Price $33.10 - $38.32
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the IRIS Run for Refugees on Sunday, February 9th, 2025! This exciting event will take place in the vibrant East Rock neighborhood of New Haven, South Central Connecticut, kicking off at 10 AM. Participants can choose to join the in-person 5K run/walk or opt for a virtual experience, making it easy for everyone to get involved, whether at home or on the go.
This year, the event aims to go the extra mile for refugees and immigrants by encouraging participants to create individual or team fundraisers that support vital services such as housing, healthcare, job placement, and education. With over 3,000 newcomers welcomed in 2024, your participation will help continue this important work in 2025. Plus, registrants will receive a stylish long-sleeve or short-sleeve tech shirt to proudly showcase their support! Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and promote community spirit—tag us in your photos and videos, and let’s celebrate together across Connecticut and beyond!
This year, the event aims to go the extra mile for refugees and immigrants by encouraging participants to create individual or team fundraisers that support vital services such as housing, healthcare, job placement, and education. With over 3,000 newcomers welcomed in 2024, your participation will help continue this important work in 2025. Plus, registrants will receive a stylish long-sleeve or short-sleeve tech shirt to proudly showcase their support! Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and promote community spirit—tag us in your photos and videos, and let’s celebrate together across Connecticut and beyond!
Organiser's Description
RUN/WALK IN PERSON: Join us on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9th, for a flat 5K run/walk through New Haven's East Rock neighborhood. RACE STARTS AT 10AM!
VIRTUAL OPTION: If you can't join us in-person, run, walk, or bike a 5k in your neighborhood, on your treadmill, or wherever you like.
GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR REFUGEES: Create an individual or team fundraiser to support IRIS' services to help immigrants with housing, healthcare, job placement, education, and more. We welcomed over 3,000 refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented immigrants in 2024. Sign up to help us welcome more newcomers in 2025!
Registration includes a white long-sleeve tech shirt or black short-sleeve shirt which will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. We want to see you rock your Run for Refugees gear across Connecticut and the country! _TAG US IN YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AND WELL FEATURE YOU ON SOCIAL MEDIA. _
VIRTUAL OPTION: If you can't join us in-person, run, walk, or bike a 5k in your neighborhood, on your treadmill, or wherever you like.
GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR REFUGEES: Create an individual or team fundraiser to support IRIS' services to help immigrants with housing, healthcare, job placement, education, and more. We welcomed over 3,000 refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented immigrants in 2024. Sign up to help us welcome more newcomers in 2025!
Registration includes a white long-sleeve tech shirt or black short-sleeve shirt which will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. We want to see you rock your Run for Refugees gear across Connecticut and the country! _TAG US IN YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AND WELL FEATURE YOU ON SOCIAL MEDIA. _
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