Rooted in Motion: Virtual Race for 7 Directions of Service
Thursday, May 14 – Friday, July 3, 2026
Past event
Mebane, North Carolina
$32.80 · 1 race
5 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant "Rooted in Motion: Virtual Race for 7 Directions of Service," taking place from May 14 to July 3, 2026, in Mebane, Alamance. This uplifting virtual movement challenge invites participants to engage in a variety of activities—walk, bike, hike, paddle, dance, or roll—while making a significant impact in the fight against harmful fossil fuel infrastructure.
By taking part in this inclusive and family-friendly event, you’ll be supporting Indigenous-led initiatives aimed at protecting clean water and advocating for environmental justice. Each mile moved raises awareness about crucial issues such as the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project and the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate extension. Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to connect with their community and the Earth while competing for fun awards, including Top Fundraiser and Most Unique Route.
Together, let's move with purpose for clean water, Indigenous sovereignty, and a sustainable future. Your involvement not only strengthens community resilience but also champions the rights of nature. Sign up today and help us create a ripple effect of positive change!
By taking part in this inclusive and family-friendly event, you’ll be supporting Indigenous-led initiatives aimed at protecting clean water and advocating for environmental justice. Each mile moved raises awareness about crucial issues such as the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project and the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate extension. Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to connect with their community and the Earth while competing for fun awards, including Top Fundraiser and Most Unique Route.
Together, let's move with purpose for clean water, Indigenous sovereignty, and a sustainable future. Your involvement not only strengthens community resilience but also champions the rights of nature. Sign up today and help us create a ripple effect of positive change!
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Rooted in Motion
VirtualIncl. $2.80 Fee & Medal
What Funds Support: Grassroots Organizing in North Carolina, Indigenous youth leadership programs, Environmental justice organizing, YESA Farm educational programming, Traditional ecological knowledge education, Cultural revitalization and healing initiatives, Community mutual aid and outreach,
Entries closedThursday, May 14, 2026
$32.80
Organiser's description
Dear Friends, Supporters, and Community,
We invite you to join Rooted in Motion a virtual movement challenge supporting Indigenous-led efforts to stop the expansion of dangerous fossil fuel infrastructure projects, including the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) and the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) Southgate extension.
Across North Carolina and the Southeast, communities are facing increasing threats from fracked gas pipelines that endanger rivers, wetlands, family lands, sacred sites, wildlife habitat, and public health. Indigenous communities, rural residents, farmers, and frontline families continue organizing to protect clean water, defend cultural resources, and resist environmental injustice.
By participating in Rooted in Motion, you are helping support community organizing, water protection efforts, Indigenous leadership, environmental justice advocacy, and land-based healing work led by 7 Directions of Service.
Participate from anywhere, at your own pace, and in whatever way movement is accessible to you:
Walk
Bike
Hike
Paddle
Dance
wheelchair symbol Roll
or move in any meaningful way that connects you to the community and the Earth.
Your participation helps raise awareness about:
sparkles The impacts of SSEP and MVP Southgate
sparkles Water and river protection
sparkles Indigenous rights and sovereignty
sparkles Rights of Nature advocacy
sparkles Climate and environmental justice
sparkles Community healing and resilience
This event is family-friendly, inclusive, and open to all ages and ability levels.
Theres more than one way to participate and more than one way to be recognized! Categories include:
Top Fundraiser
Most Miles Completed
Best Photo or Social Media Post
red heart Community Spirit Award
Youth Leadership Award
Most Unique Route or Adventure
Best Family Participation
Team Participation Award
Most importantly, every mile moved helps strengthen the movement to protect our communities, rivers, and future generations from unnecessary fossil fuel expansion.
Move with purpose.
Move for clean water.
Move for Indigenous sovereignty.
Move to stop SSEP and MVP.
Bilahuk (thank you) for standing with us
We invite you to join Rooted in Motion a virtual movement challenge supporting Indigenous-led efforts to stop the expansion of dangerous fossil fuel infrastructure projects, including the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) and the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) Southgate extension.
Across North Carolina and the Southeast, communities are facing increasing threats from fracked gas pipelines that endanger rivers, wetlands, family lands, sacred sites, wildlife habitat, and public health. Indigenous communities, rural residents, farmers, and frontline families continue organizing to protect clean water, defend cultural resources, and resist environmental injustice.
By participating in Rooted in Motion, you are helping support community organizing, water protection efforts, Indigenous leadership, environmental justice advocacy, and land-based healing work led by 7 Directions of Service.
Participate from anywhere, at your own pace, and in whatever way movement is accessible to you:
Walk
Bike
Hike
Paddle
Dance
wheelchair symbol Roll
or move in any meaningful way that connects you to the community and the Earth.
Your participation helps raise awareness about:
sparkles The impacts of SSEP and MVP Southgate
sparkles Water and river protection
sparkles Indigenous rights and sovereignty
sparkles Rights of Nature advocacy
sparkles Climate and environmental justice
sparkles Community healing and resilience
This event is family-friendly, inclusive, and open to all ages and ability levels.
Theres more than one way to participate and more than one way to be recognized! Categories include:
Top Fundraiser
Most Miles Completed
Best Photo or Social Media Post
red heart Community Spirit Award
Youth Leadership Award
Most Unique Route or Adventure
Best Family Participation
Team Participation Award
Most importantly, every mile moved helps strengthen the movement to protect our communities, rivers, and future generations from unnecessary fossil fuel expansion.
Move with purpose.
Move for clean water.
Move for Indigenous sovereignty.
Move to stop SSEP and MVP.
Bilahuk (thank you) for standing with us
Location
PO BOX 1134, Mebane, 27302, NC, United States
Rooted in Motion: Virtual Race for 7 Directions of Service
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