Roots Rock Run 5K
- Date Sun 28th June 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $20.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Roots Rock Run 5K on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia! This inspiring event aims to raise awareness and funds for menstrual equity, addressing the critical issue of period poverty that affects millions of girls worldwide. As you lace up your running shoes for this 5K, you’ll be part of a global movement to support the GrassROOTS Community Foundation’s efforts to provide menstrual supplies and advocate for change.
Whether you choose to run in person at Lloyd Hall or participate virtually from anywhere around the globe, your involvement makes a significant impact. The event encourages participants from the U.S., Jamaica, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, and beyond to unite and make strides towards ending period poverty. Early registration is just $20 until March 31st, and the first 50 registrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt! Plus, the top three winners will earn special GrassROOTS tees, with the first-place in-person winner also receiving two tickets to the Roots Picnic. Don’t miss this chance to run, walk, and support a vital cause while connecting with the global community—mark your calendars and let’s make a difference together!
Whether you choose to run in person at Lloyd Hall or participate virtually from anywhere around the globe, your involvement makes a significant impact. The event encourages participants from the U.S., Jamaica, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, and beyond to unite and make strides towards ending period poverty. Early registration is just $20 until March 31st, and the first 50 registrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt! Plus, the top three winners will earn special GrassROOTS tees, with the first-place in-person winner also receiving two tickets to the Roots Picnic. Don’t miss this chance to run, walk, and support a vital cause while connecting with the global community—mark your calendars and let’s make a difference together!
Organiser's Description
ROOTS, ROCK, RUN 5K
In the USA, nearly 1 in 5 girls miss school during their period, and globally, 2 in 3 girls are also missing out on important learning opportunities.
ROOTS, ROCK, RUN 5K supports the GrassROOTS Community Foundation [https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/]'s global menstrual equity work, where we increase knowledge, provide menstrual supplies, and advocate for legislation to #endperiodpoverty. Your participation helps make this possible, with funds raised supporting this vital cause.
This year's R3 5K offers a hybrid experience, allowing participants from our _GLOBAL MENSTRUAL EQUITY COUNCIL _in the US, Jamaica, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya and beyond to choose between live or virtual races.
Whether you join us in person at Lloyd Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world, your contribution will make a difference.
On _SATURDAY, MAY 31ST,_ between 8:30 am and 12:00 pm, we will collectively run or walk a 5K wherever we are, uniting to combat period poverty.
Proceeds from your registration will directly support our efforts to increase menstrual equity and #endperiodpoverty.
As a token of our appreciation, the top three winners will receive special GRASSROOTS tees, and the first-place in-person winner will also receive two tickets to the Roots Picnic.
Early registration is $20.00 until March 31st, with prices increasing thereafter. The first 50 registrants, whether for the live or virtual race, will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
Join us on Strava to support your training and stay connected with the GRASSROOTS community. For any inquiries, please contact David Coughlin at djcoughlin13@gmail.com or 215-917-5025. Please contact David if you have a group you would like to register in a single transaction.
Let's unite under hashtags #rootsrockrun5K #investingirls #endperiodpoverty and tag @grassrootsfound to spread the word and make a difference together.
[GrassROOTS Community Foundation]
In the USA, nearly 1 in 5 girls miss school during their period, and globally, 2 in 3 girls are also missing out on important learning opportunities.
ROOTS, ROCK, RUN 5K supports the GrassROOTS Community Foundation [https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/]'s global menstrual equity work, where we increase knowledge, provide menstrual supplies, and advocate for legislation to #endperiodpoverty. Your participation helps make this possible, with funds raised supporting this vital cause.
This year's R3 5K offers a hybrid experience, allowing participants from our _GLOBAL MENSTRUAL EQUITY COUNCIL _in the US, Jamaica, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya and beyond to choose between live or virtual races.
Whether you join us in person at Lloyd Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world, your contribution will make a difference.
On _SATURDAY, MAY 31ST,_ between 8:30 am and 12:00 pm, we will collectively run or walk a 5K wherever we are, uniting to combat period poverty.
Proceeds from your registration will directly support our efforts to increase menstrual equity and #endperiodpoverty.
As a token of our appreciation, the top three winners will receive special GRASSROOTS tees, and the first-place in-person winner will also receive two tickets to the Roots Picnic.
Early registration is $20.00 until March 31st, with prices increasing thereafter. The first 50 registrants, whether for the live or virtual race, will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
Join us on Strava to support your training and stay connected with the GRASSROOTS community. For any inquiries, please contact David Coughlin at djcoughlin13@gmail.com or 215-917-5025. Please contact David if you have a group you would like to register in a single transaction.
Let's unite under hashtags #rootsrockrun5K #investingirls #endperiodpoverty and tag @grassrootsfound to spread the word and make a difference together.
[GrassROOTS Community Foundation]
Races
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Virtual 5K
$20.00
OPENS TOMORROWRun your Roots Rock 5K ANYWHERE! You can use the innovative Racejoy App to track your progress or input your result afterwards into runsignup.com. We'll show you how. -
Virtual 1 Mile Walk
$20.00
OPENS TOMORROWRun/Walk your Roots Rock 1 Mile ANYWHERE! You can use the innovative Racejoy App to track your progress or input your result afterwards into runsignup.com. We'll show you how. -
5k Live Event
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 28th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$20.00
OPENS TOMORROW -
1 Mile Walk Live
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 28th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$20.00
OPENS TOMORROW
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