Run for Ukraines Women Defenders

Saturday, March 22 – Sunday, March 23, 2025 Past event

1:00 PM EDT

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Free · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join us in Philadelphia for the inspiring "Run for Ukraine's Women Defenders" on March 22nd and 23rd, 2025. This remarkable event, held in honor of Ukraine's courageous women warriors, veterans, and volunteers, invites participants to stand in solidarity with those defending their country on the front lines. As part of Women's History Month, this charity run will feature a scenic route starting and finishing at the iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, along the beautiful Kelly Drive.

Registration for this uplifting event is free, but donations are strongly encouraged, with all proceeds supporting "Veteranka," the Ukrainian Women's Veterans Movement. This important initiative works to ensure that women are recognized as equal defenders, leaders, and decision-makers within Ukraine's military and society. Gather your friends, family, and colleagues to join this powerful movement and make a difference in the lives of Ukrainian women veterans. Together, let's run for a cause that truly matters—because their fight is our fight!

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5k/1 mile run/walk "Run for Ukraines Women Defenders"

check mark button Registration is free, but donations are strongly encouraged. hundred points All proceeds from this run will go to Veteranka to support women veterans leadership, advocacy, and reintegration programs.

Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 (1:00 PM EDT)

Free

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Virtual 5k run/walk "Run for Ukraines Women Defenders"
Virtual

check mark button Registration is free, but donations are strongly encouraged. hundred points All proceeds from this run will go to Veteranka to support women veterans leadership, advocacy, and reintegration programs.

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 (1:00 PM EDT)

Free

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Organiser's description

This WOMENS HISTORY MONTH, join us for "RUN FOR UKRAINES WOMEN DEFENDERS"a charity run honoring Ukraines courageous women warriors, veterans, and volunteers who prove that STRENGTH KNOWS NO GENDER.

female sign BY RUNNING WITH US, YOU STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH UKRAINIAN WOMEN DEFENDING THEIR COUNTRY ON THE FRONT LINES AND BEYOND.

All funds raised through registration and donations will support "VETERANKA"THE UKRAINIAN WOMEN'S VETERANS MOVEMENT, working to ensure that women are recognized as equal defenders, leaders, and decision-makers in Ukraines army and society.

EVENT DETAILS:
START & FINISH: Steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
ROUTE: Along Kelly Drive, turning near the General Ulysses S. Grant statue
PARKING: Available at The Oval (in front of the museum) or nearby

PARTICIPATION & DONATIONS:
check mark button REGISTRATION IS FREE, but DONATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
ALL PROCEEDS from this run will go to VETERANKA to support women veterans leadership, advocacy, and reintegration programs.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
check mark JOIN THE RUN to show solidarity.
check mark DONATEevery dollar makes a difference.
check mark INVITE FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COLLEAGUES to join or contribute.

RUN FOR UKRAINES WOMEN DEFENDERS BECAUSE THEIR FIGHT IS OUR FIGHT.

ORGANIZERS: Ukrainian Community in Philadelphia, @in.unity.ua https://www.instagram.com/in.unity.ua
GRAPHICS CREDIT: Yulia Kitkailo

Learn more about "VETERANKA":
https://uwvm.org.ua/en/