The Fourth Annual UR Run Against Racism
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Utica, New York
Free · 3 races
1km, 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, June 17, 2023, for the Fourth Annual UR Run Against Racism at Kemble Park in Utica, Oneida! This vibrant community event is not only a celebration of Juneteenth but also a powerful statement against racism and injustice. Participants can choose to take part in a 5K run/walk, a fun kids' run, or even opt for a virtual participation option if they can't attend in person.
Registration kicks off at 8:00 AM, where you'll meet by the colorful mural to grab your complimentary event shirt—available for the first 100 attendees and all kids participating! As you navigate the specially designed route through the heart of Utica, discover the rich history and stories that shape our community. This free event encourages education, relationship-building, and open dialogue, inviting everyone to share their experiences and reflections on our Facebook event page. Lace up your sneakers and join us for a day of unity, learning, and fun as we run against racism together!
Registration kicks off at 8:00 AM, where you'll meet by the colorful mural to grab your complimentary event shirt—available for the first 100 attendees and all kids participating! As you navigate the specially designed route through the heart of Utica, discover the rich history and stories that shape our community. This free event encourages education, relationship-building, and open dialogue, inviting everyone to share their experiences and reflections on our Facebook event page. Lace up your sneakers and join us for a day of unity, learning, and fun as we run against racism together!
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Races
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The Utica Roadrunners Run Against Racism
T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
Free
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The Fourth Annual Run Against Racism Kids Run
T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
Free
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The Fourth Annual Run Against Racism Virtual Option
VirtualT-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
Runners and Walkers:
Join us for Fourth Annual Run Against Racism at Kemble Park in Utica. Meet by the mural to register and pick up your shirt. Registration begins at 8:00am.
THIS EVENT IS PART OF UTICA'S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION. WE WILL HAVE A 5K RUN/WALK AND A KIDS' RUN AS WELL! IN ADDITION WE WILL HAVE A VIRTUAL OPTION FOR PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE WHO CANNOT ATTEND THE LIVE EVENT!
Education, relationship building, openness and exploration of the communities around us can lead to understanding and to combat racism. The Utica Roadrunners have created a route throughout the heart of Utica for members and friends to run/walk at their leisure as a way to jointly take a stand against racism and injustice. Along the route, participants will learn about different places, people and events that celebrate the rich history of our great city!
Throughout the duration of the event, participants are encouraged to take and post photos and thoughts on what they have seen and learned along the route to our Facebook event page.
The event is FREE, but if you are so moved to do so, donations raised will help support those businesses. Our first 100 participants for our LIVE event get a FREE shirt! Yes, you heard right-FREE! All kids participating also get a FREE shirt as well! You may only pick your shirt up on the day of the event at Kemble Park.
Join us for Fourth Annual Run Against Racism at Kemble Park in Utica. Meet by the mural to register and pick up your shirt. Registration begins at 8:00am.
THIS EVENT IS PART OF UTICA'S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION. WE WILL HAVE A 5K RUN/WALK AND A KIDS' RUN AS WELL! IN ADDITION WE WILL HAVE A VIRTUAL OPTION FOR PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE WHO CANNOT ATTEND THE LIVE EVENT!
Education, relationship building, openness and exploration of the communities around us can lead to understanding and to combat racism. The Utica Roadrunners have created a route throughout the heart of Utica for members and friends to run/walk at their leisure as a way to jointly take a stand against racism and injustice. Along the route, participants will learn about different places, people and events that celebrate the rich history of our great city!
Throughout the duration of the event, participants are encouraged to take and post photos and thoughts on what they have seen and learned along the route to our Facebook event page.
The event is FREE, but if you are so moved to do so, donations raised will help support those businesses. Our first 100 participants for our LIVE event get a FREE shirt! Yes, you heard right-FREE! All kids participating also get a FREE shirt as well! You may only pick your shirt up on the day of the event at Kemble Park.
Location
Kemble Park, Utica, 13504, NY, United States
The Fourth Annual UR Run Against Racism
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