2021 Spokane Aruna Run

Spokane Aruna Run
#RUNforherfreedom

We know there are a lot of local 5Ks to choose from that benefit great causes. So why should you register for the Inaugural Spokane Aruna Run?

• Direct impact. 100% of registration fees and additional donations go towards the Aruna Project's mission of freeing, employing, and empowering victims of human trafficking. Our fundraising goal this year is $5,000 ($4,000 registration fees + $1,000 donations). This money would allow us to bring and sustain freedom to two women over the course of a year. Race expenses are covered by the generosity of local business sponsors.
• Run for Her. You run or walk for an enslaved woman by name - a woman Aruna Project staff personally know by name and are actively working to free. Her name will be on your race bib so you will literally run to help bring her freedom. You will then receive e-mail updates on her freedom journey throughout the year.
• Giveaways crafted in freedom. All giveaway items included in the registration fee are hand-made by our Artisans, freed by funds raised in previous Aruna Runs.
• Artisan story playlist. You will be able to download our new Artisan story running/walking playlist to help empower you to run strong for her.

Together, we can give these brave women bright futures full of love, hope, and joy. Join the fight against human trafficking by registering today.

Event Details

Date: 4/16- 4/18

Location: Virtually in Spokane, Washington

Event: 5K

Giveaway Items: Register by April 4 to be guaranteed these items

• Athletic drawstring backpack (made by Aruna Artisans)
• Universal Gator (made by Aruna Artisans)
• Signature race t-shirt (optional add-on item)
• Custom race bib with enslaved woman's name-you will run for her freedom
• Free Aruna Reshma headband when you refer two people who register for the race

Virtual Race Experience: Due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the race will be a virtual experience. Here is what you can expect:

• Socially-distant packet pick-up: You will be able to pick-up your giveaway items on Gonzaga University's campus. See below for details.
• ASICS RunKeeper App: The virtual race will be conducted via the ASICS RunKeeper app to ensure validity of results. Details to be sent via e-mail.
• Campus Course Option: An optional 5K course on Gonzaga's campus is available. Yard signs will mark the start, finish, and miles 1-3.
• Run for Her Race Bib: Your race packet will include an Aruna bib with the name of the woman you are running for printed on it.
• Artisan Story Playlist: In early April, we will release our new Artisan Story Inspired Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Download and listen to it while you run!

Registration Fee:

• $30 (3/1-3/26)
• $35 (3/27-4/10)
• $40 (4/11-4/14)

Registration Deadline: Register online until 4/15 at 12:30 pm PST.

Local Packet Pick-up: A socially distant packet pick-up will be held outside the John J. Hemmingson Center (702 E Desmet Ave., Spokane, WA 99202) at Gonzaga University on 4/14/21 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. PDT and 4/15/21 from 11:00-1:00 p.m. PDT. You will receive your athletic drawstring backpack, universal gator, race t-shirt (if purchased), and race bib.

Optional Campus Course Map: Click here to download

Race Director: The Spokane Aruna Run is put on by volunteer race host Isabel Zimmerman and her team. Contact Isabel at izimmerman@zagmail.gonzaga.edu.

Refund Policy: No refunds.

Giveaway Items

Download Run/Walk Playlist

Just released, our new Artisan-Story Inspired Run/Walk Playlist links together the story of the enslaved women whose freedom you will run and walk for at the race with the freedom stories of our Artisans, who are employed in our Freedom Business thanks to funds raised in previous Aruna Runs. The songs of female artists featured on the playlist reflect the Artisans’ transformation from powerless and hopeless to strong, independent, and empowered women.

Check it out!

• Download playlist from Spotify
• Download playlist from Apple Music