2022 Champaign Aruna Run

Champaign Aruna Run
#RUNforherfreedom

Aruna is an international human rights non-profit dedicated to creating lifelong freedom for survivors of human trafficking. The Aruna Run Race Series is the catalyst of the freedom process with 100% of registration fees and additional donations going to help free enslaved women. So grab some friends, lace up your shoes, and let's run together for her freedom!

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

• Direct impact. 100% of registration fees and additional donations go towards the Aruna Project's mission of freeing, employing, and empowering survivors of human trafficking. Our fundraising goal this year is $10,000. 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 we personally know and are actively working to free. You'll select her name, write on your race bib, and you will literally run to help bring her freedom.
• Race swag crafted in freedom. Race swag items are hand-made by our Artisans, freed, in part, thanks to funds raised in previous Aruna Runs.

Together, we can provide these brave women with the opportunity to create their own bright new futures. Join the fight against human trafficking by registering today.

Event Details

Date: September 24, 2022

Location: University of Illinois Arboretum 1800 S. Lincoln Ave (corner Florida & Lincoln Ave) Urbana, IL 61820

Events: 5K

Race Experience:

• We are planning for a live, in-person race experience
• Additional donations encouraged

Race Swag (included in registration fee):

• Athletic drawstring backpack (made by Aruna Artisans)
• Finisher medal for all who complete the 5K
• Signature race t-shirt
• Run for Her race bib

Start Times:

• 9:00 a.m. - Packet pick-up and walk-up registration open
• 10:00 a.m. - 5K

Registration Fees: (100% of fee goes to free, employ, and empower women)

• August 5th - August 31st - $30 (Early Bird Pricing)
• September 1st - September 23rd - $35
• Event Day - $40 (In person registration only)

Parking: Parking available at the Arboretum, street parking, and in the College of Veterinary Medicine parking lot.

Registration Deadline: Register online until September 23rd at 11:59 p.m. In-person registration is available starting at 9:00 a.m. race morning.

Race Host: The Champaign Aruna Run is put on by volunteer race host, Keilin Jahnke and her team. Direct all questions to Aruna5kcu@gmail.com

Race Swag

The Athletic Drawstring Backpacks are hand-made by Aruna Artisans, freed and employed in our Freedom Business thanks to funds raised in previous Aruna Runs.