2024 Columbus Aruna Run

*** Register by July 1st to guarantee t-shirt and size

Event Details

Date: July 27, 2024

Location: LeaveAMark Church, 4818 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

Distance: 5K & 1-Mile

Run Day Schedule:

• 7:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and walk-up registration begins
• 9:00 a.m. - 5K & 1-Mile starts

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

***Register by July 1st to guarantee t-shirt and size

• May 5-June 5 - $35
• June 6-July 20 - $40
• July 21-July 27 - $45

Packet Pickup: There are two opportunities to pick up your race bib and swag items:

• Advance: Wednesday, July 24, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. @ Fleet Feet Columbus (1344 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221)
• At the run: Saturday, July 27, beginning at 7:30 a.m. @ LeaveAMark Church (4818 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207)

Parking: Ample parking is available at the church

Post-run party:

• Enjoy a variety of food, all donated by local businesses, after crossing the finish line:
  • A hot slice of Flyers' PIzza
  • A shake or wrap from Shake, Wrap, & Roll food truck
  • Pick'em Up Joe Coffee
  • Bananas
  • Granola bars
• Quench your thirst with water donated by Ohio Citrus Juice
• Make it a family outing and enjoy the church playground

Awards:

• Top female and male finisher will receive an Aruna Journey Bag and a $50 Aruna Shop gift card. Top finisher awards will be given at the finish line.
• The top fundraiser will receive an Aruna Journey Bag, a $50 Aruna Shop gift card, and a Raising Cane's Gift Basket
• The team captain who builds the biggest team will receive a gift tin from Kilwins Chocolates on N High Street

Course Map:

***Register by July 1st to guarantee t-shirt and size

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 trafficked women. So grab some friends, lace up your shoes, and let's run together for her freedom!

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Build Your Team
Registering as a team captain and building a team is one of the most powerful ways you can support the cause as 100% of registration fees go to free, employ, and empower trafficked women. For every TEN people who join your team, you'll receive a $25 Aruna gift card! Gift cards will be emailed the week after the run and can be redeemed online at www.arunaproject.com.

Fundraise Together
You can take your team's impact to the next level by committing to individual fundraising goals. Individual fundraising pages are automatically created for you when you register for the run in Race Roster. You can then share donation links with family and friends via social media, e-mail, and text message.

For every $250 you individually raise, you will earn a $25 Aruna gift card! Gift cards will be emailed the week after the run and can be redeemed online at www.arunaproject.com.

Change Lives
From helping women at our Training Centers to sustaining freedom to the Artisans employed in our Freedom Business, the money you raise creates real lasting change in the lives of the women we serve.

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Are walkers welcome?
Of course! Whether walking or running, we are all out there for the same goal -- to raise funds to help bring freedom to the sexually enslaved.

Are dogs welcome?
As much as we love our furry, four-legged friends, they are not allowed to participate in the race. However, they are welcome to cheer on the sidelines along the course.

Can I push a stroller?
Yes! You are welcome to push a stroller in the race. We just ask that you start towards the back to ensure the safety of all participants. A child being pushed in a stroller does not need to be registered for the race.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Nope! As long you can cover the distance, we welcome all ages to participate.

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