2024 Akron Aruna Run

Race Details

Date: May 4, 2024

Location: Copley Community Park, 3232 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44321

Distance: 5K

• Virtual Run option available - Your local race host will ensure you receive your race swag and packet

Run Day Schedule:

• 7:15 a.m. - Packet pick-up and walk-up registration begins
• 8:30 a.m. - 5K starts

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

***Register by April 8th to guarantee t-shirt and size

• February 8 - March 11th - $35
• March 12th - April 29th- $40
• April 30th - May 4th - $45

Packet Pickup:

• Saturday, May 4th (Run morning): Starting at 7:15 a.m. at Copley Community Park located at 3232 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44321

Awards: The Aruna Sport Duffel, hand-made by Aruna Artisans, will be awarded to the top female finisher, top male finisher, and top fundraiser in addition to a $50 Aruna Shop gift card. The Aruna Sport Duffel will also be awarded to the first female and male finishers under 18. Top finisher awards will be given at the finish line.

This year's Aruna Run swag features a packable backpack -- made in freedom by Aruna Artisans -- and a District Short Sleeve Shirt.

***Register by April 8th to guarantee your shirt and desired 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.

Click here for team building and fundraising FAQs

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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?
Sure are! We love our furry friends.

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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