2024 Dalton Aruna Run

Race Details

Date: June 22, 2024

Location: Living Water Church 200 Kurzen Rd N, Dalton, OH 44618

Event: 5K, 10K, Kids Free Fun Run

Start Times:

• Packet pick-up and walk-up registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
• 8:30 a.m. - 5k &10k
• 9:30 a.m. - Kids Fun Run (for ages 5 and under) - FREE

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

5K Pricing - Short Sleeve T-shirt

• March 22nd - April 21st - $35
• April 22nd - June 17th - $40
• June 18th - June 22nd - $45

10K Pricing - Long Sleeve T-shirt

• March 22nd - April 21st - $45
• April 22nd - June 17th - $50
• June 18th - June 22nd - $55
  

Parking: Living Water Church

Race Courses:

• 5K - The Start line will be in Living Water Church drive, turn left on Kurzen Rd, turn left on Bair Rd (continue past Pres Vannes Drive) for approximately 1.2 miles turn around at the cone and head back the same way and return to the finish line at church driveway.
• 10K - info coming soon

Registration Deadline: Register online through June 22nd. In-person registration is available starting at 7:30 AM race morning.

Packet Pickup: There are two opportunities to pick up your race packet.

• Advance: 6-8pm June 21st at Living Water Church
• At the race: Saturday at the race beginning at 7:30a.m.

Make your packet pickup experience smoother by having your event confirmation QR code available! The QR code can be found in the email titled "2024 Dalton Aruna Run -- Event Confirmation" you received from Race Roster upon registering for the run. Show the run check-in staff your code on your phone or on a print-out.

Parking: Ample free parking is available in the Living Water Church parking lot

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 gift card to the Aruna Shop. Additional prizes for age brackets - more details coming soon!

Team Building & Fundraising Prizes: Aruna gift cards earned for building a team and/or fundraising will be emailed directly to recipients the week following the event.

Aruna Run Contacts:

• Local Race Host - Jeff Rettig, rettigjeff@gmail.com
• Aruna Coordinator - Nancy Bartolec, nbartolec@arunaproject.com

5K Swag

10K Swag

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

***Register by June 4th 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!

Click here for more runner testimonials

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

Click here for inspirational photos and videos to share

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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