2024 Perrysburg Aruna Run

Event Details

Date: August 10, 2024

Location: Woodlands Park 429 E Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH 43551

Distance: 5K

Run Day Schedule:

• 7:00 a.m. - Packet pick-up and walk-up registration begins
• 8:00 a.m. - 5K starts

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

***Register by July 21st to guarantee t-shirt and size

• June 6th - July 8th - $35
• July 9th - August 4th - $40
• August 5th - August 10th - $45

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

• Advance: Thursday, 08/08 from 6-8 p.m. at Second Sole 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
• Advance: Friday, 08/09 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Second Sole 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
• At the race: Saturday at the race beginning at 7:00 a.m.

Parking: Parking is available at Woodlands Park for volunteers only. Participants will park at Grace Church (601 E Boundary St) or Woodland Elementary school (27979 White Rd).

Volunteers: If interested in volunteering please contact Julia Hanley at Jnvilela@yahoo.com

Race Awards:

• 1st place male and female: $50 Aruna gift card, $50 Second Sole gift card, and the artisan made Aruna Sport Duffle
• Top fundraiser: $50 Aruna gift card and the artisan made Aruna Sport Duffle
• 2nd place male and female: $25 Aruna gift card, $40 Second Sole gift card, and the artisan made Aruna Sport Duffle
• 3rd place male and female: $25 Aruna gift card, $20 Second Sole gift card, and the artisan made Aruna Sport Duffle
• Additional raffle prizes will be awarded

Course Map:

***Register by July 21st 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.

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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!

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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