Events
Description
When The March for Movement Virtual race was created in 2020, it began as a way to bring everyone together and bring attention to the tragic events that took place that summer that launched countrywide protests for the Black Lives Matter Movement. Many were overwhelmed and outraged by the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Botham Shem Jean and countless others. These tragedies bring to the forefront the fears and injustices that Black Americans have faced every day for generations. As the years have gone by, we have seen some victories but continue to see Black lives senselessly lost in the United States.
Black Americans have long suffered injustices in the United States such as slavery, Jim Crow laws, gentrification, war on drugs, housing discrimination and police brutality to name a few and it is high time we see some actionable change for the black community. This virtual race continues to be a way do something actionable to help Black Americans and I, as a Black woman am committed to creating a fun event that gets us all up and moving while also supporting organizations that are dedicated to influencing institutional change for the Black community. This event brings together several awesome organizations that are making a huge impact to support the Black Lives Matter movement by narrowing the economic gap between races, holding police across the nation accountable for their actions, and supporting those who are protesting for change.
Can I Walk my Race? YES!
Can I Run my Race? YES!
Can I March my Race? YES!
Can I remain silent? ABSOLUTELY NOT because Silence is Violence!
#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Registration Includes:
- T-Shirt (These shirts are unisex sizing, and an adult small is the smallest size available due to global pandemic) or upgrade to the red hoodie.
- Digital Race Bib -
- Finisher Medal
- Results Posted Online
- Access to a Facebook page to post race pictures
TO JOIN:
- Register for the race of your choice
- Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) 10k, or the 100 mile challenge! Run or walk any time and location that you choose... while observing proper social distancing of course! And as always, don't forget to mask up to protect you and your community.
- Submit your results online (top right hand corner of the registration page under RESULTS)
- Post your pics on our Facebook page - there will be a thread pinned to the top of the page for you to post your awesome pictures (optional)
Items will start shipping out on 2/26/24!
Race Swag
All Participants Receive:
Official Race T-Shirt
Customized Digital Race Bib
Finisher Medal
Results Posted Online
Optional UPGRADE for $5 (Will receive the tech hoodie instead of the t-shirt)
Charities and Organizations
This race brings together several awesome organizations that are making a huge impact to support the Black Lives Matter movement by narrowing the economic gap between races, holding police across the nation accountable for their actions, and supporting those who are protesting for change.(CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL LIST)
We are happy to add charity/organization partners, so if your group is doing amazing things and would like to be involved, use the contact bar below to inquire about getting involved in this event!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a very important topic and we have received a ton of interest and questions about the event! Thank you for your awareness and your support! Some frequently asked questions are below, but please don't hesitate to click the "Questions?" button below to ask a question directly. If it's a good one we'll add it to this page!
Where does the money go? We are partnering with several organizations (click here). We're updating this list as more groups get involved but please contact us using the "questions" button below if you are part of a group that's doing good things and positively moving the dial for #BlackLivesMatter. All donations will go directly to the charities/organizations listed as well as a portion of the profit.
How does this event support the movement? We believe that joining together in a healthy and fun event and promoting the positive swag and apparel for participants drives communication and exposure to the cause. The charities and organizations partnering together to deliver this event support the Black Lives Matter movement by narrowing the racial gap through charitable initiatives aimed to support black lives and communities. We are actively recruiting organizations that are leaders in the BLM movement. We invite you to check back here as we grow our number of partners.
When do packets ship? Shipping will being on a rolling basis on February 22nd. Once your items are received and scanned by the USPS, you will receive an email with your USPS tracking number. Please also be aware that each individual will receive their own separate race packet.
Additional Reading! Excited to help out and learn more about Black history? Suggested reading is provider below!!
- https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/george-floyd-america-racial-inequality (Article)
- https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/us-race-economy-education-inequality (Article)
- “White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide” (2016) by Carol Anderson (Book)
- “When Police Kill” (2017) by Franklin E. Zimring (Book)
- "Crossing the Danger Water: Three Hundred Years of African-American Writing" (1993) edited by Deirdre Mullane (Book)
- "Race Matters: (1993) by Cornel West (Book)
How Else Can I Help? It is vital that citizens use their voices to contact their government representatives as much as possible while they are in office. Don't know how to contact your elected officials? Start here: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
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