Run Without Borders 5K

Join the movement to help provide urgent life saving medical care to people who need it most by participating in our virtual 5K!

We are the University of Rochester Doctors Without Borders Student Chapter. Our club’s mission is to raise awareness of the value of humanitarian aid, specifically to the field work of Doctors Without Borders (DWB), to educate students about global health issues and the international response to those issues, and to engage the student population in fundraising that supports the work of DWB. With your participation, we will be able to raise awareness for promoting health equity and accessibility worldwide!

Why a 5K?

The purpose of the Run Without Borders challenge is for students to run/walk in solidarity with the thousands of Doctors Without Borders patients worldwide who, unfortunately, must walk long distances to access lifesaving medical treatment. We also want to use this challenge as an opportunity to teach the campus community about the global impact of DWB.

On an international level, DWB provides impartial and immediate emergency aid to marginalized patients in response to conflicts, disasters and epidemics. The organization’s activities around the world include basic health care, surgery, vaccination and treatment of certain illnesses that pose serious public health problems. By participating in the 5K, we hope that students are able to spread awareness regarding the work of DWB in eradicating racial, religious, and gender associated barriers to healthcare.

How do I participate in the 5K?

Sign up is easy! Just register using the link above AND the event link on CCC. After signing up, you can join is for our in-person race day, or choose whether to run, jog, or walk the 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) anytime throughout the month, from anywhere you can (see WHERE section above).

We encourage everyone to take pictures of their Run Without Borders experience and share them on social media to help spread awareness about DWB! Don’t forget to tag us @uofrdoctorswithoutborders!

What do I do after I finish the race?

When the race period starts, you will be emailed instructions for how to submit your time. You can do that by either responding to the email with the correct format, or by using the website link provided.

After the race is over, we will share the total distance our participants have walked in solidarity with DWB patients!

Are there any prizes?

YES!! Anyone who registers and completes the race will be eligible to win a custom race water bottle. Winners will be randomly selected and notified at the end of the race. Prizes will be mailed out (or available for campus pick-up) once the race period has ended.

Thanks to your support, we can help DWB provide medical care to people in need around the world.

Stay Connected with Us!
Email: uofrdoctorswithoutborders@gmail.com
Instagram: @uofrdoctorswithoutborders
Facebook page: UofR Doctors Without Borders
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