YWCA Lancaster Race Against Racism- 5K

Be part of the YWCA Lancaster's 2022 Race Against Racism!

Why We Race

Be part of the biggest and longest consecutively run Race Against Racism in the nation! We know we have far to go on our journey to eliminate racism, but can go if we go together.

Join with your community to name the need, unite with your friends, neighbors and coworkers, and create change. A 5K race cannot end racism but naming the need is vital, and every step we take together makes a difference. We will keep running until injustice is rooted out; institutions are transformed, and the world sees women, girls and people of color the way we do: Equal, Powerful, Unstoppable.

All proceeds from the Race Against Racism will support the Center for Racial and Gender Equity (CRGE) and our community programs of education, training, advocacy and change.

There are three ways to race!

• 5k Race
  • Back in-person at Musser Park, rain or shine! The race you know and love: a certified 5 kilometers/3.1 mile course looping through Lancaster City with timing clocks at the one and two-mile marks.
    
    
• Kids' Fun Run
  • A 100 yard dash for kids through age 12, that kicks off after the 5k race at approximately 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. All children receive a participation ribbon!
    
    
• Self-Guided Historical Race
  • Back by popular demand! Helping local history come alive, the self-guided course will feature a curated Race Against Racism playlist with music and local voices about historic stops along the route to learn and experience Lancaster City’s history in an impactful way.

Registration Fees:

• $30- Adult/Team Registration through April 6
• $35 -Adult/Team Registration through April 29
  • For team additions after 4/24, email: erin@ywcalancaster.org
• $40- Adult Registration on Race Day
• $12*- Youth Registration (14 years or younger) through April 6
• $15*- Youth Registration (14 years or younger) April 7 through April 29
• $20*- Youth on Race Day (14 years or younger)
  • *Scholarships are available for students. To hear more call 717-393-1735.
• $5* Kids' Fun Run

Participate as a Team

Participating in RAR as a team is a great way to connect with your family, friends, community, or colleagues and build camaraderie while collectively taking a stand against racism. Register yourself, form your team, and then start inviting people to join you! Supercharge your support of YWCA Lancaster's Center for Racial and Gender Equity by becoming a Team Fundraiser and challenging your team to raise additional funds!  Awards are given to the largest teams in these categories: Place of Worship, Large Business, Small Business, School Team and Largest Overall Team.
 

Can’t Race with us this Year?

We want to see you on Race Day, but you don't need to run the Race Against Racism to participate and support YWCA's Center for Racial and Gender Equity (CRGE)! Here are a few ways you can help further our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all:

• Sign Up to Volunteer
• Become a Fundraiser: to set up your own personal fundraising page or join a fundraising team. Then get creative! Tell your friends and family why supporting RAR is important to you and ask them to join you!
• Make a Donation
• Become a Corporate Partner