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Roots Rock Run 5K

Sat June 1, 2024 Philadelphia, PA 19130 US

Events

Virtual 5K

$20 Price increases after March 28, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Virtual 1 Mile Walk

$20 Price increases after March 28, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

5K LIVE EVENT

$20 8:30AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT Price increases after March 28, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

1 Mile Walk Live

$20 8:30AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT Price increases after March 28, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

Virtual Racing (wherever you are) OR In-Person Racing at Lloyd Hall
1 Boathouse Row
Philadelphia, PA US 19130

Description

Roots, Rock, Run 5K

In the USA, nearly 1 in 5 girls miss school during their period, and globally, 2 in 3 girls are also missing out on important learning opportunities.

Roots, Rock, Run 5K supports the GrassROOTS Community Foundation's global menstrual equity work, where we increase knowledge, provide menstrual supplies, and advocate for legislation to #endperiodpoverty. Your participation helps make this possible, with funds raised supporting this vital cause.

This year's R3 5K offers a hybrid experience, allowing participants from our Global Menstrual Equity Council in the US, Jamaica, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya and beyond to choose between live or virtual races. 

Whether you join us in person at Lloyd Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world, your contribution will make a difference.

On Saturday, June 1st, between 8:30 am and 12:00 pm, we will collectively run or walk a 5K wherever we are, uniting to combat period poverty. 

Proceeds from your registration will directly support our efforts to increase menstrual equity and #endperiodpoverty.

As a token of our appreciation, the top three winners will receive special GrassROOTS tees, and the first-place in-person winner will also receive two tickets to the Roots Picnic. 

Early registration is $20.00 until March 31st, with prices increasing thereafter. The first 50 registrants, whether for the live or virtual race, will receive a commemorative t-shirt.

Join us on Strava to support your training and stay connected with the GrassROOTS community. For any inquiries, please contact David Coughlin at djcoughlin13@gmail.com or 215-917-5025.

Let's unite under hashtags #rootsrockrun5K #investingirls #endperiodpoverty and tag @grassrootsfound to spread the word and make a difference together.

GrassROOTS Community Foundation

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GrassROOTS Community Foundation is a public health and social action organization. We invest in our community members’ collective well-being so that they can use their healthy energy to transform themselves, their families and communities. We fund, support, develop and scale community health and wellness programs for women and girls, particularly those who are impoverished. We also advocate for policies and practices that reduce disparities and foster equity.

Sociologist Dr. Janice Johnson Dias and Grammy-award winning MC Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots co-founded GrassROOTS.

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