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Race Against Misogyny & Sexism (RAMS VII) 5K / 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat July 13, 2013 Arlington , TX 76006 US Directions

Events

5K

8:00AM CDT

1M

9:00AM CDT

Place

Elm Grove Pavilion, River Legacy Parks (near N. Cooper & NW Green Oaks Blvd intersection), 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington , TX US 76006

Description

A fun & competitive race in beautiful River Legacy Parks in north Arlington. The course -- relatively flat/fast, mostly tree-shaded. Participants can have fun running, walking, strolling… Net race proceeds to SafeHaven of Tarrant County. Donated  toiletries and personal health care items for SafeHaven. For more info, call 817-265-4578 or e-mail jephaa@yahoo.com.

Add’l….

5K @ 8:00 AM;  1M @ 9:00 AM

Our racing mission continues to be to produce affordable, hedonistically fun & athletically competitive races, that are technically sound (correctly-measured courses with minimum turns and visible distance – mile or Km – markers),  that also benefit some charity(-ies) with a populist & gender parity focus – for the average runner/walker (including the novices) and also for the seasoned, serious racer****.

Everyday there continue to be distressing stories from around the world, and even in our own backyard, of female marginalization and profound suffering. To wit: Women and girls as young as 10 are being atrociously abused and raped at will by grown men, sometimes by young boys encouraged by the grown men.11-year old girls are being forced to marry men as old as 80 years old. Many die giving birth. Atrocities galore! Women are ridiculed and denigrated for daring to seek the highest offices in the body politic or in some organized religious bodies. Women are asked to shut up – incredibly with the acquiescence of the highest Court in the land – when they seek parity in pay & treatment in the workplace. The list goes on and on……

 

And so in the last few years we’ve added to the mix of road races we organize some that benefit  organizations which strive to empower women and girls here and abroad. Organizations which motivate, encourage and prepare females to achieve, unencumbered by sexist boundaries and taboos – to become scholars & scientists, professionals, clergypersons & priests, artists, athletes, servicepersons, business people and owners, skilled craft persons…what have you…to control their bodies and their reproductive rights… to pursue a life of adventure or of leisure of their own volition…to become anything they aspire to be, as God calls them and gives them strength & wisdom. Call this new focus a reawakened activist feminism & womanism.  And so it goes……

 

In that vein then comes our seventh presentation of the Race Against Misogyny & Sexism (RAMS VII) 5K / 1 Mile Run/Walk on July 13th. Another statement race on the heels of the Peaceful Tomorrows with Our Troops & Vets 5K/1M in May….

 

Net proceeds will provide some funds  to an organization which addresses the consequences of this attitude – of pervasive misogyny & sexism -- and which  strive to empower women and girls: SafeHaven of Tarrant County“with a mission to end family violence through safety, support, prevention and social change”.

 

The Status Quo Must Go!

 

Jul 13 8:00 AM     Race Against Misogyny & Sexism (RAMS VII) 5K / 1 Mile Run/Walk

                           River Legacy Parks, Arlington, TX 76006  

                           817-265-4578 / www.runningintheusa.com/jeph

                           Benefits SafeHaven of Tarrant County.

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Awards

Awards in the 5K will be given to 1st Overall male and female finishers, 1st Masters male and female finishers. Top 3 finishers in the following age/gender groups also will be awarded: 6 & Under, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 & Over.  All 1 Mile finishers will receive participation ribbons.

Beneficiary

Net proceeds will be given to SafeHaven of Tarrant County “with a mission to end family violence through safety, support, prevention and social change”. The donated toiletries and personal health care items will go to SafeHaven.

[ [www.safehaventc.org]

City

Arlington, TX 76006

Directions, etc.:

This is a fun & competitive race in beautiful River Legacy Parks in north Arlington. The course is flat & fast, and is mostly tree-shaded. DIRECTIONS FROM DALLAS, FORT WORTH, etc. Exit onto N. Cooper off I-30 in Arlington and go north. Turn Left at the intersection of Cooper & Green Oaks. Turn Right at the very next intersection/light and go into the Park. Continue on the park entrance road. Turn Left at the first road on the left. Continue on that road until you see the race activity.

History

This will be the seventh edition of this race. Complete results from last year – and this year’s -- can be found on the Web at www.runningintheusa.com and other sites.

Offline Fees

Mail-in fees are $15 (5K) OR $5 (1 Mile)  if mailed by 7/9/13 (Forms may be obtained by e-mail from jephaa@yahoo.com or http://www.runningintheusa.com/jeph on the Web). Walk-in fees (through 7/12) are $15 (5K) OR $5 (1 Mile) at The RUNNER, 3535 W. Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington TX 76013 (817-461-2281). Race day fees - $20 (5K) OR $5 (1 Mile). Plus school supplies or toiletries and personal health care items on race day. NO T-SHIRTS! But a small, scholarly memento.

Purpose

1. Offers unvarnished racing fun & competition. 2. Highlights a state of pervasive misogyny and sexism. 3. Provides some funds to an organization which addresses the consequences of this attitude and which works to empower women and girls.

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