2026 Race Against Racism

2026 Race Against Racism Race Information

<h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 250 , 70 , 22 )"></span><span style="color:rgb( 250 , 70 , 22 )">Why Race?</span></strong></h3> <p>This isn’t just a 5K; it’s a statement. Every stride, every voice, every united effort sends a powerful message: we will not stop until racism is dismantled, institutions are transformed, and every person—especially women, girls, and people of color—is celebrated as Equal. Powerful. Unstoppable.<br />Every dollar raised supports YWCA Lancaster&#39;s <a href="https://ywcalancaster.org/crge" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Center for Racial and Gender Equity</a> (CRGE) and YWCA Lancaster’s essential education, training, advocacy, and community transformation programs.</p> <p>Don’t just watch history happen—be part of it. <strong>Register now and take your first step toward a better future!</strong></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 250 , 70 , 22 )"><b>Race Against Racism is </b><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 250 , 70 , 22 )">held on Saturday, Apri</span><span style="color:rgb( 250 , 70 , 22 )">l 25, </span></strong></span><strong><span style="color:rgb( 250 , 70 , 22 )">rain or shine</span></strong></span><strong>.  </strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Vi</span></span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">sit</span> our <a href="https://www.givesignup.org/Race/YWCALancasterRaceAgainstRacism/Page/info" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Participant Information Page</a> for more detailed information on the event. </p> <ul><li style="line-height:1">Registration Opens January 1, 2026</li><li style="line-height:1">Early Bird Registration Ends April 5, 2026</li><li style="line-height:1">Deadline for Teams is April 5, 2026</li></ul> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 250 , 70 , 22 )"><b>Race Day Schedule:</b></span></h5> <p>7:00 AM Day of Registration &amp; Day Of Packet Pickup<br />8:00 AM Gather in Musser Park for announcements, instructions, &amp; the race start<br />8:30 AM 200 Yard Kid’s Fun Run <br />9:00 AM 5K Race Start<br />10:05 AM approximately- Awards will be announced from the Portico in Musser Park as results come in. </p> <h5><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b></b></span><span style="color:#e03e2d"></span><br /> <span style="color:rgb( 250 , 70 , 22 )"><strong>Want to help make the Race happen?</strong></span></h5> <p>Contact Stacie Blake at <a href="mailto:sblake&#64;ywcalancaster.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sblake&#64;ywcalancaster.org</a>  727.215.8318.</p>