Diaspora Run: Utah Capitol Lawn Takeover

Diaspora Run: Utah Capitol Lawn Takeover Race Information

<p>Join Why Are You Running, a Utah nonprofit, for a first of its kind 2 mile fun run celebrating Utah’s diaspora community.</p> <p>For the past three years, Why Are You Running has used movement to bring people together. Our founder’s goal is simple: help more people from the diaspora fall in love with running, get outside, and explore everything Utah has to offer.</p> <p>We’ll meet at the Utah State Capitol, walk together to the starting point, then follow a music truck for a 2 mile fun run back to the Capitol. Afterward, bring a blanket and stay for an Afrobeats picnic and listening party on the Capitol lawn.</p> <p>Proceeds help Why Are You Running provide free and low cost running, outdoor, and community experiences for refugee, immigrant, and underserved families in Utah.</p> <p><strong>Agenda</strong></p> <p>9:00 AM Arrival and Check In<br />Meet at the Capitol lawn and get settled.</p> <p>9:30 AM Welcome and Walk to Start<br />Quick welcome, then walk together to the starting point.</p> <p>10:00 AM 2 Mile Fun Run<br />Run or walk the route with Afrobeats playing.</p> <p>10:45 AM Return to the Capitol<br />Finish the run and head back to the lawn.</p> <p>11:00 AM Picnic and Afrobeats<br />Bring out the blankets, eat, relax, and enjoy the music.</p> <p>1:00 PM Wrap Up<br />Closing music and community sendoff.</p> <p> </p> <p>EIN: 41-3974385<br />Instagram: &#64;whyareyourunningclub</p>