Happy Global Running Day!
Hello Rising Hearts community,
HAPPY GLOBAL RUNNING DAY! A global celebration and recognition of why we run, the heart work that goes into it, and an opportunity to do what we enjoy or try for the first time!
Get outside, connect with the lands!
Today, make some time for yourself, to get outside, take a deep breathe, and just be part of the outdoors. Connect your feet with the lands. Ask a friend or family member to join. Bring your furbabies if you have to! Go for a walk. Go for a run. If you’ve never run before, and are now inspired to, put one foot in front of the other and move your feet. Jog for 1 minute. Walk for 1 minute. Keep it steady, controlled, and don’t over do it. Join a local run group! Start your own!
We are so grateful to be part of an incredible running / outdoor community of voices, organizers, storytellers and changemakers! It’s so important to us to help create pathways forward where we see ourselves in those spaces, on the roads, on the trails, in the shoes, in the merch, and part of the stories. When we see ourselves truly represented, we resonate with those we see and learn from. We may be inspired by the fast ones, the world record holders, and root for them in their own races, however, we are more inspired by the runners out in our communities running for fun, running for justice, running to heal, running for their health, running for those who can’t, running to challenge themselves, few miles to long miles, on the roads, on the track or on the trails - YOU inspire us.
We put in a lot of work through our Running on Native Lands Initiative, Running With Purpose Athlete Advocates, virtual/in person race / run organizing and through our DEI consultations to help push the running and outdoor industries to improve, because we believe, as humans, we can always do better.
Tag us on your run / walk on Instagram - @rising_hearts!
- Rising Hearts
WEAR THE HEART WORK
Rising Hearts x Bakline Collection
Shop Rising Hearts singlets, Running With Purpose singlets, Earth Day shirts, and more to be added soon!
Wasiw Poster Artwork backpack (limited time only): $50
This landscape painting was inspired by Washoe community recommendations of and marks along the Western States trail, and painted by artist and 2022 WSER finisher, Yatika Starr Fields (Osage, Muscogee, Cherokee).
Raspberry Lemonade Boco hat / limited time only: $25
It’s more than a new flavor with our GU Energy Gel kin - but it’s beautiful artwork made by Yatika Starr Fields and now YOU, can run with it! It’s a commitment to fostering inclusive and accessible outdoor experiences while also acknowledging that the land we’re privileged to enjoy is stolen. If you’re interested in the Raspberry Lemonade gel flavor from GU - please try some! https://guenergy.com/products/energy-gel?variant=41221151457331
If you’re local to Harrisonburg, VA, please join Rising Hearts and the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition for a Global Running Day community 5k!
We will have some goodies to giveaway!
SHOE DONATION:
Join our friends and Right To Run grantee partner, Go The Distance on June 5th for a Global Running Day event! Donate your shoes. GTD supports people in substance abuse treatment centers through running and movement, and supporting over 300 people!
Location: Portland OR
Shoe Drop Off: On Store, 529 NW 23rd Ave, Portland OR 97210
FREEDOM TO RUN BENEFIT FILM SCREENING
Join Freedom to Run and Runners for Justice in Palestine for bringing this event to the community and providing an opportunity to highlight important voices!
Event Details:
Screening at 6pm, on Global Running Day, June 5th, at Making Worlds Bookstore, 210 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA.
+ All proceeds go to @phillymuslimfreedomfund
+ Tickets are available via @freedomtorunfilm on Instagram / Link in Bio
From our friends at the Running Industry Diversity Coalition:
DATE: 6/15
WHERE: Charlotte NC
LOCATION: Charlotte Running Co
”The countdown is on! The Find Your Path: Running Industry Career Summit is happening on June 15th in Charlotte, NC! Celebrate Juneteenth with a run and breakfast, while learning about new career opportunities.
Enjoy a free 5k walk/run and stay to learn about the running industry and the vast career opportunities it offers.
The Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) is excited to partner with Charlotte Running Co. to host this career summit. The event is entirely free with running gifts, giveaways, and networking opportunities. To learn more and register, visit www.runningdiversity.com/find-your-path
#Running4Diversity
RUN FOR RISING HEARTS
2024 RACES YOU CAN SELECT AND FUNDRAISE FOR RISING HEARTS (THERE ARE MORE RACES OUTSIDE OF THE ONES BELOW YOU CAN SELECT):
Orca Half Marathon:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Anacortes/OrcaHalf
When: September 14-15, 2024
Distances: Half Marathon
13.1 Fundraising Commitment: $1,000
Mount Rushmore Half Marathon:
When: September 21, 2024
Time: 6:30am (rolling times)
https://www.vacationraces.com/half-marathons/mount-rushmore/
13.1 Half Marathon Fundraising Commitment: $1,000
Shenandoah Half Marathon:
When: September 14, 2024
Time: 7AM
Start: Luray VA (starts at Lake Arrowhead Park)
End: Hawksbill Recreation Park (Stanley, VA
https://www.vacationraces.com/half-marathons/shenandoah/
13.1 Fundraising Commitment: $1,000
Joshua Tree Half
When: November 2, 2024
Time: 6pm
https://www.vacationraces.com/half-marathons/joshua-tree/
13.1 Fundraising Commitment: $1,000
Lake Powell Half Marathon:
When: October 12th
Time: 8am
https://www.vacationraces.com/half-marathons/lake-powell/
13.1 Fundraising Commitment: $1,000
Javalina 100M and 100k:
When: October 26-27, 2024
Time: 6am and 7am
Where: Fort McDowell AZ
https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/FortMcdowell/JavelinaJundredCharityBib
100M Fundraising Commitment: $3,000
100k Fundraising Commitment: $2,000
NOTE: A few 2025 races are available as well!
WANT TO RACE FOR RISING HEARTS OUTSIDE OF THESE WE HAVE SELECTED?
Not seeing a race you want to run in this list? Check out all of the Wander Project events and choose the “Your Choice” option. They will reach out to learn more about your charity of choice and once you let them know that you’ll be running for Rising Hearts, they will make sure your funds come to support our mission!”
Athletes who want to support Rising Hearts for a race that is not listed, can sign up for any of the events on The Wander Project calendar: https://www.wanderproject.org/event-partners/ and pick 'Your Choice' for charity and then fill out the form to indicate they want to support Rising Hearts: (FAQ page here: https://www.wanderproject.org/athletes/frequently-asked-questions/)