Aruna Run for Freedom
Join us on 10/02/2025
(race date estimated)
Aruna Run for Freedom Race Description
Event Details
Date: 10/2/2021
Location: Ohio State University, 337 Annie and John Glen Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
Event: 5K Run/Walk
Race Experience:
- We are planning for a live, in-person race experience
- A virtual race option is also available
- We are closely monitoring the situation with COVID-19. Any changes to the race experience will be announced prior to race day.
Race Swag:
- Athletic drawstring backpack (made by Aruna Artisans)
- Universal gator (made by Aruna Artisans)
- Custom race bib with enslaved woman's name-you will run for her freedom!
- Signature race t-shirt (optional add-on item)
Start Times:
- Packet pick-up and walk-up registration open at 8:00 a.m.
- 5K race starts at 9:00 a.m.
Registration Fee:
- August 1-31: $30 early-bird discount
- September 1-25: $35
- September 26-October 2: $40
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Aruna Run for Freedom Where & When
- Location: 337 Annie and John Glenn Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
- Race Date: 2021/10/02 09:00:00 AM (Saturday)
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Categories:
- 5k
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