Diaspora Run: Utah Capitol Lawn Takeover
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Diaspora Run: Utah Capitol Lawn Takeover
Why Are You Running, a Utah nonprofit, organizes a 2-mile fun run at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on 09/19/2026. Participants meet on the Capitol lawn, walk together to the starting point, then follow a music truck along the route and return to the Capitol lawn. The event highlights Utah’s diaspora community and uses shared movement and music to bring people together.
After the run there is an Afrobeats picnic and listening party on the Capitol lawn; attendees are invited to bring blankets for the picnic. Registration carries a fee of $20. Registration opens 09/03/2026 and closes 09/19/2026. The event location is 350 North State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114.
Proceeds support Why Are You Running’s work to provide free and low cost running, outdoor, and community experiences for refugee, immigrant, and underserved families in Utah. The event combines a short, social run, live music, and an on-site picnic to create a community-focused outdoor gathering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
