Rising Hearts Running for Justice Half Marathon
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Rising Hearts Running for Justice Half Marathon
Rising Hearts Running for Justice is organized as a set of race distances and virtual events centered on awareness and fundraising for missing and murdered Indigenous relatives and related advocacy. The event date is listed as May 1, 2027. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon
The event supports both in-person and virtual participation. Virtual participants may upload times and photos between May 1 and May 10. Past editions have included in-person 5K run and walk options. Registration is not yet open and is scheduled to open before the event.
The campaign has a fundraising goal of $10,000 for community support and related programs. Past editions reported substantial fundraising and donations: 2021 fundraising exceeded $75,000 with donations to multiple organizations and families; 2022 donations totaled just over $21,000 to several organizations; 2023 fundraising amounted to $18,000. Specific past donations included amounts directed to national and regional Indigenous organizations and multiple smaller donations to families, advocates, and survivors.
Event activities and merchandise options noted by the organizer include team registration, sticker purchases, sponsored entries or donations, and event shirts available through the organizing group. The event emphasizes community solidarity, wearing red as a visible sign of support, and supporting advocacy and healing efforts related to this issue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
