Sign up today to participate in our GLOBAL STRIDES 5K RACE! Participating benefits REACH for Uganda, an Arlington-based non-profit organization. REACH for Uganda is committed to creating healthy, educated, and hope-filled communities in rural eastern Uganda. Our cohesive programs function as building blocks that give both our students and these communities their best chances for sustainable successes.
Through our programs, REACH can be an agent for sustainable transformation. We believe that our dedicated students and these vibrant communities can accomplish amazing things and hope both to inspire and strongly support the brightest vision for their future!
The Global Strides 5K is a five kilometer (3.1 mile) race held on a USTF certified course on Arlington County parkland. The course is a mostly flat, out-and-back route held on the W&OD and Four Mile Run trails. The race will start at 9:00 AM near the south parking area in Bluemont Park, Arlington on Sunday, April 21st, 2024.
A shorter, children’s race will also be held for participants age 10 and under. Chip timing will be provided for participants in the 5K event only.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor for this event, click here! We offer several inexpensive options for corporate sponsorship and a great opportunity to share your business with your community.
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall runners, plus the top master runner (age 50+) and youth
runner (age 15 and under) in each gender. All participants will receive a race T-shirt.
Refreshments will be provided after the race in the nearby Bluemont Park picnic pavilion.
Sponsorships:
Please respond to Rich Viola at ritch@reachforuganda.org or casey@reachforuganda.org by April 9th, 2024 with:
1. Sponsorship Tier Level
Sponsorships may be made through our website OR made via check and mailed:
Checks payable to REACH for Uganda:
REACH for Uganda
PO Box 101383
Arlington, VA 22210
Bluemont Park
329 N Manchester St
Arlington, VA 22205