Disclaimer: I’m taking part in the World Refugee Day 5k as part of being a BibRave Pro in conjunction with our good friends at Soul Focus. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews!
June 20th is World Refugee Day and I’m joining with a bunch of pals for the virtual World Refugee Day 5k. The funds raised during this effort will support refugees through the American Refugees Committee.
For those who haven’t taken part in a virtual races before, the way it works is pretty simple.
Virtual Run How-To
ONE – Register! Registration for the World Refugee Day 5k has been open since May 20th and will remain open through this Thursday, June 20th. As a little something extra, code BR5 will get you $5 OFF registration.
TWO – Print out your commerative WRD5K race bib!
THREE – Get social with it! Run the 5k distance. This can be with a group, solo, with your pup, with your cat, whomever wants to go the distance with you and raise awareness and funds for the World Refugee Day 5k.
After you run, share on your social accounts using the hashtags #WorldRefugeeDay5k #WRD5k and tagging @worldrefugeeday_5k on Instagram. I can tell you from experience that they are very interactive with their runners and love seeing what everyone’s experiences!
FOUR – Wear your swag with PRIDE! After Thursday, June 20th, World Refugee Day 5k BOCO Gears hats will be sent to all participants. BOCO Gear are my #1 hats to run in and I can’t wait to get mine!
It’s an amazing way to take part in a global event and be a part of a movement, from home. While I would LOVE to travel to Uganda to be there in person, that’s just not in the cards for me (this year, at least).
However, I will be there in spirit and I’m very pumped to run virtually along side of everyone!
Want to join in the fun? It’s not too late, this virtual run is open for 4 more days. Hop on over to the registration page and get moving! Lots of the BibRave Pros and I will be out there and running our 5ks on June 20th but you don’t have to wait until Thursday – that’s the beauty of a virtual run!
Who else is running?
Becky
Ken
Brenda
Stephanie
Lissa
Kim
Juan
Road trip to Uganda?!! I’m in! 😉 (I wish.) I’m so honored to be running this with you—and to support this amazing cause! I think some people might be intimidated by a virtual race option, so I really love your how-to format! Excellent idea!
I genuinely just LOLed – road trip to Uganda… (next year!). I’ll fire up the ol’ submarine! 😉
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I’m in!
Oh my gosh, YAY!!! Do you want to meet up to walk it?
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