Come to the Race Against Racism on September 17th in Montpelier

Nobody has to run, just show up.  The RAR is for runners, walkers, and rally-goers. Read On…

Get in touch if you are willing to endorse or donate at raceagainstracismvt@gmail.com

 

THE RACE AGAINST RACISM!
September 17th, 2017 at Montpelier High School  – 5 High School Drive Montpelier, VT
5K Race at 11:30
Rally with Speakers and Performance at 12:30


JOIN THE FACEBOOK EVENT (and invite your friends!)
Race registration and more info on the WEBSITE

We have 2 weeks till the RAR. Will you be there?


3 Reasons to Come:

#1 – The Race Against Racism is a unification of Vermonters against discrimination and racism, on the rise in the wake of Charlottesville ans other events. This is an open and welcoming event for anyone in Vermont to come show your solidarity with communities of color and opposition to White Supremacy and Racism.
#2 – The leaders are highschool aged, amazing organizers of color. They are asking you to be there (whether you plan to run or not). Showing up for the young leaders so they know they can make a difference is vital.

“The Race Against Racism was necessary before Charlottesville, but is even more relevant now. Are you willing to stand together and show your support for racial justice and the youth of Vermont?”
– RAR Organizer Hope Petraro, 15 Years Old

#3 – The World is in crisis, and Racism is one of the underlying causes of many social and environmental ills. This is an ideal opportunity to stand together for the world we want to see. If we all go, it will be really big. The more people that stand together, the more power we have.


Come to run at 11:30 or join us for the rally 12:30. The 1st Annual Race Against Racism is a rally and an inclusive community walking and running event.

WALKERS, RUNNERS & WHEELERS (those in wheelchairs or who depend on other forms of transportation): 
Please come to MHS to register between 10 – 11:15. Registrants will get a number and we’ll track their times. If you just want to run without registering and getting a number, go for it! Just hop in with your friends and have a good time!  All donations will be accepted and will go to benefit our partners Migrant Justice, Justice for All, and the MHS Diversity Club.


The event begins with a 5k run/walk and ends with speaking and performances from activists and artists from around Vermont. If you are not a runner but would like to show your support for equality in VT, please join us for the rally.

Registration for the race is $5 for youth and $10 for adults. If you need a waiver of the fee please get in touch with us at raceagainstracismvt@gmail.com
For more information and to register to, visit https://raceagainstracismvt.wordpress.com/.

Please come, please bring friends. 
Thanks so much for your patience and support.

Endorsers include:  Migrant Justice, Justice for All, Green Mountain Self-Advocates, Women’s March on Montpelier, Bread & Puppet Theater, Montpelier Highschool Diversity Club, Montpelier Highschool Club Action, The VT Peace & Justice Center, The Make, Waterbury Congregational Church, Brattleboro Solidarity, The Rutland Area NAACP, and the National Lawyer’s Guild.