The 7th annual Sozo Children Run for a Reason is planned for Saturday, April 7th 2018. The theme of this event is “Run for a Reason.” 100% of the proceeds raised will be used to support the mission of Sozo Children in Uganda, East Africa.
This race will be a 5K through the heart of Avondale.
It will incorporate thriving 41st street, Avondale Park, food trucks & vendors.
APRIL 7, 2018
8:00 am - Runner Packet Pickup
9:00 am - 5K Begins
10:00 am - Awards
10:30 am - Join us for a special performance by the Sozo Children's Choir and enjoy local food trucks.
OUT OF TOWN? For those who are out-of-town and can't make the event, you can register as an "out-of-towner", map and run your own 5K in your own city on race day. We send you a t-shirt and you post a picture of you running with #myreason to show your reason and support of Sozo Children's work around the globe. |
Event details and schedule
Look out for emails to include instructions on arrival info, course info, and a complete schedule!
Awards featuring Ugandan and local prizes will include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall runner, AND the first place runner in each male and female age category.
**A shoe collection will also take place before and after the Run. The shoes will be used to give relief to the victims of abject suffering and to support micro-business efforts to eradicate poverty in the villages near Sozo Children.