A River of People Creating Resources for Orphans

Washington, DC | Saturday May 4, 2013

Rock Creek Park Picnic Area 24
 

Permission to use this photograph on this website granted by Scott Spagnoli. No other use is permitted.

Thank you for visiting our site and partnering with us. Get ready to be part of an event that will be impacting lives while benefiting orphans and vulnerable children around the world. 

Event Details

There will be a 5K course as well as a 1.2 mile family friendly event for those who want to walk and enjoy the scenery. Both run/walks will be professionally timed for those who want to keep track of their statistics. Water and snacks will be provided to all participants near the finish line. Participants and all attendees are invited to visit the Orphan Expo going on throughout the morning. Map of Rock Creek Park

Runner’s Fundraising

We are asking that each runner/walker commit to raising funds.  Imagine the impact you will make, as all donations will go toward caring for orphaned and vulnerable children across the world.  First comes choosing an organization to partner with, second comes the challenge! Challenge yourself and your teammates to raise more donations than all the other teams. Keep track of your donations through your own fundraising page!  Ready, set, go!

Registration

Registration opens online on January 29 and closes May 2 at 5 p.m.
Park regulations prohibit onsite registration. Registration fees cover event expenses.

5K Adult (18+) - $25 +fee
5K Youth (6-17) - $15 +fee
1.2 Mile Fun Run (over 5) - $15 +fee
1.2 Mile (5 and younger are free)
Individual Registration - Select from the Individual Categories.
To Start a New Team - Select from the Team Categories.
To Join a Team - Select from the Team Categories. You will be able to select your team from a list.

Orphan Expo

Participating charities have information booths and activities to create awareness of the needs of orphans and the work they are doing to help the children they serve.

Learn about ways that you can support orphans and vulnerable children in Cameroon, Haiti, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Uganda and Zambia.

Race Day Parking

Morrow Road will close to traffic at 7:45 on race morning. Use Colorado Avenue from 16th Street to park on Stage Road at Picnic Area 24 / Fitzgerald Tennis Center / Carter Barron Amphitheater. (Area 23 on the Rock Creek Park Map.)
GPS Address: 4850 Colorado Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20011
Map of Parking Area

Event Directors for DC River Run for Orphans

Sherlie Scribner | Children’s Fund SherlieScribner@ChildrensFund.net | 703-489-8990
Sarah O’Malley | Villages of Hope Sarah@AKCLI-VOH.org | 703-651-2515

River Run for Orphans Events Nationwide

To learn more about events around the country to benefit orphans, or to schedule an event, contact Gerry Geraghty at Hope@RiverRunforOrphans.org