Diaspora Run: Utah Capitol Lawn Takeover

Schedule

Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

Utah State Capitol | Salt Lake City, UT

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Join Why Are You Running, a Utah nonprofit, for a first of its kind 2 mile fun run celebrating Utah’s diaspora community.
About this Event

Join Why Are You Running, a Utah nonprofit, for a first of its kind 2 mile fun run celebrating Utah’s diaspora community.

For the past three years, Why Are You Running has used movement to bring people together. Our founder’s goal is simple: help more people from the diaspora fall in love with running, get outside, and explore everything Utah has to offer.

We’ll meet at the Utah State Capitol, walk together to the starting point, then follow a music truck for a 2 mile fun run back to the Capitol. Afterward, bring a blanket and stay for an Afrobeats picnic and listening party on the Capitol lawn.

Proceeds help Why Are You Running provide free and low cost running, outdoor, and community experiences for refugee, immigrant, and underserved families in Utah.

EIN: 41-3974385
Instagram: @whyareyourunningclub


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Arrival and Check In

Info: Meet at the Capitol lawn and get settled.


🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome and Walk to Start

Info: Quick welcome, then walk together to the starting point.


🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2 Mile Fun Run

Info: Run or walk the route with Afrobeats playing


🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Picnic and Afrobeats

Info: Bring out the blankets, eat, relax, and enjoy the music.


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Where is it happening?

Utah State Capitol, 350 North State Street, Salt Lake City, United States

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Tickets

USD 20.00

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