Race to Equality - Virtual

Race to Equality

Join us for the 3rd Annual Race to Equality 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & 135 Mile Challenge to bring awareness to racial inequality while raising funds to support scholarships to the African American community.

Following WWII, America’s cold war with Russia heated up and the Space Race began. Behind the scenes were many women of color. These “Hidden Figures” made famous by the book and subsequent movie, paved the way for many first achievements for Women in Science, especially women of color. Join us as we explore the lives of Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Christine Darden, pioneers at NASA and in their fields, and their inspiration for many generations of young women.

This year we’ve added a Hidden Figures 135 Mile Challenge, 1 mile for each year these women worked for NASA. These women were fearless in their pursuit of a better life, recognition within the science community, and equality for women in the workplace. Run, Bike, or walk 135 miles during the month of February to honor their dedication and sacrifice.

Each runner or walker will receive an official Race to Equality finishers’ technical shirt, a 4’ medal, a BUFF, and a SWAG Bag.

The cost will be $55, $10 will be donated to the Portland Chapter of Links to support education and provide scholarships to local young adults of color in Portland and Vancouver. If 1000 people register, we will donate $10,000.

Overall and age group awards will be provided to top finishers and all runners/walkers will receive a finishers’ certificate.

Date: Race distance must be completed by February 28th.

Packet Pickup

Saturday, February 5th, 10 AM - 6 PM

Foot Traffic Vancouver

305 SE Chkalov Drive #122

Vancouver, WA 98683

Additional Packet Pickup Times:

WHY Racing Events Warehouse

1108 NE 146th Street, Ste J

Vancouver, WA 98685

Tuesday - Thursday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Out of town participants will have their packets mailed out on the week of 1/29/22