If you’re looking to break out your running (or walking) shoes for a great cause, consider taking part in the Sunset Run for Refugees on June 20, also known as World Refugee Day.
Launched last year, the inaugural effort in 2017 attracted hundreds who came together for a special run in support of refugees that culminates in a candlelight vigil as the sun sets on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The event is totally free, but online donations are encouraged to support four refugee relief organizations: American Refugee Committee, Care International, Save the Children and International Rescue Committee.
Participants should meet at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs (1957 E Street NW) beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Runners will embark on run of about three miles and walkers will take a 2-mile course. All participants will be assigned to a small group and receive a free LED candle to carry on their journey to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, forming a symbolic caravan of light and hope for refugees.
At the Reflecting Pool, there will be music and guest speakers, including refugees. The event will conclude as participants gather around the Reflecting Pool with candlelight shortly after the sun sets. This year, event organizers hope to host 1,000 people to fully envelop the reflecting pool as the sun goes down on the National Mall.
Photographers and videographers will be on hand to capture the display. Check out this short video to see how it all comes together.
RSVP via Eventbrite and Facebook.
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