REaDy to Run 5K is a family-friendly community event presented by the Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter (MRAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Over 500 runners and walkers are expected to pound the pavement at Bob Callan Trailhead located at Interstate North Parkway and Cumberland Boulevard for the 3rd annual REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Runners, joggers, and walkers will enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event while supporting a life-saving cause. Proceeds and donations from this AJC Peachtree Road race qualifier will benefit two nonprofit organizations: SwemKids and Black Mamas Matter Alliance.
The 5K event kicks off at 8AM. The race features electronic chip timing, a USATF- certified course, commemorative t-shirts and free professional photographs. Participants will receive finisher medals and have the opportunity to win overall and age group awards.
REaDy to Run 5k Sign up here - https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/REaDytoRun5K1MileRunWalk
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, email physicalmh@dstmrac.com
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is a leading cause of death for children. In the United States it is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 – 4 and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5 – 14. Drowning death rates for Black people are 1.5 times higher than the rates for White people. Disparities are highest among Black children ages 5-9 (rates 2.6 times higher) and ages 10-14 (rates 3.6 times higher).
Black Mamas Matter Alliance
The United States (U.S.) has some of the worst rates of maternal and infant health outcomes among high-income nations, despite spending an estimated $111 billion per year on maternal, prenatal, and newborn care. Nationally, Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than white women. Black Mamas Matter is creating a world where Black Mamas have the rights, respect and resources to thrive before, during and after pregnancy.
The Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter (MRAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. MRAC is a sisterhood of college-educated women committed to providing public service programming that impacts its Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton County service area.