Race for Refugees

Our "Buy a Ticket, Leave a Ticket" program exemplifies this spirit. Last year, we as a community sponsored dozens of refugee students from the International Institute's After School Program to participate free of charge This year, we hope to expand the program to include as many newly arrived refugees and immigrants who wish to participate as possible. Our community has consistently shown extraordinary generosity and steadfast support, sending a clear message that refugees and immigrants are welcomed and embraced here!

Making a Difference: How You Can Get Involved

Join us in building a more welcoming city through these opportunities:

Join as a participant in either the 5K race or 1-mile fun run

Create a team with your colleagues, friends, faith community, or neighborhood group

Volunteer for various race day roles, Contact hillarys@iistl.org for more information

Support the cause as a Sponsor

Contribute essential items or gift cards to support refugee families

The Race is open to everyone: children in strollers, dogs, Couch-to-5K participants, seasoned marathoners, and casual walkers Come join us your participation helps build a more welcoming and inclusive St Louis Samson Hillary hillarys@iistl.org