SAVE THE DATE — Gaza 5k
(Saturday, May 31st in Washington, DC)
May 31, 2025 | Rock Creek Park, Washington DC + virtually Rock Creek Park, Picnic Grove #24
UNRWA USA is bringing our most iconic event back to our home city of Washington DC's Rock Creek Park. This is your chance to provide critical psychosocial support to the millions impacted by the ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza. This event includes an optional 5K walk/run, fundraising prizes, community, and as much Palestinian culture as we can squeeze into your morning. The Gaza 5K is your chance to meet and connect with folks who share your solidarity and commitment to the mental wellbeing of refugees.
Not in DC or prefer to participate from home? You may also choose the virtual option!
What’s the goal of this year’s Gaza 5K? We aim to raise $500,000 by May 31st, (raceday) to employ UNRWA mental health counselors in Gaza. These counselors provide refugee students with individual and group counseling sessions. The more you raise, the more we can do! Fundraising is the key to our efforts and impact. Check out these fundraising perks to encourage you to be at the top of your fundraising game.
Race day at Rock Creek Park
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 7am - 11 am
Schedule:
7:00 am - Gaza 5K packet and fundraising prize pick-up
7:30 am - Roads Close! Opening ceremony
8:00 am - Race begins! 8:45 am - Awards ceremony for top 3 finishers
9:00 am - Closing ceremony with more awards, followed by dabke dancing!
11:00 pm - Event ends Schedule subject to minor changes.
**There is NO onsite registration for this event -- you must register before race day to participate!**
From DC to Palestine, no person should ever have to suffer constant distress. You can improve the quality of life for refugee children in the Gaza Strip by signing up and fundraising for the DC Gaza 5K.
Registration Info (Registration opening soon)
There is no race-day registration.
All attendees will be given the opportunity to fundraise.
Registration for children under age 2 is free.
Adult — $50.00
Student/Senior —$40.00
Child (ages 2-12) — $35.00
Virtual Walker (no bib) — $35.00