Diaspora Run: Utah Capitol Lawn Takeover
About this race
Join Why Are You Running, a Utah nonprofit, for a first of its kind 2 mile fun run celebrating Utah’s diaspora community.
For the past three years, Why Are You Running has used movement to bring people together. Our founder’s goal is simple: help more people from the diaspora fall in love with running, get outside, and explore everything Utah has to offer.
We’ll meet at the Utah State Capitol, walk together to the starting point, then follow a music truck for a 2 mile fun run back to the Capitol. Afterward, bring a blanket and stay for an Afrobeats picnic and listening party on the Capitol lawn.
Proceeds help Why Are You Running provide free and low cost running, outdoor, and community experiences for refugee, immigrant, and underserved families in Utah.
Agenda
9:00 AM Arrival and Check In
Meet at the Capitol lawn and get settled.
9:30 AM Welcome and Walk to Start
Quick welcome, then walk together to the starting point.
10:00 AM 2 Mile Fun Run
Run or walk the route with Afrobeats playing.
10:45 AM Return to the Capitol
Finish the run and head back to the lawn.
11:00 AM Picnic and Afrobeats
Bring out the blankets, eat, relax, and enjoy the music.
1:00 PM Wrap Up
Closing music and community sendoff.
EIN: 41-3974385
Instagram: @whyareyourunningclub
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Running
2 Mile Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Salt Lake City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 7:29 PM local time (MDT) in Salt Lake City on September 19, 2026 — 12h 17m of daylight.
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