Strides in Solidarity 5k - UVA Partners in Health Engage
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Newcomb Hall, 180 McCormick Road, 22903
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run, jog, or walk to support critical Tuberculosis programs in Sierra Leone with UVA Partners in Health Engage.
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
For a CauseWho it's for
- For a Cause
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join Partners in Health Engage at UVA for the Strides in Solidarity 5k, a meaningful event dedicated to fighting Tuberculosis in Sierra Leone. Every step you take helps raise crucial funds to support PIH's vital programs, providing treatment courses, diagnostic tools, and nutritional support for patients. This race offers a chance to contribute to a global health cause while enjoying a morning of movement and community.
What to expect
- Participate in a 5k run, jog, wog, or walk to support a global health mission.
- Compete for prizes from local Charlottesville businesses, awarded to top finishers and raffle winners across age groups.
- Your registration directly funds tuberculosis treatment and support in Sierra Leone.
Standout details
- Supports Tuberculosis programs in Sierra Leone
- Prizes from local Charlottesville businesses
- Age group awards
- All proceeds benefit Partners in Health
Perks & features
- Awards
AwardsFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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The course
- Hilly
- Timed race
Difficulty
Steady Effort
Steady Effort5K distance, mountainous area, typically mild weather
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Join Partners in Health Engage at UVA to raise money for Tuberculosis in Sierra Leone! Tuberculosis is a curable disease, yet every year millions of people die worldwide because they do not have access to treatment. In particular, Sierra Leone has been subject to a history of exploitation, leading to poor health outcomes to this day. Our club has pledged to raise $4500 this year to support PIH's tuberculosis programs in Sierra Leone. This will assist Partners in Health in supplying treatment courses for TB, chest x-rays for diagnosis, nutritional support for patients, among other things. If you are on board, come run (or jog, wog, or walk!) with us on 4/4 at 9 AM. We have tons of prizes for top finishers and raffle winners from local businesses, so we hope you will join us for a morning of fun fighting TB!
ALL proceeds from this race will go to Partners in Health.
Race info:
Race is starting at Newcomb Hall. Please arrive by 8:30 to ensure adequate time for check-in of all runners. Prizes from local Charlottesville business sponsors will be available for age groups: 18-25, 26-40, >40, and include gift cards to breweries, yoga, shopping, food and more!
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