NMBLC is hosting Pamoja, the first run/walk through the International District neighborhood in Albuquerque on Sunday, September 25.
The New Mexico Black Leadership Council (NMBLC) invites you to the Pamoja 5k Race for Equity. Join our neighbors in the International District of Albuquerque for a walk around the block or a run through the neighborhood. The race goes through the heart of the most diverse part of the city.
What Is Pamoja
“Pamoja” is Swahili for “better together” and that’s how we work to impact our communities. The goal is to bring people together to spotlight community resiliency.
The Pamoja Race for Equity is free. You don’t have to get pledges or collect money to participate. This event isn’t about raising money. It’s about meeting people, learning the neighborhood, and getting your fitness on.
Pamoja Event Details
When: Sunday, September 25, 2022, 8am to 11am.
Where: NMBLC Office at 1258 Ortiz Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
What else:
- Registration begins at 8am
- The Pamoja 5k Race begins at 9am
- The Community 1 Mile Walk begins at 9:45am
- The Kids K Walk & Run begins at 10:15am
- All races finish at 11am
- Award ceremonies completed and event ends by 12pm
Register for the Pamoja Run at the event page here: http://nmblc.org/pamoja-5k/
Pamoja Routes and Categories
The Pamoja 5k Race for Equity is for the whole family! We have a 5k race for experienced runners. We have a 1 mile route for those who like to walk. And we have a special 1k lap for kids and seniors.
The 5k Race start time is 9am. The route begins at the NMBLC office and loops the neighborhood twice, heading east from Ortiz, south down San Pedro to Gibson, then back up San Mateo, and finishes on Ortiz.
The Community 1 Mile Walk start time is 9:45am. The route begins at the NMBLC office and circles the nearby blocks of Anderson and Ross.
The Kids K Walk & Run for kids and seniors start time is 10:15am. The route begins and ends in the event hub lot between San Mateo and Ortiz.
Sponsors and community organizations will be on deck with snacks, refreshments, and information on upcoming events in the community.
Whatever your running experience, age, or speed, Pamoja has a place for you.
View the Pamoja routes at the Pamoja page here: http://nmblc.org/pamoja-5k/
Pamoja Sponsors
The inaugural Pamoja event is made possible with the support of our sponsors:
Comcast Xfinity – https://my.xfinity.com/
UpLift – https://nmblc.org/uplift/
US Department of Health and Human Services – https://www.hhs.gov/
New Mexico Department of Health – https://www.nmhealth.org/
Learn more about the Pamoja Run and sign up to join us at the Pamoja page: http://nmblc.org/pamoja-5k/
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Shannon Moreau is the Editor of the NMBLC EQ Blog