Diaspora Run: Utah Capitol Lawn Takeover
Salt Lake City, UT
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
350 North State Street, Salt Lake City UT
52–73°F · low rain risk
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2025
55–77°F
dry
2024
44–72°F
dry
2023
59–77°F
dry
2022
60–79°F
dry
2021
50–72°F
dry
2020
55–79°F
rain
2019
51–68°F
dry
2018
53–78°F
dry
2017
47–62°F
rain
2016
53–86°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 19
Sunny · 61–73°F
Saturday, Sep 19starts near 61°F · 6% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Diaspora Run: Utah Capitol Lawn Takeover
- Date: September 19, 2026
- Location: 350 North State Street, Salt Lake City, UT
- URL: Visit the Race Page
About the Race
- Organizer: Why Are You Running, a Utah nonprofit
- Purpose: Celebrating Utah’s diaspora community with a fun run
- Inspiration: Encouraging people from the diaspora to love running and explore Utah
- Experience: Participants will enjoy a community atmosphere and cultural engagement
Schedule of Events
- 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.
Impact
- Proceeds: Support free and low-cost running, outdoor, and community experiences.
- Beneficiaries: Refugee, immigrant, and underserved families in Utah.
- Community: Building connections through movement and shared experiences.
- Engagement: Strengthening the diaspora community through participation.
Contact Information
- EIN: 41-3974385
- Instagram: @whyareyourunningclub
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