Strides for Africa

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us for the Strides for Africa Run/Walk, a family-friendly event open to all ages and held in-person at McPike Park as part of the kickoff to Africa Fest 2025.

• Date: August 16, 2025
• Location: McPike Park, Downtown Madison
• Distance Options: 5K run, 5K walk, 1.5-mile fun walk, kids' fun run, team relay
• Unique Feature: Team relay reflecting the challenges of collecting water in rural Africa

🌍 Purpose and Impact

Proceeds support Strides for Africa’s clean water, education, and health projects in rural African communities. These initiatives contribute to improved access to water, support for youth education, and measurable community health outcomes.

• Goal: Improve access to clean water
• Support: Youth education initiatives
• Outcomes: Measurable community health improvements
• Engagement: Opportunities to act as global citizens

🎁 Participant Perks

This year, instead of t-shirts, each participant will receive a handmade Kenyan paper bead bracelet, supporting environmental sustainability and women artisans who are working to help build community-led education infrastructure for their children. In addition, participants can show their race bib to redeem a free drink at the Africa Fest "Beer Tent" following the event.

• Bracelet: Handmade Kenyan paper bead bracelet
• Support: Women artisans and community education
• Free Drink: Show race bib for a complimentary drink at the Africa Fest "Beer Tent"
• More Info: Strides for Africa Race Page