Details

Who: Phoenix Peace Builders
What: 5k and 1mi fun runs/walks
Where: Kiwanis Park in Tempe (parking lot off Baseline Rd, North end)
When: May 18th at 8:00AM (9:00 AM for 1 mi)
Why: To have fun running or walking to support a local non-profit dedicated to promoting peace in our neighborhoods.
Packet Pickup: Saturday May 17th from 1-4 at Sole Sports Tempe (1006 E Warner Rd #104)

Phoenix Peace Builders

Our mission is to promote nonviolence and help communities heal from generations of trauma by creating positive change from within and without. We promote the principles and steps used by the Rev., Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. and other luminaries of nonviolence. PPB offers several activities and workshops on topics such as Kingian Nonviolence & Conflict Reconciliation, Indigeneity, Reducing Racism & Building Community, and Peace Circles.

PPB also assists in Building Constructive Programs. What do you mean by constructive program? As opposed to other forms of nonviolence that focus on tearing down systems of oppression, a constructive program’s focus is about creating more imaginative, just, and equal communities through focusing on equality, economic self-reliance, education, and environmental efforts. See M.K. Gandhi’s book, “Constructive Programme.” Two Constructive Programs assisted by Phx Peace Builders are:

Emerging Youth Movement, a Restorative Justice Program in Maricopa County, AZ (https://www.phoenixpeacebuilders.org/justice-journey)
Panteras Tenant Empowerment Program in Pima County, AZ (https://www.facebook.com/PanterasTEP/)

Together we can bridge the divide & build the Beloved Community. Contact Mark Klym: markaklym@phoenixpeacebuilders.org; 602-799-4572 www.phoenixpeacebuilders.org.

Course Description

This course is entirely within the bounds of Kiwanis Park. It will not cross any roads and participants will be expected to stay on the sidewalk, canal path, or grass at all times. The starting line will be by the playground and everyone will circle the playing fields first. This section is dirt and grass. Next, runners and walkers will go up to the canal path and run towards Guadalupe Road, where there will be a turn-around. After coming back to the canal path entrance point, they will finish by circling the lake.

Event's current local time: 4:26 PM MT