2025 Roots, Rock, Run 5k
May 31 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Join Us for the Roots, Rock, Run 5K!
Saturday, May 31st | Philadelphia, PA & Virtual
Roots, Rock, Run 5K is more than a race—it’s a movement.
Held each year in Philadelphia on the morning of The Roots Picnic, this community walk/run honors Black Thought, lead MC of The Roots and co-founder and former chairman of GrassROOTS Community Foundation.
For the past eight years, Roots Rock Run 5K has powered our global menstrual equity work—helping raise awareness, distribute menstrual products, and advocate for policies to #EndPeriodPoverty.
New this year:
In 2024, we expanded the race. Our hybrid format allows you to participate from anywhere—virtually or in person!
Why It Matters:
Menstrual inequity is a local and global issue.
Right here in Philadelphia, 1 in 4 residents lives in economic hardship, struggling to afford essentials—including pads and tampons.
Globally, millions of women and girls still lack access to the menstrual products they need to live with dignity.
Be Part of the Change:
Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/RootsRockRun5K
Bring a pad to donate on race day!
✅ Connect with athletes, advocates, and change-makers
✅ Support health, equity, and access for all
✅ Celebrate a powerful tradition of resistance and care
Lead-Up Events:
Rooftop Yoga at Bok
May 13 & May 27 | In partnership with Bok
Mark Your Calendar:
Menstrual Equity Day is May 28th
Join us for a LIVE global conversation featuring Dr. Janice Johnson Dias and our partners from Jamaica (@herflow) and South Africa (@qrate_sa).
Together, we can build a #PeriodFriendlyWorld and achieve menstrual equity for all.
