Run With Us

Every race tells a story. Here's how ours unfolds.

Running has always been more than miles logged and finish lines crossed. For We Run We Rise, it’s the thread that connects youth running clubs across 16 countries in Africa to a growing global community of runners who believe movement builds confidence, belonging, and opportunity.

Our runners carry that story with them. From training runs to start lines, from personal fundraising pages to race day. They aren’t just raising money. They’re running as part of something bigger.

Andy Yathon

Running Now

Andy joined the We Run We Rise board after running alongside our youth athletes at the start of a 145-mile trail race in Tanzania last June. This month he’s taking on the Malibu Canyon 100K in support of the organization’s work expanding youth running programs across Africa.

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Want to Run for We Run We Rise?

We have race bibs available for runners who want to represent the organization at some of the world’s most iconic marathons. Whether you’re chasing a bucket-list finish line or looking for a reason to race that goes beyond the clock, we’d love to have you on the team.