US Ukrainian Activists

EVENT: Community Run to Honor Ukrainian Heros and Potluck (DC/VA/MD), September 7th!

August 30, 2025
Defenders, Event, Raising Awareness

Dear Friends of Ukraine, please join US Ukrainian Activists on Sunday, September 7, for the DC/VA/MD Event “Run to Honor Ukrainian Heroes” / “Біжу за Героя України” to Honor the Ukrainian Heroes who gave their Lives Defending Ukraine against russia’s invasion since 2014.

This run is dedicated to the Day of Remembrance of Defenders of Ukraine on August 29, commemorating all Ukrainian servicemen and women, including members of volunteer formations, who sacrificed their lives defending Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Organizer: US Ukrainian Activists (USUA)

Facebook Event

Run to Honor Ukrainian Heros

WHEN: Sunday, September 7
TIME: 9 AM – 3 PM

WHERE: Claude Moore Park, Pavilion #2
21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd, Sterling, VA 20164

Online Registration

*Choose your running distance: 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km
Bib numbers will be provided at the event

Honor a fallen Ukrainian Defender by selecting a name on the memorial pages:
https://ukraine-memorial.org/

USUA T-shirts (100% cotton and 100% polyester) will be available for purchase at the event. All proceeds will support USUA’s projects for Ukraine.

After-Run Family Program

  Family Potluck: Bring a dish and enjoy a community meal with fun activities for kids.
  Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/
  Children’s Games & Activities

More Details:

After completing your run of 2, 5, or 10 km, please take a picture of yourself and share it in the discussion section of the event. You can also email it to us at contact@usukrainianactivists.org with the subject line “Run To Honor Ukrainian Heroes” or “Біжу за Героя України” for sharing on our USUA social media.