Run Like a Girl 5K 2019: Save the Date!
Lead, Fight, Win: Run Like a Girl 2018
THANK YOU, CECILE RICHARDS & SENATOR
AMY KLOBUCHAR!
Thank you to the amazing Cecile Richards and our very own senior senator Amy Klobuchar for kicking off
Run Like a Girl 2018!
Run Like a Girl 2018!
Thank you to our 2018 speakers & attendees!
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MITRA JALALI NELSON
St. Paul City Councilmember, Ward 4 Mitra Jalali Nelson is a lifelong Minnesotan, proud daughter of immigrants, organizer, former classroom teacher, and policy and outreach director to U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison. Mitra ran for the first time to bring a decade of experience in direct community work, organizing and policy to lead with urgency on the issues in our city's future, with a specific focus on police accountability and true public safety for all, increasing attainable and affordable housing, promoting transit and sustainability, and building community wealth. |
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ANGIE CRAIG
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 2 Growing up in a trailer park, Angie Craig didn’t expect life to lead to a run for Congress, but she did believe that hard work and a good education could lead to economic security. Angie Craig is running for Congress to make sure that all families have a path to create that same success story that her family achieved. From protecting public education and college affordability, to making sure businesses have the tools they need to grow and create jobs, Angie Craig knows what it will take to restore the American Dream for the next generation. |
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ANGELA CONLEY
Candidate for Hennepin County Commissioner, District 4 Angela Conley will bring to the Hennepin County Board a perspective on governance rooted in lived experiences. Angela Conley’s lived experiences of food insecurity, housing insecurity and overcoming poverty, combined with nearly 20 years working for county and state government gives her a unique perspective In her current role within Health and Human Services, Angela has authored outcomes for contracted providers holding them accountable to reducing racial disparities in employment. Angela is no stranger to racial inequity; this is yet another lived experience she brings to the table. Angela is running for Hennepin County commissioner to bring these critical perspectives to the highest level of county leadership to best inform the path ahead. |
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MARIA REGAN GONZALEZ
Candidate for Mayor of Richfield Maria Regan Gonzalez is running to be Richfield's next Mayor. Maria is currently a City Councilmember and if elected, will be the first Latinx Mayor in Minnesota. Maria is running to continue building a City government that is truly inclusive, reflective and welcoming of all its residents. Maria envisions a Richfield and city government that can serve as a model for other working class cities who want to lead and govern with equity first. Maria brings her experience as a currently City Councilmember as well as an education and background in racial justice organizing, policy and public health to the position of Mayor. Maria also brings her lived experience as a young Latina to the position in a community with a large Latino community and to a city with growing communities of color. |
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SHANNON BLOWTORCH
We are THRILLED to announce that DJ Shannon Blowtorch will be playing at the event and keeping us all energized to Run Like Girls!
Shannon Blowtorch is an award winning DJ who was named by the City Pages and Star Tribune as being the Best Club DJ multiple times, as well as making the Suntimes top 100 DJs. She currently has a weekly
Saturday night show on MPR’s 89.3 The Current. She is the DJ for GRRRL PRTY. She has opened for international acts: Salt N Peppa, Madonna, Juicy J, and Peaches. Also playing at Prince’s Paisley Park and is
now curating the infamous Dre Day celebration. Along with competing in the world renowned Red Bull The3style competition, Shannon Blowtorch is one of the hottest DJ in the Twin Cities. Known not only
for her professionalism, but her eclectic music collections, and her incredible ability to read a crowd to keep the party bumping.
We are THRILLED to announce that DJ Shannon Blowtorch will be playing at the event and keeping us all energized to Run Like Girls!
Shannon Blowtorch is an award winning DJ who was named by the City Pages and Star Tribune as being the Best Club DJ multiple times, as well as making the Suntimes top 100 DJs. She currently has a weekly
Saturday night show on MPR’s 89.3 The Current. She is the DJ for GRRRL PRTY. She has opened for international acts: Salt N Peppa, Madonna, Juicy J, and Peaches. Also playing at Prince’s Paisley Park and is
now curating the infamous Dre Day celebration. Along with competing in the world renowned Red Bull The3style competition, Shannon Blowtorch is one of the hottest DJ in the Twin Cities. Known not only
for her professionalism, but her eclectic music collections, and her incredible ability to read a crowd to keep the party bumping.
Registration
2019 Run Like a Girl registration coming soon!
Thank you to our 2018 sponsors!
Women's March Minnesota
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YWCA Minneapolis
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Do you own a business (or know someone who does) and would like to consider sponsoring our 2019 event? Sponsorships help cover our event costs, allowing us to donate as much money as possible to Women Winning and directly help women running for office. Sponsorships are available starting at $250 and we are happy to work with you on developing a custom solution.
If you're interested in sponsorship information for Run Like a Girl 2019, please get in touch!
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