Running Down the Walls 2024 – The 25th Anniversary!

Announcing upcoming Running Down the Walls events in September of 2024 and beyond.

Since 1999, prisoners and supporters throughout Turtle Island, and recently in the UK, have participated in the annual event known as Running Down the Walls (RDTW) often running or walking simultaneously in many cities and prisons at once.

RDTW is a non-competitive 5K run/jog/walk/roll to raise awareness and funds for political prisoners as the primary fundraiser for the ABCF Warchest Program. Over the years, we have raised *tens of thousands* of dollars and lots of awareness around the struggle to free political prisoners.

Many places will be hosting RDTW 2024 on Sunday, September 15th with a portion of funds raised also supporting local groups of the organizers’ choosing– see event details below for specifics.

Planned Events in 2024:

Portland, OR
September 15th
11AM Tilkum Bridge (East Side)
More info here.

Eugene, OR
September 15th, 1 PM
Owen Rose Garden
More info here.

Los Angeles, CA
September 15th
751 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026
More info here.

Huntington Park, CA
September 28th – 12pm
3382 E Florence Ave

Chicago, IL
September 15 – 5pm
MCC Chicago – 71 W Van Buren
MARCH & RALLY – 5K MARATHON – BIKE & RUN – BANDS & DJs

Philadelphia, PA
September 15th – 11am sharp (Yoga warm-up at 10am)
FDR Park + remote participation
Registration deadline is September 1st (use link above)

Bloomington, IN
September 15th – 1pm
Bryan Park
Registration through August (use link above)

Lowell, MA
September 15th – 11am
Boarding House Park, 40 French St

Brooklyn, NY
September 15th – 2pm
Prospect Park– Lincoln Road/East Lake Drive, east of the Terrace Bridge
Register Here, Includes Vegan BBQ

This list will be updated as more events are announced. Donate to the Anarchist Black Cross warchest program here.