WalkGoodLA 5K/10K: Community Healing and Equitable Spaces in Los Angeles

The People's Pace 5K/10K

• 🏃‍♀️ WalkGoodLA's 5K/10K walk and run, dubbed 'The People's Pace,' celebrates a movement to support equitable healing spaces for underrepresented communities.
• 📍 The event took place at the scenic Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in Ladera Heights, offering participants the choice to race for time or enjoy a leisurely pace with a beautiful city view.

WalkGoodLA's Mission and Origins

• 💡 WalkGoodLA is a family-led organization founded 5 years ago in response to the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor.
• 🤝 The movement began as a protest but evolved into a focus on healing and community building through movement and safe spaces.
• 🎯 The organization provides accessible healing spaces in and around Los Angeles, hosting activities like yoga classes, mindfulness, and meditation workshops seven days a week.

Fundraising and Community Growth

• 💰 This 5K/10K event serves as a crucial fundraiser, with a goal of $50,000 to support WalkGoodLA's ongoing work.
• 📈 The event has tripled in size from the previous year, attracting participants from as far away as Iowa and Nashville, Tennessee.
• 🙏 The organization expressed gratitude for their sponsors, including Propel Fitness Water and Even Foundation, and acknowledged the support of Supervisor Holly Mitchell.
• 🌐 Details about WalkGoodLA and their offerings, including the 'WalkGood Yards' community space, can be found on their website.