#LetThemRun Pride 5k
SAVE THE DATE!
June 11 - 26, 2025
Rising Hearts is excited to elevate Pride month by celebrating through movement and community with the #LetThemRun Pride 5K!
Join us for a run and walk supporting Cal Calamia, the 2SLGBTQIA+ and Non-binary Communities, who are being targeted with violence, exclusion, and legislative policies erasing them and their existence, when it has proven time and time again, they belong. Let's show up as allies, so the 2SLGBTQIA+ and Non-binary communities can show their pride, thrive, and feel supported. And with the registration and donations, we will be able to give back in a financially meaningful way so that they can continue the heart work they do.
Beneficiaries:
+ 2HOT4HOODIES - Non Binary Run Club
+Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits
+ No Binary No Problem
We have amazing artists that have helped their love of beading to celebrate Pride Month and we purchased 8 I Hope U Know How Loved U Are Queer Pride Shirts from the Classroom of Compassion ($336) that will be up for raffle! For the shirts, when you enter this raffle, it’ll ask for your shirt size, and they are uni-fit. All donations from these entries will be split across evenly towards 2 Hot 4 Hoodies | Non-Binary Run Club, Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits, and No Binary No Problem!
1 ENTRY: $20
2 ENTRIES: $35
3 ENTRIES: $50
Instructions:
** Make donation via registration, select the size you need, provide accurate mailing address.
#LetThemRun
About #LetThemRun:
In 2023, Cal Calamia (Trans Runner, Inclusivity Activist, Poet and Educator, Rising Hearts Athlete Advocate) received a USADA precedent setting exemption (not the only one to happen) to participate in the 2023 Chicago Marathon, and 2023 NYC Marathon, where they also, absolutely killed it and completed their 6 Star World Majors this year in 2025! That exemption was a step in the right direction but the advocacy continues! Wear your #LetThemRun shirt or singlet (if you already have it) with pride and support!
Cal Calamia, was at risk of being deemed ineligible for competition due to their use of gender-affirming therapeutic testosterone and now, accomplishing so much as an athlete and voice, making an impact. This is to also bring visibility to the anti-trans policies and legislations impacting trans kin and the LGBTQIA+ and Non-binary communities.
The LetThemRun logo made by Kyle Victory:
"I’m an illustrator, animator & avid runner in Brooklyn, New York. To me, self expression and physical activity go hand in hand. It is crucial to foster an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere within our sport. One where all individuals, especially transgender athletes, can thrive and express their authentic selves in this avenue of movement that’s as old as our species.
#LetThemRun x Rising Hearts
ABOUT THE BENEFICIARIES
2HOT4HOODIES
2 Hot 4 Hoodies is a trans and queer owned non-profit organization that serves folks beyond the gender binary by providing life-saving resources, education, and celebratory community. 2 Hot 4 Hoodies is also the parent organization of non-binary+ run club, which celebrates, uplifts, and provides a training community to transgender and non-binary runners, walkers, and rollers.
IG: @2hot4hoodies
Non-Binary Run Club is celebrating, uplifting, and providing a training community for trans and non-binary runners.
IG: @nbrcsf
BAY AREA AMERICAN INDIAN TWO SPIRITS (BAAITS)
Mission Statement
Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) exists to restore and recover the roles of Two-Spirit people within American Indian/First Nations communities by creating a forum for issue advocacy, wellness and the spiritual, cultural and artistic expression of Two-Spirits and Indigiqueers.
Organizational Description
BAAITS is a community-based volunteer organization offering culturally relevant activities for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Native Americans, their families and friends. Two-Spirit refers to the commonly shared notion among many Native American tribes that some individuals naturally possessed and manifested both a masculine and feminine spiritual qualities. American society commonly identifies Two-Spirit People as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender.
Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits comes together to socialize, share and network in an alcohol and drug-free environment. BAAITS sees itself as an organization for Two-Spirit people to explore their rich heritage in a safe environment. To that end, BAAITS is committed to offering culturally relevant activities for LGBT individuals of Native American ancestry and their families and friends.
IG: @BAAITS_SF
NO BINARY NO PROBLEM
No Binary No Problem is the first team of nonbinary QTPOC athletes to complete the 2025 The Speed Project. Still raising funds and making a tremendous impact for a thriving and better future.
IG: @nobinarynoproblem
About Rising Hearts
Rising Hearts, an Indigenous led organization, elevating community voices through meaningful kinship, movement, advocacy and storytelling.
Much of the heart work we prioritize is cultivating kinship with brands, companies and groups, while creating meaningful collaborations with the Rising Hearts athletes, community partners and broader movement community.
Our Programs:
Running On Native Lands Initiative
Running With Purpose Athlete Advocates
Rising Hearts Stories | Filmmaking
Virtual Movement Events | Race Organizing
You Are Loved Community Grant Initiative
Consulting - DEI / Collab opportunities / Facilitating Connections
IG: @rising_hearts