Global Runs on March 27th to Raise Awareness of the 1 Year Anniversary of Detainment of Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich
By LetsRun.comOn March 27th, global runs are being organized to raise awareness of the 1 year anniversary of the detainment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by the Russian government.
Turns out Evan is a runner himself.
The US government, the European Union, and press organizations throughout the world have called for Evan’s release.
The one year anniversary of his detainment is on March 29th, but the runs will occur on Wednesday, March 27th, and will be followed by social gatherings (drinks at bars) in some locations.
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Organizers are asking people to RSVP, so any bars involved can get a headcount.
New York Details here:
NYC Event Details:
Please join us in New York to Run for Evan on March 27 and raise awareness of the anniversary of Evan’s wrongful detainment. Evan Gershkovich is an American, Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained in Russia on March 29, 2023 while doing his job as a journalist. He’s been held since then in the notorious Lefortovo prison in Moscow, wrongfully detained. We’ve been running all year for Evan and would love your support on March 27 when we gather to mark the outrageous one-year milestone of Evan’s detention. #IStandWithEvan #RunForEvan #JournalismIsNotACrime
Where: As Is (734 10th Ave)
When: Wednesday, March 27th, leaving at 6:30pm sharp
3.5 mile and 7 mile routes available, and several pace groups for each
Bag check will be available at the bar
NYC RSVP here (organizers are asking people to RSVP so they can get a head count)
World-wide locations with link to details and RSVP
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