Free to Move: 5K Run for Alyssa
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About
Free to Move: 5K Run for Alyssa is a tribute to Alyssa Lokits, who was tragically taken from us on October 14, 2024, while running in Nashville, TN. Alyssa embodied vigilance and preparedness-- trained in self-defense, running during daylight on a well-traveled trail. Yet her loss serves as a sobering reminder of how far we have to go to ensure women's safety.
This event is more than a race-- it's a united call for change.
Free to Move is rooted in Alyssa's passion for advocating for women's empowerment and safety. By participating, you are helping us create a world where every woman can exercise with confidence, unburdened by fear.
Together, we raise awareness, promote groundbreaking safety initiatives, and inspire a global movement for lasting change.
RACE DAY – SAT. MARCH. 8TH
- Location: Shelby Park
- Address: 1700 Davidson St., Nashville, TN 37206
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
FINAL RACE INFORMATION GUIDE
In-Person participants: Check out the Final Race Information Guide for everything you need to know for race day, including parking, packet pickup, course details, and more.
View the guide here: https://tinyurl.com/Free-to-Move
PRE-RACE ACTIVITIES:
Wed. March 5th (all day) Yoga for Alyssa @ Soul Flow Yoga
- A portion of proceeds from each class on March 5th (Alyssa’s birthday) will benefit the Free to Move foundation.
- Location: 6601 Sugar Valley Drive, Nashville 37211
- Learn more
Thurs. March 6th, 4:00PM Feeling Free to Move: Women, Safety, and Life Outdoors Discussion Panel @ Vanderbilt
- The Women’s Center at Vanderbilt is hosting a panel discussion about the freedom to move, exercise, and be outdoors, in honor of Alyssa.
- RSVP for free online
Fri. March 7th, 12:00PM - 5:00PM Pre-race packet pickup @ Fleet Feet Green Hills, 3900 Hillsboro Pike #18, Nashville, TN 37215
- Skip the race day lines and pick up your packet prior to race morning! Another perk? Our partners at Fleet Feet will
be giving out $10 off $50 coupons so you can save while stocking up on all your race day essentials.
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Registration Closed5kSaturday, March 08, 2025Join us in person for our first annual event in Nashville, TN.
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Registration ClosedVirtual 5kSaturday, March 08, 2025Join us virtually for a 5k.
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Donate to Free to MoveFree to Move was founded in honor of Dr. Alyssa Lokits, a beloved advocate whose unwavering love for others, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to progress left a lasting impact. Alyssa was an active woman who loved running and holistic health, and she always believed in the importance of physical activity for both mind and body. Tragically, her life was taken in a senseless act of violence while she was simply out for a run, a place where she felt safe and free. Alyssa’s legacy lives on through our mission to foster a safer, stronger world for women, focusing on their safety, empowerment, and education. We are committed to carrying her vision forward by creating a community where women can be free to exercise, move, and live without fear.