Aziza’s Chicago Marathon 2025

Running for Hope: Chicago Marathon 2025

Hi everyone! I’m Aziza, and I’m excited to announce that I’ll be running the Chicago Marathon this fall with Charity Right to provide school meals for children in vulnerable communities worldwide. This race brings me one step closer to completing all six World Marathon Majors—a personal dream that’s now intertwined with making a meaningful impact.

My Running Journey

Three years ago, I discovered running through a Nashville run club, and it completely transformed my life. Running taught me consistency, goal-setting, and the power of community. As a hijabi woman, I initially faced challenges—societal stigma made me feel I should hide my passion, confining my runs to early mornings, late nights, or indoor spaces to avoid judgment.

Everything changed when I found my Nashville running community. Surrounded by supportive fellow runners, I reclaimed the joy of running outdly and unapologetically. When I moved to Seattle two years ago, I was excited about running scene and started being one of the frequent runners in Cap Hill and SLU running clubs. Inspired what I’d experienced, I founded the Seattle Muslim Running Club (SMRC) -> what started as just me has grown into a thriving community of over 70 active members, with 4 dedicated organizers and around 20 regular participants joining our weekend runs.

The inclusivity and encouragement I’ve found in these communities has been life-changing, and now I want to channel that same spirit of support toward children who need it most.

The Impact of Your Support

Every mile I run represents hope for a child’s future. School meals aren’t just nutrition—they’re the foundation that allows children to learn, grow, and break cycles of poverty. Your donation, whether large or small, directly translates into meals.

When you support this marathon journey, you’re not just cheering me across the finish line—you’re helping ensure that children around the world have the energy and opportunity to chase their own dreams.

Join Our Mission

Together, let’s transform each training run and every marathon mile into steps toward a world where no child goes hungry at school. Every donation brings us closer to that goal.

Please note: This project is Zakat-eligible.

Thank you!