Roanoke Diversity Center

06/06/2026

Pride Month is back and so is our Rainbow Run! We are excited to announce our 6th annual Pride Month race. And we hope you'll join us for a fun time with our community and friends.

Sign up 👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Roanoke/RainbowRun5K2022

Race Details:
• What? The Rainbow Run is our annual Pride Month fun run, or walk. 5K and 10K options available.
• Where? River's Edge Park North. And the race will be on the Roanoke River Greenway.
• When? Saturday, June 20th at 8 a.m.
• How Much?
Register by June 7th: 5K is $30. 10K is $45
Register after June 7th: 5K is $35. 10K is $50
• Packet Pickup:
Friday, June 19. 12-7pm at the Roanoke Diversity Center.
Saturday, June 20. 7am at race start.

05/19/2026

Calling all Runners! Registration for the Rainbow Run is up, register here

The RDC and our sports division, Blue Ridge Pride Sports, are excited to announce our 6th annual pride month Rainbow Run. Offering a 5K and 10K option, utilizing our beautiful city parks and greenway. We look forward to returning and new participants...

05/18/2026

Today’s annual Gayla was spectacular!
Thank you to our Sponsor Chaplain Dufraine, PLLC for making this event possible!
Bubba's 33 for Catering
The Spot on Kirk for hosting
Terry Mans for keeping the party going
And to our Brilliant performers for making the day memorable Erica St. Michaels Eddie Davis Joseph Cromer Jasmeen Delamour Maccon and Colten Haze (sorry Kim and Terri we can’t find your tag)
And to the RDC Board for bring this all together to keep the center going.

05/17/2026

We’ve had a couple tickets donated for this event! Send us a direct message if you would be interested! Tickets are still available https://givebutter.com/rdc-annual-gayla-2026-ws5nxo

05/16/2026

Come see TheRoanoke Diversity Center at Paws For Pride at RCACP today 12-4!

05/16/2026

Who would want to miss this lineup?!
These fabulous performers have an incredible show in store, and for just $20 you get a brunch packed with talent plus catering by Bubba’s 33.
This is going to be an unforgettable event, and you’d be crazy to miss it. Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! https://givebutter.com/rdc-annual-gayla-2026-ws5nxo

05/15/2026

Please be advised that the center will be closed today, Friday, May 15. We apologize for the inconvenience.

05/13/2026

Thank you to Chaplain Dufraine for sponsoring our 2026 Gayla. Their generous support has allowed us to open up a general admission tickets for $20 to make this more accessible to more of our community. Get yours at: https://givebutter.com/rdc-annual-gayla-2026-ws5nxo

04/26/2026

Roanoke Pride!! We’ll be here all day so come out and see us. And all our favorites, like Bernard, will be here from 2-4pm. Make sure to come out and see us 🌈🏳️‍🌈

04/06/2026

It’s that time of year again! Get ready to come out, cheer and participate in this huge and amazing event in our own city, ! When you volunteer you support an amazing event in our area that brings people from all over the country to Roanoke and provides support to non-profits like the RDC. Instructions below ⬇️

Volunteer with us using the link in our story and highlight:

How to Volunteer:

1. RDC Aid Station:
• Click the link below
• Sign up for Aid Station Top of Peakwood (hosted by the RDC)
• Enter password: pride (for Top of Peakwood only)
• Choose “Roanoke Diversity Center” as the incentive group

2. On Course Based Volunteers:
• Click the Volunteer Sign-up button
• Scroll to the top of the page
• Choose any of the open positions, including Course Marshal (we need 4), info booth, set up, clean up, etc.
• Choose “Roanoke Diversity Center” as the incentive group

How It Works:
When you sign-up with the RDC as your incentive group, the Blue Ridge Marathon gives back to the non-profits that help bring volunteers. The more volunteers that sign up under the RDC, the more funds are given back to the center.

Are you running?
Did you know that you can raise money for the RDC or other participating organizations when you sign up? Choose the RDC when you sign up or reach out to Blue Ridge Marathon if you’re already signed up.

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