15th Annual Indy 5K & Color Us Kids Run

  • Date Tue 23rd May 2023
  • Time 6:00PM EDT
  • Location Newark, Delaware
  • Price $30.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and community spirit at the 15th Annual Indy 5K & Color Us Kids Run on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Newark, New Castle! This vibrant event features a thrilling 5K race for adults and a colorful fun run for kids, fostering a sense of camaraderie and healthy competition. Registration is just $30 for adults and $20 for youth aged 17 and under, with all proceeds supporting the First Responders Community Partnership, which provides tuition discounts to children of first responders.

Join us for an action-packed day beginning at 4:45 p.m., featuring demonstrations from local first responders, delicious food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family. Be sure to check out the Indy Spirit Wear Resale Shop for gently used clothing items. It’s a fantastic opportunity to support our community, enjoy some exercise, and celebrate those who serve us every day. Don’t miss out on this vibrant event that brings together families and friends for a wonderful cause!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL INDY 5K & COLOR US KIDS FUN RUN, PRESENTED BY DELAWARE ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS.



_REGISTRATION PRICES PER RACE:_

_$30.00 FOR ADULTS_

_*$20.00 FOR YOUTH 17 AND UNDER_

_*R__EGISTRATION PRICE WILL CHANGE ON THE FORM ONCE THE BIRTHDAY IS ENTERED FOR THE PARTICIPANT._

If you want to participate in both, please only register and pay for the Indy 5K.

ALL RACE PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE FIRST RESPONDERS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP [https://www.theindependenceschool.org/admission/tuition-affordability/first-responders-community-partnership] OFFERING TUITION DISCOUNTS TO CHILDREN OF FIRST RESPONDERS.

As a school whose mission it is to inspire citizenship in its students, Independence is proud to support those who are inspired to serve as first responders for our community. Students who have one or both parents who are actively employed full-time as first responders in law enforcement, fire protection, in a capacity as an emergency medical technician (EMT) or in the armed forces, are eligible to receive a discount towards tuition during each year of enrollment.

Please contact Michele Harra, Director of Advancement & Enrollment Management, 302-239-0332 for more information on the First Responders Community Partnership and the admission process.

INDEPENDENCE GIRL SCOUT TROOP 408 IS JOINING THE EVENT TO HELP EARN THEIR BRONZE AWARD.

* COME WITH CASH IN HAND TO PURCHASE ITEMS THEY WILL BE SELLING TO RAISE FUNDS.
* GET YOUR PASSPORT STAMPED AT ALL THE DEMONSTRATION BOOTHS.
* SUPPORT THE FOOD TRUCKS WHO WILL BE DONATING A PERCENTAGE OF THEIR SALES BACK. CASH AND CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED! MOJO LOCO, KOI ON THE GO, AND DONUTNV

INDY SPIRIT WEAR RESALE SHOP WILL HAVE TABLES FOR FAMILIES TO PURCHASE GENTLY USED INDY CLOTHING. CASH ONLY; ITEMS $3-$10 EACH.

STARTING AT 4:45 P.M., ENJOY DEMONSTRATIONS FROM FIRST RESPONDERS IN ATTENDANCE INCLUDING THE STATE OF DELAWARE, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, HOCKESSIN, NEWARK, WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, NEWPORT, MIDDLETOWN AND MORE.

Races

  • Indy 5K

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Tue 23rd May 2023 (6:00PM EDT)

    $30.00

    CLOSED
    Race is on campus and will include running on mixed surfaces and terrain.
  • Color Us Kids Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Tue 23rd May 2023 (5:30PM EDT)

    $30.00

    CLOSED
    Participants will be sprayed with color powder during the run. Sunglasses will be provided for all participants. We recommend wearing a white or light color shirt for the race so the powder is visible. Color powders are made with completely natural ingredients that pose no risk. They are U.S. FDA approved. Most clothing and surfaces can be cleaned using water as the color powder is made of washable dyes.

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Location

1300 Paper Mill Road, The Independence School, Newark, 19711, DE, United States

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