2024 Joey's Wings 5K & Kids Obstacle Run
- Date Sat 16th November 2024
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $21.10 - $36.55
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 10th Annual Joey's Wings 5K & Kids Obstacle Run on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Alachua! This heartwarming event not only promotes health and fitness but also raises awareness and support for the 47 children diagnosed with cancer every day. By participating, you honor the memory of Joey, a young boy who loved to run and whose legacy inspires hope and advocacy for pediatric cancer research and treatment.
The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with race day registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:30 AM. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day with activities including Zumba, raffles, a bouncing house, face painting, crafts, and delicious food from local restaurants. Each registrant will receive a special t-shirt and a unique 3D origami crane medal adorned with Gator colors. Don’t miss the chance to win exciting restaurant coupons for overall and age group champions! Register now for this uplifting event that promises to be a memorable day for the whole family while making a meaningful impact in the fight against childhood cancer.
The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with race day registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:30 AM. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day with activities including Zumba, raffles, a bouncing house, face painting, crafts, and delicious food from local restaurants. Each registrant will receive a special t-shirt and a unique 3D origami crane medal adorned with Gator colors. Don’t miss the chance to win exciting restaurant coupons for overall and age group champions! Register now for this uplifting event that promises to be a memorable day for the whole family while making a meaningful impact in the fight against childhood cancer.
Organiser's Description
THE 10TH ANNUAL JOEY'S WINGS 5K & OBSTACLE RUN WILL BE ON NOVEMBER 16TH, 2024 AT SANTA FE COLLEGE!
WHEN YOU RUN/WALK WITH US, YOU WILL BE CREATING AWARENESS AND GIVING HOPE TO THE 47 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT ARE DIAGNOSED EVERY DAY.
JOEY'S WINGS FOUNDATION, A 501C3 NON-PROFIT CHARITY, WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2014 IN THE MEMORY OF JOEY, A 10-YEAR-OLD BOY WHO LOVED TO RUN, BUT WAS TAKEN FROM US BY CHILDHOOD CANCER ON NOV. 26, 2014. 100% OF ALL DONATIONS MADE WILL BE USED TOWARDS RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OPTIONS, PARENT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY. THIS YEAR, PROCEEDS WILL GO TO LOCAL PEDIATRIC CANCER FAMILIES.
RACE STARTS AT 8:30AM. RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP BEGINS AT 7:30AM. THERE WILL BE ZUMBA, RAFFLES, BOUNCING HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, CRAFTS AND FOOD FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS! T-SHIRTS AND A SPECIAL DESIGNED 3D ORIGAMI CRANE MEDAL WITH GATOR COLOR RIBBON WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE FOR RACE DAY REGISTRANTS. THE OVERALL CHAMPION (WOMEN AND MEN'S) WILL EACH GET AN $80 COUPON FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS! EACH AGE GROUP FIRST PLACE (WOMEN AND MEN'S) WILL GET A $25 COUPON FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS!
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
CHIP TIMED RUN
FREE SHIRT
A SPECIAL DESIGNED 3D ORIGAMI CRANE MEDAL WITH RIBBON OF GATOR COLORS
FOOD FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS
RAFFLES
FAMILY ACTIVITIES OF BOUNCING HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, CRAFTS
MUSIC
REGISTRATION FEES BEFORE NOV. 2:
5K RUN/WALK (AGES 13+): $30
5K RUN/WALK (12 AND UNDER): $25
1 MILE KIDS OBSTACLE RUN $25
REGISTRATION FEE FOR AGES 13+ WILL INCREASE $5 AFTER PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS ON NOV. 2ND.
PACKET PICK UP IS AT 4-7PM ON NOV. 15TH AT FIT2RUN, CELEBRATION POINTE.
WHEN YOU RUN/WALK WITH US, YOU WILL BE CREATING AWARENESS AND GIVING HOPE TO THE 47 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT ARE DIAGNOSED EVERY DAY.
JOEY'S WINGS FOUNDATION, A 501C3 NON-PROFIT CHARITY, WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2014 IN THE MEMORY OF JOEY, A 10-YEAR-OLD BOY WHO LOVED TO RUN, BUT WAS TAKEN FROM US BY CHILDHOOD CANCER ON NOV. 26, 2014. 100% OF ALL DONATIONS MADE WILL BE USED TOWARDS RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OPTIONS, PARENT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY. THIS YEAR, PROCEEDS WILL GO TO LOCAL PEDIATRIC CANCER FAMILIES.
RACE STARTS AT 8:30AM. RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP BEGINS AT 7:30AM. THERE WILL BE ZUMBA, RAFFLES, BOUNCING HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, CRAFTS AND FOOD FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS! T-SHIRTS AND A SPECIAL DESIGNED 3D ORIGAMI CRANE MEDAL WITH GATOR COLOR RIBBON WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE FOR RACE DAY REGISTRANTS. THE OVERALL CHAMPION (WOMEN AND MEN'S) WILL EACH GET AN $80 COUPON FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS! EACH AGE GROUP FIRST PLACE (WOMEN AND MEN'S) WILL GET A $25 COUPON FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS!
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
CHIP TIMED RUN
FREE SHIRT
A SPECIAL DESIGNED 3D ORIGAMI CRANE MEDAL WITH RIBBON OF GATOR COLORS
FOOD FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS
RAFFLES
FAMILY ACTIVITIES OF BOUNCING HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, CRAFTS
MUSIC
REGISTRATION FEES BEFORE NOV. 2:
5K RUN/WALK (AGES 13+): $30
5K RUN/WALK (12 AND UNDER): $25
1 MILE KIDS OBSTACLE RUN $25
REGISTRATION FEE FOR AGES 13+ WILL INCREASE $5 AFTER PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS ON NOV. 2ND.
PACKET PICK UP IS AT 4-7PM ON NOV. 15TH AT FIT2RUN, CELEBRATION POINTE.
Races
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5k Run/Walk AM (Ages 13+)
Incl. $1.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$36.55
CLOSED$30 for adults $25 for children under 12 -
5k Run/Walk AM (12 & Under)
Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$26.25
CLOSED$30 for adults $25 for children under 12 -
1 Mile Obstacle Run
Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024 (8:40AM EST)
$26.25
CLOSED$25 -
Tshirt Only (Pickup or Mail)
Incl. $1.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$21.10
CLOSED$20 -
Virtual Run
Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$26.25
CLOSED$25
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