2024 Joey's Wings 5K & Kids Obstacle Run
- Date Sat 16th November 2024
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $20.00 - $30.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Alachua for the 10th Annual Joey's Wings 5K & Kids Obstacle Run! Organized by the Joey's Wings Foundation in memory of Joey, a young boy who loved to run, this event aims to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research and support. The race starts at 8:30 am with registration and packet pick up beginning at 7:30 am. Participants will enjoy a fun-filled day with activities such as Zumba, raffles, bouncing houses, face painting, crafts, and delicious food from local restaurants. All donations made will go towards research, treatment options, parent support, and advocacy. Register before November 2nd to secure your spot and receive a free shirt, a special designed 3D origami crane medal, and more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and have a great time with your family and friends!
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 A GIFT CERTIFICATE ($350 VALUE) FROM THE B3 GYM!
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 AT THE OAKS MALL.
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 A GIFT CERTIFICATE ($350 VALUE) FROM THE B3 GYM!
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 AT THE OAKS MALL.
Races
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5k Run/Walk AM (Ages 13+)
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024
$30.00
$30 for adults $25 for children under 12 -
5k Run/Walk AM (12 & Under)
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024
$25.00
$30 for adults $25 for children under 12 -
1 Mile Obstacle Run
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024
$25.00
$25 -
Tshirt Only (Pickup or Mail)
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024
$20.00
$20 -
Virtual Run
Includes T-Shirt
$25.00
$25
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