2025 Joey's Wings 5K & Kids Obstacle Run
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $21.10 - $31.40
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
This year, all proceeds will benefit local pediatric cancer families, making each step you take a stride towards hope. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with raffles, face painting, crafts, and delicious food from local restaurants. Each registrant will receive a chip-timed experience, a free shirt, and a uniquely designed 3D origami crane medal adorned with Gator colors! Be part of this meaningful event that combines community spirit with a noble cause and helps create a brighter future for children in need. Don’t miss out on making a difference—mark your calendars for November
Organiser's Description
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 RAFFLES, 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.
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 & 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. 1ST.
PACKET PICK UP IS AT 4-7PM ON NOV. 14TH AT FIT2RUN.
Races
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5k Run/Walk AM (Ages 13+)
Incl. $1.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$31.40
$30 for adults $25 for children under 12 -
5k Run/Walk AM (12 & Under)
Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$26.25
$30 for adults $25 for children under 12 -
1 Mile Obstacle Run
Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$26.25
$25 -
Tshirt Only (Pickup or Mail)
Incl. $1.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$21.10
$20 -
Virtual Run
Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$26.25
$25
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Santa Fe College (Charles R. Perry Construction Institute), Building O, NW 91st St, Gainesville, 32606, FL, United States
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