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
Event summary
Join us for the 11th Annual Joey's Wings 5K & Kids Obstacle Run on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Alachua! This exciting event is more than just a race; it’s a heartfelt mission to create awareness and support for the 47 children and their families diagnosed with cancer every day. By participating in either the 5K run/walk or the 1-mile kids obstacle run, you will be contributing to vital research and treatment options for pediatric cancer, all while celebrating the memory of Joey, a young boy whose love for running inspires us all.
The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:30 AM. Enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with Zumba, raffles, a bouncing house, face painting, crafts, and delicious food from local restaurants! Participants will receive a free shirt and a unique 3D origami crane medal adorned with Gator colors. Plus, overall champions in both men’s and women’s categories will earn an $80 coupon to local eateries, while age group winners will receive $25 coupons. Don’t miss this chance to run for a cause, enjoy family activities
The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:30 AM. Enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with Zumba, raffles, a bouncing house, face painting, crafts, and delicious food from local restaurants! Participants will receive a free shirt and a unique 3D origami crane medal adorned with Gator colors. Plus, overall champions in both men’s and women’s categories will earn an $80 coupon to local eateries, while age group winners will receive $25 coupons. Don’t miss this chance to run for a cause, enjoy family activities
Organiser's Description
THE 11TH ANNUAL JOEY'S WINGS 5K & OBSTACLE RUN WILL BE ON NOVEMBER 15TH, 2025 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. 14TH 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. 14TH AT FIT2RUN, CELEBRATION POINTE.
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
OPENS 18 JUN$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
OPENS 24 JUN$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
OPENS 23 JUN$25 -
Tshirt Only (Pickup or Mail)
Incl. $1.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$21.10
OPENS 24 JUN$20 -
Virtual Run
Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$26.25
OPENS 23 AUG$25
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