2024 I Love LK 5k and Lila's Mile

Saturday, March 18, 2023 Past event

9:45 AM CDT

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Free–$22.20 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the uplifting 2024 I Love LK 5K and Lila's Mile on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at the scenic Hot Springs National Park in Garland. This heartwarming event honors the memory of Lila Kate McAlister, who brought joy to everyone she met during her remarkable 4½ years. Participants can choose between a 5K race or the special Lila's Mile, making it a perfect opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages to come together for a great cause.

By joining this memorable event, you are not only celebrating Lila's spirit but also helping to raise vital funds for local organizations such as the Garland County Special Olympics and the Arkansas Down Syndrome Association. Over the years, this event has raised more than $300,000 to support nonprofit organizations that assist special needs children and their families. Your participation directly impacts the community, providing comfort and support to many. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with love, camaraderie, and inspiration!

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Races

2023 I Love LK5K

Incl. $2.20 Fee & Short sleeved, tri-blend.

Note the race will be at the Hot Springs Transportation Depot and will take place on the Hot Springs Greenway this year. Lake Catherine State Park is temporarily closed for maintenance this year.

9:00 AM CDT

$22.20

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VIRTUAL RACE: 2023 I Love LK 5k Virtual Race
Virtual

Incl. $2.20 Fee & Short sleeved, tri-blend.

Wear your shirt on your spring break vacation and tag us on Instagram and Facebook! We want to see LK's ripples of love spreading all over the world! Shirts will only be shipped if you choose the shipping fee upon registration.

9:45 AM CDT

$22.20

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Lila's Mile (our 1/8th mile walk with special needs participants and families) It is important to register your participants so we will have a trophy for each.

Short sleeved, tri-blend.

Please register your special needs child here! We want to know who to expect so we can give them a special award!

9:45 AM CDT

Free

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Organiser's description

The I Love LK 5K is a fund raising event meant to memorialize precious Lila Kate McAlister. LK lived a remarkable 41/2 years, touching the hearts and lives of all people who met her. Born with Down Syndrome, pulmonary hypertension, and a heart defect, simple illnesses such as the common cold were a constant source of concern for her family. On January 9, 2015, Lila Kate left our lives to be in heaven. Raising funds for organizations such as Garland County Special Olympics and the Arkansas Down Syndrome Association in her memory is a top priority for her family, friends, and our community. Your participation in this event gives great comfort to Lila Kate's family, and it helps support many nonprofit organizations in our community. With your generosity, we have given over $300,000.00 to local non profits assisting special needs children and their families!

In 2023, with your help, we supported Sunshine Therapeutic Riding, While We Are Waiting, Special Olympics, I Can! of Arkansas, Arkansas Down Syndrome Association, Our Promise, CASA, OCC, The Call, Miracle League, Beacon of Hope, Cooper Anthony CAC, and Arkansas Hunters for the Hungry. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!