3rd Annual Avalaunch Gives Back 5k and Family Mascot Fun Run
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Past event
11:30 AM MDT
Salt Lake City, Utah
$22.20–$38.10 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an exciting day of fun and philanthropy at the 3rd Annual Avalaunch Gives Back 5k and Family Mascot Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, at the picturesque Wheeler Historic Farm in Salt Lake City. This vibrant event features a chip-timed 5k race along a beautiful, flat course and a delightful one-mile fun run led by the beloved Eddie the Yeti mascot. Participants can look forward to a post-race breakfast, awards ceremony, and fantastic runners' gift bags, including a race t-shirt for those who pre-register.
Not only is this a chance to enjoy a day of fitness and community, but it's also an opportunity to support two worthy causes: the Avalaunch Media Scholarship Program, which helps Utah students pursue their educational dreams, and the Water For Life Charity, dedicated to providing clean water solutions in developing countries. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, the Avalaunch Gives Back event promises to be an unforgettable experience that combines fitness with giving back. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while having a blast!
Not only is this a chance to enjoy a day of fitness and community, but it's also an opportunity to support two worthy causes: the Avalaunch Media Scholarship Program, which helps Utah students pursue their educational dreams, and the Water For Life Charity, dedicated to providing clean water solutions in developing countries. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, the Avalaunch Gives Back event promises to be an unforgettable experience that combines fitness with giving back. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while having a blast!
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Races
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3rd Annual Avalaunch Gives Back 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed11:30 AM MDT
$38.10
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Avalaunch Yeti Mascot Family Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed11:00 AM MDT
$22.20
Organiser's description
THE EVENT:
AVALAUNCH GIVES BACK 5K AND FAMILY FUN RUN
Join Avalaunch Media on Saturday September 30th at Wheeler Historic Farm in Salt Lake City for the Avalaunch Gives Back Charity 5k and Eddie the Yeti Mascot Family Fun Run. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Avalaunch Media Scholarship Program and the Water For Life Charity. See info on this two outstanding organization below!
Read 10 reasons why you should participate! https://avalaunchmedia.com/10-reasons-not-to-miss-the-avalaunch-gives-back-5k-and-mascot-fun-run
EVENT DETAILS:
This is the 3rd year for this event and were excited to bring it back. The event includes a 5k at the beautiful and historic Wheeler Farms, plus a mascot family one mile fun run hosted by Avalaunch Medias own, Eddie the Yeti!
There will be post race awards and breakfast after the event concludes plus overall and age group awards and a very nice runners gift bag (with race t-shirt!) courtesy of our sponsors.
Mascots will be announced at a later date!
You can register on the morning of. We are cashless, so you will sign up here on this site and just show us your confirmation on your phone so we get you on the list and a bib. T-shirts only guaranteed for those who pre-register!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Packet Pick up and Event Registration (no cash will be accepted. You can just sign up online on your way to the race or once you've arrived. Show our volunteers your race confirmation and they will get your chip timed bib and add you to the list!)
9:00 a.m. Avalaunch Yeti Mascot Family Fun Run (1 mile long) - FREE for 5k participants to do!
9:30 a.m. Avalaunch Gives Back 5k on the Wheeler Historic Farm USATF Certified 5k course. This will be a chip timed event on a flat, fast, beautiful course through the farm!
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Post race breakfast, and awards ceremony.
Awards Given: Top 3 overall male, top 3 overall female, top 3 age group male and female in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Our causes:
AVALAUNCH GIVES BACK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (HTTPS://AVALAUNCHMEDIA.COM/SCHOLARSHIP/)
At Avalaunch Media, we are committed to supporting Utah students in their educational pursuits and helping to develop the next generation of leaders and believers here in the Beehive State. Every year, for more than a decade, our agency has launched its annual tradition of supporting education through the Avalaunch Media Scholarship Contest as part of our #AvalaunchGivesBack initiative. This years winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship to put toward their marketing education at any Utah-based institution. It is our goal in the coming years to begin to give out 25 $1,000 scholarships every year!
WATER FOR LIFE(HTTPS://WATERFORLIFECHARITY.ORG/) https://waterforlifecharity.org/%29:
WE OFFER SUPPORT & RELIEF TO THE WORLD WHERE TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE WATER AFFECTS HUMAN LIFE
Dedicated to saving lives through clean water and clean living conditions
Water For Life Charity drills wells and supplies water filters to developing countries lacking safe, clean drinking water. A single water filter supplied has the capacity to purify over 100,000 gallons of water removing 99.9999% of water borne diseases. Water For Life Charitys mission is to help women, children and families live bacteria free, productive lives. With the support of our generous donors, we give the hope of life through clean water. Save Lives. Give Clean Water.
EVENT SPONSORS:
Avalaunch Media https://avalaunchmedia.com
Deseret Management Corporation https://www.deseretmanagement.com
Promote IT Utah https://www.promoteitutah.com
Kodiak Cakes https://kodiakcakes.com
Patients Choice https://www.patientschoicemedical.com
ROAM Humanitarian https://roamhumanitarian.org
Odyssey Snacks https://odysseysnacks.com
Galen College of Nursing https://galencollege.edu/news/mountainstar-healthcare-welcomes-galen-to-salt-lake-city
AVALAUNCH GIVES BACK 5K AND FAMILY FUN RUN
Join Avalaunch Media on Saturday September 30th at Wheeler Historic Farm in Salt Lake City for the Avalaunch Gives Back Charity 5k and Eddie the Yeti Mascot Family Fun Run. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Avalaunch Media Scholarship Program and the Water For Life Charity. See info on this two outstanding organization below!
Read 10 reasons why you should participate! https://avalaunchmedia.com/10-reasons-not-to-miss-the-avalaunch-gives-back-5k-and-mascot-fun-run
EVENT DETAILS:
This is the 3rd year for this event and were excited to bring it back. The event includes a 5k at the beautiful and historic Wheeler Farms, plus a mascot family one mile fun run hosted by Avalaunch Medias own, Eddie the Yeti!
There will be post race awards and breakfast after the event concludes plus overall and age group awards and a very nice runners gift bag (with race t-shirt!) courtesy of our sponsors.
Mascots will be announced at a later date!
You can register on the morning of. We are cashless, so you will sign up here on this site and just show us your confirmation on your phone so we get you on the list and a bib. T-shirts only guaranteed for those who pre-register!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Packet Pick up and Event Registration (no cash will be accepted. You can just sign up online on your way to the race or once you've arrived. Show our volunteers your race confirmation and they will get your chip timed bib and add you to the list!)
9:00 a.m. Avalaunch Yeti Mascot Family Fun Run (1 mile long) - FREE for 5k participants to do!
9:30 a.m. Avalaunch Gives Back 5k on the Wheeler Historic Farm USATF Certified 5k course. This will be a chip timed event on a flat, fast, beautiful course through the farm!
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Post race breakfast, and awards ceremony.
Awards Given: Top 3 overall male, top 3 overall female, top 3 age group male and female in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Our causes:
AVALAUNCH GIVES BACK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (HTTPS://AVALAUNCHMEDIA.COM/SCHOLARSHIP/)
At Avalaunch Media, we are committed to supporting Utah students in their educational pursuits and helping to develop the next generation of leaders and believers here in the Beehive State. Every year, for more than a decade, our agency has launched its annual tradition of supporting education through the Avalaunch Media Scholarship Contest as part of our #AvalaunchGivesBack initiative. This years winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship to put toward their marketing education at any Utah-based institution. It is our goal in the coming years to begin to give out 25 $1,000 scholarships every year!
WATER FOR LIFE(HTTPS://WATERFORLIFECHARITY.ORG/) https://waterforlifecharity.org/%29:
WE OFFER SUPPORT & RELIEF TO THE WORLD WHERE TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE WATER AFFECTS HUMAN LIFE
Dedicated to saving lives through clean water and clean living conditions
Water For Life Charity drills wells and supplies water filters to developing countries lacking safe, clean drinking water. A single water filter supplied has the capacity to purify over 100,000 gallons of water removing 99.9999% of water borne diseases. Water For Life Charitys mission is to help women, children and families live bacteria free, productive lives. With the support of our generous donors, we give the hope of life through clean water. Save Lives. Give Clean Water.
EVENT SPONSORS:
Avalaunch Media https://avalaunchmedia.com
Deseret Management Corporation https://www.deseretmanagement.com
Promote IT Utah https://www.promoteitutah.com
Kodiak Cakes https://kodiakcakes.com
Patients Choice https://www.patientschoicemedical.com
ROAM Humanitarian https://roamhumanitarian.org
Odyssey Snacks https://odysseysnacks.com
Galen College of Nursing https://galencollege.edu/news/mountainstar-healthcare-welcomes-galen-to-salt-lake-city
Location
6351 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, 84121, UT, United States
3rd Annual Avalaunch Gives Back 5k and Family Mascot Fun Run
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