$5 5k for Why Not Now?
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Past event
9:00 AM CDT
Brandon, Mississippi
$6.30 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting $5 5K for Why Not Now? on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at RunStrong HQ in Brandon, Rankin! This exciting event kicks off at 8 am and invites participants of all levels to walk or run the scenic 5K (3.1 miles) course while supporting a fantastic cause. September’s beneficiary, Why Not Now?, is dedicated to aiding those in need within the Jackson Metro Area, providing essential services like meals for the homeless and support for local families facing hardships.
Every dollar raised from the $5 5K will directly benefit Why Not Now?, making your participation meaningful. Whether you choose to tackle the full 5K or enjoy the event at your own pace, your presence will make a difference. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast for just $10 afterward, also supporting the cause! Online registration is open until September 5, but walk-up signup will be available starting at 7:15 am on event day. Gather your friends, grab your $5, and join us for a day of fun, community spirit, and giving back!
Every dollar raised from the $5 5K will directly benefit Why Not Now?, making your participation meaningful. Whether you choose to tackle the full 5K or enjoy the event at your own pace, your presence will make a difference. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast for just $10 afterward, also supporting the cause! Online registration is open until September 5, but walk-up signup will be available starting at 7:15 am on event day. Gather your friends, grab your $5, and join us for a day of fun, community spirit, and giving back!
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5k Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
$6.30
Organiser's description
The next $5 5K is set for Saturday, September 7 at 8 am, from RunStrong HQ! Septembers beneficiary is Why Not Now? Why Not Now is an organization in the Jackson Metro Area whose mission is to help those less fortunate. On Sundays around noon, youll find them serving lunch to the homeless population at Poindexter Park in Jackson. They also use their email database to communicate to their followers when there is a need in their community for anything from socks, water, or food to school supplies, groceries, or covering bills for people who have fallen on hard times. Additionally, theyll be providing Christmas for some patients at Childrens of Mississippi. Every dollar received at the $5 5K will go directly to Why Not Now?.
You know the drill by now! Grab $5 and your friends and come walk or run a no pressure 5K (3.1 miles)! ALL PROCEEDS will go straight to Why Not Now?! If you dont want to do the whole 5K, you can turn around and head back at any point. You can even just come for support and dont have to walk a step!
Stick around after the 5K for a pancake breakfast for $10, also benefitting Why Not Now?.
Online registration closes Thursday, September 5. As always, walk up signup at the event is available and will start at 7:15 am event day!
You can find the Facebook event here --> https://www.facebook.com/share/Cu2ywXQNRBshZ3t3/
You know the drill by now! Grab $5 and your friends and come walk or run a no pressure 5K (3.1 miles)! ALL PROCEEDS will go straight to Why Not Now?! If you dont want to do the whole 5K, you can turn around and head back at any point. You can even just come for support and dont have to walk a step!
Stick around after the 5K for a pancake breakfast for $10, also benefitting Why Not Now?.
Online registration closes Thursday, September 5. As always, walk up signup at the event is available and will start at 7:15 am event day!
You can find the Facebook event here --> https://www.facebook.com/share/Cu2ywXQNRBshZ3t3/
Location
RunStrong HQ, 1909 Spillway Road, Brandon, 39047, MS, United States
$5 5k for Why Not Now?
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