5th Annual "Miles for Minus 1" Dwell Orphan Care 5k
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
$28.00 · 3 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual "Miles for Minus 1" Dwell Orphan Care 5K on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in beautiful South Williamsport, Lycoming! This inspiring event is perfect for everyone, from seasoned runners to those looking to participate in their very first 5K, and even families who want to enjoy a leisurely walk together. The mission behind "Miles for Minus 1" is to make a meaningful impact by reducing the number of orphans and vulnerable children in our communities.
Every step you take helps support local foster and adoptive families, ensuring that every child has a safe, loving, forever home. Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation helps raise vital funds and awareness for this important cause. Don’t forget to register by October 1st to secure your exclusive Dry Fit "Miles for Minus 1" 5K race shirt! Let’s come together for this uplifting event and make a difference—one less orphan, one less child in foster care, and one less unsupported family at a time. Grab your friends, spread the word, and join us for a morning of community spirit and inspiration!
Every step you take helps support local foster and adoptive families, ensuring that every child has a safe, loving, forever home. Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation helps raise vital funds and awareness for this important cause. Don’t forget to register by October 1st to secure your exclusive Dry Fit "Miles for Minus 1" 5K race shirt! Let’s come together for this uplifting event and make a difference—one less orphan, one less child in foster care, and one less unsupported family at a time. Grab your friends, spread the word, and join us for a morning of community spirit and inspiration!
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Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Dry Fit Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$28.00
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5k Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Dry Fit Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$28.00
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5k Virtual Event
VirtualIncl. $3.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Dry Fit Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$28.00
Organiser's description
We believe EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING for the cause of caring for orphans, vulnerable children, and the families who love them. Whether you are a seasoned runner, are looking to take part in your first 5K, or you want to grab your friends and family for a walk, join us for a morning of inspiration.
We have named this "MILES FOR MINUS 1" because our efforts at Dwell Orphan Care focus on having _1 less orphan in the world, 1 less child in foster care, 1 less teen aging out, and 1 less foster family feeling unsupported and alone._
Funds raised from this event will go towards helping Dwell Orphan Care support the mission of lifting up local foster and adoptive families so that children have a safe, loving, forever home in which to dwell!
THE PURPOSE OF THIS EVENT IS TO BRING US ALL TOGETHER FOR 1 CAUSE.
1 LESS ORPHAN
1 LESS CHILD IN FOSTER CARE
1 LESS CHILD AGING OUT
1 LESS FAMILY UNSUPPORTED
Grab a buddy and walk or run with us - and tell your friends!
*YOU MUST REGISTER NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1ST TO BE GUARANTEED A DRY FIT MILES FOR MINUS 1 5K RACE SHIRT.
WHILE ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE (OCT.20TH), YOU MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 1ST, TO BE GUARANTEED A MILES FOR MINUS 1 5K SHIRT ON RACE DAY. In-person participants will receive their shirt on race day. Virtual participants will have their shirts mailed.
*You can help us raise funds and awareness with this event too! Watch your email after you register for follow up information on how you can expand your reach and be a big part of the mission of caring for orphans and vulnerable children as well as the families that love them!
We have named this "MILES FOR MINUS 1" because our efforts at Dwell Orphan Care focus on having _1 less orphan in the world, 1 less child in foster care, 1 less teen aging out, and 1 less foster family feeling unsupported and alone._
Funds raised from this event will go towards helping Dwell Orphan Care support the mission of lifting up local foster and adoptive families so that children have a safe, loving, forever home in which to dwell!
THE PURPOSE OF THIS EVENT IS TO BRING US ALL TOGETHER FOR 1 CAUSE.
1 LESS ORPHAN
1 LESS CHILD IN FOSTER CARE
1 LESS CHILD AGING OUT
1 LESS FAMILY UNSUPPORTED
Grab a buddy and walk or run with us - and tell your friends!
*YOU MUST REGISTER NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1ST TO BE GUARANTEED A DRY FIT MILES FOR MINUS 1 5K RACE SHIRT.
WHILE ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE (OCT.20TH), YOU MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 1ST, TO BE GUARANTEED A MILES FOR MINUS 1 5K SHIRT ON RACE DAY. In-person participants will receive their shirt on race day. Virtual participants will have their shirts mailed.
*You can help us raise funds and awareness with this event too! Watch your email after you register for follow up information on how you can expand your reach and be a big part of the mission of caring for orphans and vulnerable children as well as the families that love them!
Location
South Williamsport Park Complex, E Central Ave, South Williamsport, 17702, PA, United States
5th Annual "Miles for Minus 1" Dwell Orphan Care 5k
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