5th Annual Poteet Strawberry: 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Poteet, Texas
- Price $23.25
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to experience a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the 5th Annual Poteet Strawberry 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the charming town of Poteet, Atascosa. This vibrant event not only promotes health and wellness but also serves as the exciting kickoff to the beloved Poteet Rotary Strawberry Festival, featuring a Battle of the Bands, a Car & Bike Show, and a variety of local vendors. Participants can choose between a timed 5K or a leisurely 1-Mile Fun Walk, making it a perfect outing for families and runners of all skill levels.
Join in the celebration as you enjoy the scenic route through the picturesque Poteet Strawberry Grounds, where you can take in the sights and sounds of springtime. The event promises special appearances by the adorable festival mascots, Ruby and Freckles, and offers the first 200 finishers a coveted medal along with T-shirts for the first registered participants. Don’t miss out on the chance to savor the famous Poteet strawberries, all while supporting local initiatives. Mark your calendar and gather your friends and family for a delightful day of community spirit, healthy competition, and strawberry-filled
Join in the celebration as you enjoy the scenic route through the picturesque Poteet Strawberry Grounds, where you can take in the sights and sounds of springtime. The event promises special appearances by the adorable festival mascots, Ruby and Freckles, and offers the first 200 finishers a coveted medal along with T-shirts for the first registered participants. Don’t miss out on the chance to savor the famous Poteet strawberries, all while supporting local initiatives. Mark your calendar and gather your friends and family for a delightful day of community spirit, healthy competition, and strawberry-filled
Organiser's Description
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the 5th Annual Poteet Strawberry 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk, hosted by the TRICITY ROAD WARRIORS (TCRW) on Saturday, April 5, 2025! This exciting event marks the kickoff to the much-anticipated Poteet Rotary Strawberry Shift, Battle of the Bands, and the renowned Poteet Strawberry Festival, making it a perfect way to celebrate our community and the vibrant spirit of spring.
As a nonprofit organization, TCRW is dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and the joy of movement while raising funds for our Scholarship Fund, the Beautiful You Project, and other initiatives. This year's Strawberry Run/Walk promises to be unforgettable, featuring special appearances by the beloved Poteet Strawberry Festival mascots, Ruby and Freckles, as well as the 2nd Annual Car & Bike Show presented by 74 Lube & Inspection, the Grange Art Show, and a variety of vendors, food trucks and giveaways. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the famous Poteet strawberries, lovingly sold by the Poteet Rotary Club.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Poteet Strawberry 5K & 1 Mile Berry Run/Walk
Children aged 10 and under must be supervised by an adult aged while participating in the 5K and 1 Mile. Please ensure that the supervising adult is also registered for the event. Thank you for understanding!
SHIRT DEADLINE: TO SECURE SHIRT/SIZE IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025 After this date, shirt availability and sizes are NOT GUARANTEED
MEDALS:
To earn your FINISHERS MEDAL, you must complete the distance you registered for and cross the finish line.
_MEDALS TO THE FIRST 200 FINISHERS & T-SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 200 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS. YOU MUST START AND FINISH THE DISTANCE YOU SIGNED UP FOR._
Remember, FINISHERS MEDALS must be earned!"
TEAM TROPHY:
The TEAM TROPHY will be awarded to the LARGEST TEAM registered. Start assembling your teams now! Designate a team leader to register first and create a team name. The team leader will inform teammates about what to look for during the signup process. Best of luck to all the teams! Who will take home the 2025 TEAM TROPHY?
DEADLINE TO SECURE YOUR NAME ON A TEAM IS 11:59 P.M. ON APRIL 4, 2025. NO EXCEPTIONS.
REGISTRATION TIMELINE:
*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: NOVEMBER 8-30, 2024
5K & 1 MILE WALK PRICE $20 +FEES FOR AGES 10-70+ SHIRT (The 5K is Time Chipped).
1 MILE WALK PRICE $15 + FEES FOR AGES 5-9 MEDAL ONLY
PRICE INCREASE DEC. 1, 2024-APRIL 3, 2025
5K & 1 MILE WALK PRICE $25 + FEES FOR AGES 10-70+ SHIRT (The 5K is Time Chipped).
1 MILE WALK PRICE $20 + FEES FOR AGES 5-9 MEDAL ONLY
EVENT TIMELINE
*No Refunds, No Transfers or No Deferments.
If conditions are a danger to participants, spectators, volunteers, vendors... the R/W will be CANCELLED.
PACKET PICK-UP PRICE INCREASE: FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025
Time: 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Location: Poteet Strawberry Festival Grounds, Armed Forces Pavilion Poteet, Tx.
1 MILE WALK PRICE $15 + FEES FOR AGES 5-9 MEDAL ONLY
5K & 1 MILE WALK PRICE $30 + FEES FOR AGES 10-70+ SHIRT (The 5K is Time Chipped)
PACKET PICK-UP & DAY OF REGISTRATION:
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Location: Poteet Strawberry Festival Grounds, Armed Forces Pavilion in Poteet, Tx
Time: 6:00 a.m.-7:00a.m. CUT OFF TIME is 7:00a.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.
SHIRTS & SIZESARE NOT GUARRANTED!
1 MILE WALK PRICE $20 + FEES FOR AGES 5-9 MEDAL ONLY
5K & 1 MILE WALK PRICE $40 + FEES FOR AGES 10-70+ SHIRT (The 5K is Time Chipped).
PARKING:
LIONS CLUB PAVILION
COURSE:
The Poteet Strawberry 5K course is an OPEN COURSE. Please be aware that there may be traffic, so exercise caution while running/walking.
The 5K course goes through the Poteet Strawberry Grounds and goes out onto Amphion Rd., taking you to the countryside. There will be a turnaround at the halfway point and end at the Armed Forces Pavilion. The course will be marked with mile markers.
Water will be available at the turnaround and finish.
Refreshments will be available next to the EMS building.
We will be providing chip timing for the 5K race only! Results will be posted as they become available!
AWARDS:
5K Only: 1st, 2nd 3rd Place M/F in the following age categories: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
TEAM AWARD will be presented after the 5K WINNERS. DOOR PRIZES will be drawn from the tickets issued at the end of the Strawberry Run/Walk. You must be present to win.".
As a nonprofit organization, TCRW is dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and the joy of movement while raising funds for our Scholarship Fund, the Beautiful You Project, and other initiatives. This year's Strawberry Run/Walk promises to be unforgettable, featuring special appearances by the beloved Poteet Strawberry Festival mascots, Ruby and Freckles, as well as the 2nd Annual Car & Bike Show presented by 74 Lube & Inspection, the Grange Art Show, and a variety of vendors, food trucks and giveaways. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the famous Poteet strawberries, lovingly sold by the Poteet Rotary Club.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Poteet Strawberry 5K & 1 Mile Berry Run/Walk
Children aged 10 and under must be supervised by an adult aged while participating in the 5K and 1 Mile. Please ensure that the supervising adult is also registered for the event. Thank you for understanding!
SHIRT DEADLINE: TO SECURE SHIRT/SIZE IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025 After this date, shirt availability and sizes are NOT GUARANTEED
MEDALS:
To earn your FINISHERS MEDAL, you must complete the distance you registered for and cross the finish line.
_MEDALS TO THE FIRST 200 FINISHERS & T-SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 200 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS. YOU MUST START AND FINISH THE DISTANCE YOU SIGNED UP FOR._
Remember, FINISHERS MEDALS must be earned!"
TEAM TROPHY:
The TEAM TROPHY will be awarded to the LARGEST TEAM registered. Start assembling your teams now! Designate a team leader to register first and create a team name. The team leader will inform teammates about what to look for during the signup process. Best of luck to all the teams! Who will take home the 2025 TEAM TROPHY?
DEADLINE TO SECURE YOUR NAME ON A TEAM IS 11:59 P.M. ON APRIL 4, 2025. NO EXCEPTIONS.
REGISTRATION TIMELINE:
*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: NOVEMBER 8-30, 2024
5K & 1 MILE WALK PRICE $20 +FEES FOR AGES 10-70+ SHIRT (The 5K is Time Chipped).
1 MILE WALK PRICE $15 + FEES FOR AGES 5-9 MEDAL ONLY
PRICE INCREASE DEC. 1, 2024-APRIL 3, 2025
5K & 1 MILE WALK PRICE $25 + FEES FOR AGES 10-70+ SHIRT (The 5K is Time Chipped).
1 MILE WALK PRICE $20 + FEES FOR AGES 5-9 MEDAL ONLY
EVENT TIMELINE
*No Refunds, No Transfers or No Deferments.
If conditions are a danger to participants, spectators, volunteers, vendors... the R/W will be CANCELLED.
PACKET PICK-UP PRICE INCREASE: FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025
Time: 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Location: Poteet Strawberry Festival Grounds, Armed Forces Pavilion Poteet, Tx.
1 MILE WALK PRICE $15 + FEES FOR AGES 5-9 MEDAL ONLY
5K & 1 MILE WALK PRICE $30 + FEES FOR AGES 10-70+ SHIRT (The 5K is Time Chipped)
PACKET PICK-UP & DAY OF REGISTRATION:
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Location: Poteet Strawberry Festival Grounds, Armed Forces Pavilion in Poteet, Tx
Time: 6:00 a.m.-7:00a.m. CUT OFF TIME is 7:00a.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.
SHIRTS & SIZESARE NOT GUARRANTED!
1 MILE WALK PRICE $20 + FEES FOR AGES 5-9 MEDAL ONLY
5K & 1 MILE WALK PRICE $40 + FEES FOR AGES 10-70+ SHIRT (The 5K is Time Chipped).
PARKING:
LIONS CLUB PAVILION
COURSE:
The Poteet Strawberry 5K course is an OPEN COURSE. Please be aware that there may be traffic, so exercise caution while running/walking.
The 5K course goes through the Poteet Strawberry Grounds and goes out onto Amphion Rd., taking you to the countryside. There will be a turnaround at the halfway point and end at the Armed Forces Pavilion. The course will be marked with mile markers.
Water will be available at the turnaround and finish.
Refreshments will be available next to the EMS building.
We will be providing chip timing for the 5K race only! Results will be posted as they become available!
AWARDS:
5K Only: 1st, 2nd 3rd Place M/F in the following age categories: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
TEAM AWARD will be presented after the 5K WINNERS. DOOR PRIZES will be drawn from the tickets issued at the end of the Strawberry Run/Walk. You must be present to win.".
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