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9th Annual Heroes for Education 5K Run/Walk

Lake Worth, Florida

Lake Worth, Florida

Sat 28th October 2023

5 races

Organiser's Description

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 AT JOHN PRINCE PARK, 4756 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FLย  33461
**SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 800 REGISTEREDย  MEDAL GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 1,000 REGISTERED.ย 
*Reduced rate for student, teacher & school district employees. ID number required. No other coupons apply.*
Early Packet-Pickup information is available on 10/1/2023
Participate in the 5K or Kids Fun Run. Join enthusiastic runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters of education who come together annually to help promote health and wellness while making an impact in Palm Beach Countyโ€™s public schools.ย  ย  Frequently Asked Questions
AccuChip Timing | Race Event Shirt | ย Finishers Medal | 5 Year Age Group Awards
HEROES AWARDS* to Palm Beach County Public Schools:$ย  ย 1,250 TOP Participating Team$ย  ย 1,000 TOP Participating Team: Elementary School$ย  ย 1,000 TOP Participating Team: Middle School$ย  ย 1,000 TOP Participating Team: High School
FASTEST RUN TEAM$500 1st Place$300 2nd Place$200 3rd Place1st, 2nd, and 3rd, place prizes awarded for Elementary School, Middle School, and High School
*Each award will be presented to the designated School District-operated Palm Beach County public school of the registered team(s). Fastest Run Team awards are based on the 5K Run.ย  One award per school. Private and Charter Schools are not eligible.ย  CLICK HERE for Rules & Details
FUNDRAISING TEAM PRIZES
Join your school's fundraising team! 50% of the funds raised by teams will be donated back to the school or department for wellness initiatives!You MUST be part of the school's fundraising team for the donations to be applied to that school or department.The School Mascot Dashย Itโ€™s a dash to the finish line for our Palm Beach County school mascots to claim the Fastest School Mascot Dash title.Will your school be there? ย $250 prize for the fastest mascot on the move! ย Registration is Free & will count towards the Heroes Awards participation goal only.ย ย This is separate from registering for any of the Heroes for Education Run Walk races. (Answer NO to joining a team).The School Mascot Dash is not associated with the Heroes Awards. ย Schools that win a Heroes Award are eligible to win the Mascot Dash.
Age Group AwardsThe awards will be given out by age groups.Age group awards are presented in 5-year increments starting at age 9 and under to age 70 and over in the 5K race. First, second and third place winners will be awarded as well as Overall Winners and Masters for both male and female.Race results will be posted the morning of the race and updated every five minutes until all runners are finished. Final race results will be posted on the AccuChip Timing website after 2:00pm the day of the race.
Race Day Schedule:6:00amย  Race Day Registration7:00amย  Welcome and Warm-Up7:30amย  5K Run Walk (chip timed)8:15amย  Kids 1 Mile Fun Runย 8:30amย  Kids 100 Yard Dashย 8:35amย  School Mascot Dash8:45amย  Awards Ceremony
This special event helps to raise vital funds & awareness for public education, therefore, no refunds are available.ย Thank you for supporting students in Palm Beach County public schools.ย 

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Sat 28th October 2023

    CLOSED
  • 5K Run/Walk - School District Students, Teacher & Employees - ID Required

    Sat 28th October 2023

    CLOSED
  • Kids 1 Mile Fun Run

    Sat 28th October 2023

    CLOSED
  • Kids 100 Yard Dash

    Sat 28th October 2023

    CLOSED
  • School Mascot Dash

    Sat 28th October 2023

    CLOSED

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