A Race for the Rest of Us
- Date Sun 3rd August 2025
- Time 12:00PM PDT
- Location Springfield, Oregon
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 5th annual "A Race for the Rest of Us" on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, in the vibrant city of Springfield, Lane County! This unique event features a fun and friendly 0.5k race, perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. Whether you prefer to walk, run, roll, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, this race is designed for everyone. Plus, if you can't make it in person, you can still participate virtually from anywhere in the world!
This heartwarming event aims to raise funds for the Senior Meals Program, which provides nutritious meals and essential support to seniors in Lane County. Every participant receives a stylish T-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a race sticker to celebrate their achievement. With discounted registration fees for seniors aged 60 and over, it's a wonderful opportunity to support a great cause while having fun. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference and be part of a community that cares!
This heartwarming event aims to raise funds for the Senior Meals Program, which provides nutritious meals and essential support to seniors in Lane County. Every participant receives a stylish T-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a race sticker to celebrate their achievement. With discounted registration fees for seniors aged 60 and over, it's a wonderful opportunity to support a great cause while having fun. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference and be part of a community that cares!
Organiser's Description
A RACE FOR THE REST OF US
RACE OVERVIEW
Senior & Disability Services, a division of Lane Council of Governments, is hosting their 5th annual A Race for the Rest of Us! This is a "race for a good cause" - to raise money for the Senior Meals Program at Senior & Disability Services, which provides food to Lane County seniors who might otherwise go hungry. The distance is a whopping 0.5k - nope, that is not a typo! That is a half kilometer or about one third of a mile, or about 546 yards, or about 1640 feet, or about twice as far as the average good golfer can hit a golf ball off of a tee - you get the idea.
Unable to join the race in person? No problem! You can participate in the 0.5k from wherever you are in the world!
Every participant gets a T-shirt, a finishers medal, and a race sticker to show off your race completion and your support for Senior Meals! Have you seen those oval stickers on the back of someones car with the numbers on them? Yep, like that, only much cooler!
* DISTANCE: in person 0.5k & virtual 0.5k
* RACE DAY: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, 12pm
* SWAG: T-Shirt, Sticker, Medal!
* LOCATION: PublicHouse, 418 A St., Springfield, OR 97477, and also virtually.
* TERRAIN: Flat concrete (sidewalk)
Come walk/run/roll with us or do it on your own time. Whatever works best for you. A portion of each registration will be donated to the Senior & Disability Services Senior Meals Program in Lane County.
Since this race benefits seniors 60+ in Lane County, seniors that sign up to "race" with us will get a $5 dollar discount!
Ages 12 and under: $20
Ages 13-59: $30
Ages 60+: $5 discount so only $25
PACKET PICK UP
Packets can be picked up on Friday, August 1st from 11am-2pm at 859 Willamette St., Eugene, OR 5th floor. Packets can also be picked up day of race (August 3rd) starting at 12pm.
SHIRTS & BIBS
Shirts and bibs are printed specifically for each participant. Once a registration is complete (paid for), it cannot be changed. If you chose the in-person option, packet pick-up will be the day of the race or on Friday, August 2nd at Lane Council of Governments, 859 Willamette St., Ste 500, Eugene, OR from 11-2pm. If you choose a virtual option, your packet will be available for pick up on August 2nd or shipped directly to you!
ABOUT THE SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM
The Senior Meals Program is a nutrition wellness program which helps Lane County adults aged 60 and up maintain their independence by providing healthy meals and opportunities to develop and maintain vital social connections. S&DS operates 9 Cafe 60 Meal Sites throughout Lane County and provides nutritious meals, friendly visits, regular safety and wellness checks, and access to a myriad of other community-based services to seniors in their home through the Meals on Wheels program. S&DS serves over 36,000 Cafe 60 meals and delivers over 96,000 Meals on Wheels each year, reaching over 1,400 Lane County seniors.
To learn more about the Senior Meals Program, please visit www.lcog.org/sdslane/page/senior-meals
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
* This is just my speed, can I walk the whole way? Yes! Walk, run, skip, push or pull a wagon, you decide!
* Is this "race" wheelchair, power chair, and walker friendly? Yes! However you decide to roll to the finish!
* Is this "race" stroller friendly? Of course!
* Is this "race" dog friendly? Yes!
RACE OVERVIEW
Senior & Disability Services, a division of Lane Council of Governments, is hosting their 5th annual A Race for the Rest of Us! This is a "race for a good cause" - to raise money for the Senior Meals Program at Senior & Disability Services, which provides food to Lane County seniors who might otherwise go hungry. The distance is a whopping 0.5k - nope, that is not a typo! That is a half kilometer or about one third of a mile, or about 546 yards, or about 1640 feet, or about twice as far as the average good golfer can hit a golf ball off of a tee - you get the idea.
Unable to join the race in person? No problem! You can participate in the 0.5k from wherever you are in the world!
Every participant gets a T-shirt, a finishers medal, and a race sticker to show off your race completion and your support for Senior Meals! Have you seen those oval stickers on the back of someones car with the numbers on them? Yep, like that, only much cooler!
* DISTANCE: in person 0.5k & virtual 0.5k
* RACE DAY: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, 12pm
* SWAG: T-Shirt, Sticker, Medal!
* LOCATION: PublicHouse, 418 A St., Springfield, OR 97477, and also virtually.
* TERRAIN: Flat concrete (sidewalk)
Come walk/run/roll with us or do it on your own time. Whatever works best for you. A portion of each registration will be donated to the Senior & Disability Services Senior Meals Program in Lane County.
Since this race benefits seniors 60+ in Lane County, seniors that sign up to "race" with us will get a $5 dollar discount!
Ages 12 and under: $20
Ages 13-59: $30
Ages 60+: $5 discount so only $25
PACKET PICK UP
Packets can be picked up on Friday, August 1st from 11am-2pm at 859 Willamette St., Eugene, OR 5th floor. Packets can also be picked up day of race (August 3rd) starting at 12pm.
SHIRTS & BIBS
Shirts and bibs are printed specifically for each participant. Once a registration is complete (paid for), it cannot be changed. If you chose the in-person option, packet pick-up will be the day of the race or on Friday, August 2nd at Lane Council of Governments, 859 Willamette St., Ste 500, Eugene, OR from 11-2pm. If you choose a virtual option, your packet will be available for pick up on August 2nd or shipped directly to you!
ABOUT THE SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM
The Senior Meals Program is a nutrition wellness program which helps Lane County adults aged 60 and up maintain their independence by providing healthy meals and opportunities to develop and maintain vital social connections. S&DS operates 9 Cafe 60 Meal Sites throughout Lane County and provides nutritious meals, friendly visits, regular safety and wellness checks, and access to a myriad of other community-based services to seniors in their home through the Meals on Wheels program. S&DS serves over 36,000 Cafe 60 meals and delivers over 96,000 Meals on Wheels each year, reaching over 1,400 Lane County seniors.
To learn more about the Senior Meals Program, please visit www.lcog.org/sdslane/page/senior-meals
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
* This is just my speed, can I walk the whole way? Yes! Walk, run, skip, push or pull a wagon, you decide!
* Is this "race" wheelchair, power chair, and walker friendly? Yes! However you decide to roll to the finish!
* Is this "race" stroller friendly? Of course!
* Is this "race" dog friendly? Yes!
Races
-
A Race for the Rest of Us: In-Person 0.5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd August 2025 (12:00PM PDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON -
A Race for the Rest of Us: Virtual 0.5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
OPENS SOON
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