Afro Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile
- Date Sat 28th October 2023
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Jacksonville, Florida
- Price $12.00 - $23.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and meaningful day at the Afro Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, at the picturesque Ed Austin Regional Park in Jacksonville, Duval. This vibrant event offers participants the chance to engage in a chip-timed 5K Fun Run or a 1 Mile Walk/Run, all while supporting vital community development initiatives led by the African Union of Florida (AUF).
Not only will you enjoy a fantastic race day experience, but you'll also be treated to a delicious ethnic breakfast showcasing the flavors of the Togolese, Kenyan, and Tanzanian communities in Jacksonville. Every finisher will take home a unique hand-crafted African Print Tote bag, made in Togo and specially shipped for this occasion in collaboration with Jamila Awou. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and cultural celebration while making a difference in the lives of orphan youths in Togo through the Amandine Glory Foundation. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run for a cause!
Not only will you enjoy a fantastic race day experience, but you'll also be treated to a delicious ethnic breakfast showcasing the flavors of the Togolese, Kenyan, and Tanzanian communities in Jacksonville. Every finisher will take home a unique hand-crafted African Print Tote bag, made in Togo and specially shipped for this occasion in collaboration with Jamila Awou. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and cultural celebration while making a difference in the lives of orphan youths in Togo through the Amandine Glory Foundation. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run for a cause!
Organiser's Description
Join us on Saturday October 28th at the Ed Austin Regional Park. Both the 5K Fun Run and the 1 Mile Walk/Run will be chip timed, and funds raised will go towards enabling and supporting community development efforts of the African Union of Florida (AUF). Additional funds raised will support the startup non-profit based in both Jacksonville, Florida and in Togo, West Africa, Amandine Glory Foundation, in its efforts to empower orphan youths to be unstoppable in West Africa, Togo.
All participants will get to taste the delicious ethnic breakfast provided by the Togolese, Kenyan, and Tanzanian connected community in Jacksonville. All finishers will receive a hand-crafted African Print Tote bag, made in West Africa Togo, and shipped specifically for this event, in partnership with the African print clothing company, Jamila Awou. Additional bags and merchandise are purchasable on race day.
All participants will get to taste the delicious ethnic breakfast provided by the Togolese, Kenyan, and Tanzanian connected community in Jacksonville. All finishers will receive a hand-crafted African Print Tote bag, made in West Africa Togo, and shipped specifically for this event, in partnership with the African print clothing company, Jamila Awou. Additional bags and merchandise are purchasable on race day.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee &
Sat 28th October 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
$23.00
CLOSEDThis race is a chip timed 5km run. -
1 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.00 Fee &
Sat 28th October 2023 (8:30AM EDT)
$12.00
CLOSED
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