AlexTru Foundation - 3rd Annual 5k

  • Date Sat 12th April 2025
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location West Palm Beach, Florida
  • Price $16.90 - $48.70
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 3rd Annual AlexTru Foundation 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in beautiful West Palm Beach, Palm Beach! This vibrant event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels to walk, run, or even dance their way through a scenic 5K course, all in support of young adult cancer patients aged 18-34. With 100% of the proceeds benefiting the foundation's grant program, your participation directly helps provide financial assistance to those bravely facing cancer treatment.

The day kicks off bright and early at 6:00 AM with registration, followed by the 5K run/walk at 7:30 AM and a fun 400m kids dash at 8:45 AM. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a fantastic Finish Line Festival featuring family-friendly games, free meals from IdealNutrition (while supplies last), and complimentary Celsius drinks. Every participant will receive a medal, and those who register by March 15 are guaranteed a free t-shirt. Don’t miss this opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate hope, and honor the legacy of Alexander Trujillo. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with joy and purpose!

Organiser's Description

WALK, RUN - SUPPORT THE CAUSE!
ALL AGES AND LEVELS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US AT OUR 3RD ANNUAL 5K!

THE ALEXANDER TRUJILLO FOUNDATION IS RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT ALL YOUNG ADULT CANCER PATIENTS OF AGES 18-34. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS 5K WILL BE GOING TOWARDS OUR GRANT PROGRAM. PARTICIPATE WITH US AS WE GIVE YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS/FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHILE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

6:00 AM Registration Opens

7:20 AM - Road Closure

7:30 AM 5K Run/Walk Begins

8:45 AM Kids 400m Dash

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Finish Line Festival

EVENT DETAILS:

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REGISTRATION AND DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE!

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RUNNERS WILL BE CHIPPED & TIMED

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FREE MEALS BY IDEALNUTRITION (AS SUPPLIES LAST)

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FREE CELSIUS (AS SUPPLIES LAST)

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FREE T-SHIRTS TO REGISTRANTS (GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED. BY MARCH 15, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST THEREAFTER)

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MEDALS AWARDED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS (GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED. BY MARCH 15, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST THEREAFTER)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL PAOLA AT 561-846-8400 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE! THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND ALL AGES.
YOU CAN RUN, WALK, SKIP, SHUFFLE, SAUNTER OR DANCE YOUR WAY THROUGH OUR 5K COURSE.

IS IT JUST A 5K?
NOT AT ALL, ITS AN EVENT FULL OF SUPPORT, FAITH, HOPE AND OVERALL JOY! WE WILL BE STARTING OFF WITH A PRE-RACE WARM UP AND A POST-RACE COOL DOWN. FAMILY FRIENDLY GAMES AND OUR SPONSORS WILL BE ONSITE. WE ARE EXCITED TO HOST AND SEE YOU THERE!

WHAT DOES THE 5K BENEFIT?
THE ALEXANDER TRUJILLO (ALEXTRU) FOUNDATION ANNUAL 5K EVENT BENEFITS THE ALEXTRU GRANT FUNDS. THE GRANT FUND WAS CREATED TO ASSIST YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS OF AGES 18-34 YEARS WHO ARE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENTS IN FLORIDA.

WHO IS ALEXANDER TRUJILLO?
ALEXANDER TRUJILLO WAS A 21-YEAR-OLD WHO WENT THROUGH A YEAR OF ACUTE LYMPHOCYTE LEUKEMIA TREATMENT AT SYLVESTER CANCER CENTER IN 2018. HE WAS A KINDHEARTED YOUNG MAN WHO HELPED MANY PEOPLE FROM A YOUNG AGE. HE ASPIRED TO FINISH HIS COLLEGE EDUCATION AND BECOME A HISTORY PROFESSOR AT A LOCAL UNIVERSITY EDUCATING YOUNG ADULTS. WHILE IN TREATMENT, HE PLANNED ON OPENING THIS FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, FAITH AND ASSISTANCE TO ALL YOUNG ADULTS WHO WERE ENCOUNTERED WITH CANCER AS AN OBSTACLE IN THEIR LIFE. WHEN ALEX PASSED AWAY, HIS FAMILY CREATED THIS FUND TO HONOR HIS MEMORY AS A DEDICATED YOUNG MAN WHO MADE IT A PRIORITY HELPING OTHERS ON A REGULAR BASIS.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?
ALL SPONSORS ARE WELCOMED! WE HAVE VARIOUS TYPES OF SPONSOR LEVELS. REACH OUT TO PAOLA TRUJILLO FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 561-846-8400 OR EMAIL AT [email protected].

Races

  • General Registration

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th April 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $48.70

    CLOSED
  • General Registration - Ages 65 and Older

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th April 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $43.40

    CLOSED
  • Fun Run for Kids

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $16.90

    CLOSED
    Fun run for kids up to 15 years old, they will run a short distance of 400 meters and will be given a medal when they cross the finish line.
  • 5k Virtual

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    $48.70

    CLOSED

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Location

Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, 33413, FL, United States

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