AMOR 5Kale Yeah!

Saturday, April 29, 2023 Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Charleston, South Carolina
Free–$43.40 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant AMOR 5Kale Yeah! event on Saturday, April 29, 2023, set against the stunning backdrop of the Woodland Nature Reserve in Charleston, Dorchester. This exciting 5K race features a delightful non-paved course that winds around picturesque lakes, making it perfect for both runners and walkers who appreciate the beauty of nature. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that includes not only the main race at 10 AM but also a free .5K fun run for kids under 10 starting at 11 AM.

The AMOR 5Kale Yeah! is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of community and wellness. After the race, attendees can enjoy live music, delicious plant-based food, and local vendors, all while soaking in the beautiful surroundings. This family-friendly event encourages everyone to bring their blankets and chairs for a relaxing experience. With a focus on sustainability, the event aims to be zero waste, so don’t forget to bring your water bottle and beer mug! All proceeds from the event go to support AMOR Healing Kitchen’s mission of providing nutritious meals to those in need. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, connect, and contribute to

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Races

  • Kids .5 (10 & under)

    Kids 10 and under race for free!

    10:00 AM EDT

    Free

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  • 5Kale Yeah!

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Schwag Bag

    9:00 AM EDT

    $43.40

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Organiser's description

THE AMOR 5K WILL BE HELD ON THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS OF THE WOODLAND NATURE RESERVE. THE NON-PAVED COURSE MEANDERS AROUND THE LAKES OF THE PROPERTY WITH THE START AND FINISH AT THEIR PICTURESQUE BEACH AREA. OPEN TO RUNNERS, WALKERS AND PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO BE OUTSIDE IN NATURE. WE ALSO INVITE ANYONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US TO LEARN ABOUT AMOR'S MISSION AND MEET SOME OF OUR SPONSORS & LOCAL VENDORS. THIS PLANT-BASED EVENT WILL HAVE FOOD, BEER AND LIVE MUSIC SO BRING YOUR BLANKET, CHAIRS AND FRIENDS. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE THIS A ZERO WASTE EVENT SO BRING YOUR WATER BOTTLE AND BEER MUG TOO.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT AMOR'S MISSION.

AMOR HEALING KITCHEN https://www.amorhealingkitchen.org IS A CHARLESTON BASED NON-PROFIT EMPOWERING OUR YOUTH WHILE PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS, PLANT-BASED MEALS TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING A HEALTH CRISIS. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF FOOD, SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS, EMPOWERING TEENS AND RAISING AWARENESS REGARDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN OUR FOOD AND OUR HEALTH.



FAQS

Q. HOW MUCH IS REGISTRATION?

A. THE 5K REGISTRATION IS $35 FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS NO MATTER THEIR AGE, PRICE INCREASES APRIL 1 TO $40.

Q. HOW MUCH IS THE KIDS .5K FUN RUN?

A. THE KIDS .5K RUN IS FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 10. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Q. WHAT DO THE FUNDS SUPPORT?

A. THE MONEY RAISED SUPPORTS AMOR HEALING KITCHENS MISSION TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS, PLANT-BASED MEALS PREPARED BY TEEN VOLUNTEERS TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING A HEALTH CRISIS.

Q. HOW CAN I INCREASE MY SUPPORT?

A. CLICK DONATE ABOVE AND BECOME A FUNDRAISER https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/131477/BecomeFundraiser! ASK YOUR PEERS TO SPONSOR YOUR RUN OR WALK.

Q. CAN I BRING THE FAMILY?

A. YES! THE EVENT WILL HAVE LIVE MUSIC, VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS & TREATS FOR SALE. WE SUGGEST YOU BRING A BLANKET & CHAIRS SO YOU CAN CHILL IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AREAS OF CHARLESTON.

Q. CAN I WALK THE 5K?

A. YES! WALKERS ARE WELCOME. THE COURSE IS IN A BEAUTIFUL, NATURAL SETTING THAT MAKES FOR A PERFECT SPOT FOR A WALK.

Q. ARE STROLLERS WELCOME?

A. YES! BUT WE SUGGEST AN ALL-TERRAIN STROLLER AS THE COURSE IS NOT PAVED.

Q. ARE DOGS WELCOME?

A. YES! HOWEVER, ONLY AS GUESTS AND NOT ON THE COURSE.

Q. WHAT DOES REGISTRATION INCLUDE?

A. REGISTRATION FOR THE 5K INCLUDES: PRE-RUN/WALK YOGA, TIMED TRAIL RUN, SCHWAG BAG FOR EARLY REGISTRANTS, SNACKS & WATER FOR PARTICIPANTS (PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE). PRIZE BASKETS FOR TOP 3 FEMALE AND TOP 3 MALE RACE WINNERS AND AWARDS FOR AGE GROUP WINNERS.

Q: WHERE CAN I PICK UP MY RACE PACKET?

A. YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET ON FRIDAY, APRIL 28TH 4-7PM AT AMOR KITCHEN 2 MAGNOLIA ROAD, 29407 AND ON RACE DAY FROM 8:30-9:30AM AT THE WOODLANDS.

Q. WHERE DO I PARK?

A. PARKING ATTENDANTS WILL DIRECT YOU ONCE AT THE WOODLANDS. WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE CARPOOLING TO THE RACE TO LIGHTEN OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.

Q. CAN I VOLUNTEER?

YES! CLICK HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/SC/Charleston/AMOR5KaleYeah TO SIGN UP!

Q. CAN I BE A SPONSOR?

YES! CLICK HERE https://runsignup.com/CreateRaceSponsor/131477/t/d4EWa5ls7WtbfKgyJbwNPATZ6QMSd2ha TO BE A SPONSOR!



10AM: 5K STARTS

11AM: KIDS .5K STARTS

11 AWARDS

STAY FOR THE BAND, BEER AND FOOD!



_THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!_

Location

4279 Ashley River Road, Charleston, 29414, SC, United States

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