Arbor Day: Run for Earth SAN ANTONIO

  • Date Sat 4th May 2024
  • Time 8:30AM EST
  • Location San Antonio, Texas
  • Price $35.00 - $45.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in San Antonio, Bexar, for the exciting Arbor Day: Run for Earth event! This unique running experience celebrates Arbor Day while promoting environmental awareness. Participants can choose from three wave times: 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, and 9:00 AM, making it convenient for everyone to join in the fun. Every runner will receive an Earth stress ball to remind us of the importance of our planet, and for each registration, a tree will be planted on your behalf through One Tree Planted.

This event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels, encouraging everyone to run or walk at their own pace. With a cap of just 15-20 participants per wave, you can enjoy a close-knit and supportive atmosphere. Each participant will receive a commemorative running T-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a variety of goodies in their swag bag! Donโ€™t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate the beauty of our Earth. Sign up early, as spots are expected to fill quickly!

Organiser's Description

CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY AND RUN FOR EARTH! EVERY RUNNER WILL GET AN EARTH STRESS BALL AFTER THE RUN TO DE-STRESS AND REMIND US OF THE EARTH WE LIVE IN UNDER STRESS. BUT THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING WE CAN DO. WHEN YOU RUN, WE'LL ALSO PLANT A TREE AT ONE TREE PLANTED ON YOUR BEHALF.

OVERVIEW:
RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT THEY FILL UP. IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION OR WAIT LIST.

THIS SMALL, PRIVATE GROUP RUN IS CAPPED AT JUST 15-20 PARTICIPANTS PER WAVE.

ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) ARE WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!

THERE'S NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, THIS IS JUST A PURE RUN WITH OUR COORDINATORS TO SUPPORT YOU!

TIMING:

THIS IS A STRESS FREE RUN TO SUPPORT YOU IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS!

- NO TIMING CHIPS.

- TIMING (OPTIONAL): OUR COORDINATORS CAN HELP YOU KEEP YOUR TIME USING BIB NUMBERS GIVEN OUT ON RACE DAY! PLEASE TELL OUR COORDINATOR ON RACE DAY AND THEY WILL WALK YOU THROUGH AN EASY PROCESS OF NOTING YOUR START AND STOP TIME, TO REPORT YOUR FINAL RESULTS!

WHAT YOU GET (SWAG BAG):

- RUNNING T-SHIRT (SHIPPED TO THE ADDRESS YOU REGISTER WITH - US ONLY)

- FINISHER'S TOWEL OR GIVEAWAY

- FINISHER'S MEDAL! (SHIPPED - EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN)

- TRAINING PACK & FREE GIVEAWAYS

- (OPTIONAL) WE NOW HAVE TECHNICAL RUNNING SHIRTS. THESE LIGHTWEIGHT, MOISTURE WICKING SHIRTS CAN BE UPGRADED FOR JUST $5 MORE.

PACKET PICKUP:

NO HASSLE OF PICKING UP PACKETS REQUIRED!

-SWAG SHIPPED DIRECT TO YOUR ADDRESS (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE YOUR FULL, CORRECT US MAILING ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER AND CHECK SPELLING)

- RACE BIBS ARE PROVIDED ON RACE DAY

WHEN WILL I GET MY SWAG?

YOU WILL GET YOUR SHIRT AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS THE WEEK OF YOUR RACE.

RACE UPDATES:

WE WILL EMAIL YOU A FINAL UPDATE THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE RACE WITH FINAL DETAILS AND COURSE MAPS.

DO YOU ACCEPT LAST MINUTE REGISTRATIONS? (FOR THOSE SIGNING UP 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE RACE)

YES, BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT IT TAKES TIME FOR US TO SHIP YOUR SHIRT. YOUR SHIRT WILL LIKELY ARRIVE AFTER THE RUN. YOU CAN WEAR ANY SHIRT YOU FIND APPROPRIATE TO RUN THE RACE!

WAVE TIMES: (EMAIL US YOUR DESIRED WAVE TIME: [email protected])
(WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS)
WAVE A: 7:30AM
WAVE B: 8:30AM
WAVE C: 9:00AM

*LATE RUNNERS CAN RUN UPON ARRIVAL (PLEASE NOTE OUR COORDINATORS STAY UNTIL 3 HOURS AFTER THE FIRST WAVE)

VIRTUAL RUN OPTION:
- OUR VIRTUAL RUN UNIQUELY OFFERS A TRAINING PACK WITH DIGITAL TOOLS TO SUPPORT YOUR RUN.

VIRTUAL RUNS CAN BE DONE ANY TIME AND PLACE OF YOUR CHOOSING USING ANY TRACKING DEVICE (OPTIONAL). AFTER YOU FINISH, YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS TO [email protected] TO RECEIVE YOUR MEDAL!

RACE BUNDLE:

SIGN-UP FOR MORE RACES AND GET A DISCOUNT! WE'LL SEND YOU YOUR SHIRTS FOR EACH RACE TOGETHER. IF YOU COMPLETE 3 OF OUR RUNS, WE'LL SEND YOU A CUSTOM RUNNER'S TROPHY!

SPONSORSHIPS & PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS:

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/EVENTS [https://www.thebestraces.com/events]



TEAM GLO VOLUNTEERS:

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN HELPING PUT ON RUNS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS, FILL OUT THE FORM HERE: HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/VOLUNTEER-FORM/ [https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/]



RUN FOR OTHERS: MAKE A DIFFERENCE

EVERY YEAR WE AIM TO PROVIDE 5,000 STIPENDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR JUST FREE ENTRIES (WITH SHIRT & MEDAL) TO THOSE WHO ARENT ABLE TO PAY FOR A REGISTRATION TICKET THEMSELVES. WE BELIEVE EVERY PERSON SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PART OF A FUN, COMMUNITY RUN.

THIS INCLUDES AT RISK YOUTH, ORPHANS, OR THE MARGINALIZED.

IF YOURE AN ORGANIZATION OR NON-PROFIT WANTING TO APPLY FOR STIPEND/SCHOLARSHIPS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION AT [email protected].

Races

  • 5K Registration

    Includes Running Shirt + Packet

    Sat 4th May 2024 (8:30AM EDT)

    $37.00

    CLOSED
  • 10K Registration

    Includes Running Shirt + Packet

    Sat 4th May 2024 (8:30AM EDT)

    $42.00

    CLOSED
  • 13.1 Registration

    Includes Running Shirt + Packet

    Sat 4th May 2024 (8:30AM EDT)

    $45.00

    CLOSED
  • Virtual Run Registration

    Includes Running Shirt + Packet

    $37.00

    CLOSED
  • Family Fun Run (1 Mile)

    Includes T-Shirt

    Sat 4th May 2024 (8:30AM EDT)

    $35.00

    CLOSED

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Olmos Basin Park, San Antonio, 78212, TX, United States

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