Backpack Love 5k
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Flowery Branch, Georgia
$33.50–$38.50 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Backpack Love 5K on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, in the charming downtown area of Flowery Branch, Hall! This exciting event features a fast and scenic course, perfect for runners of all levels. The Backpack Love initiative is dedicated to making a difference in the community by providing families with a weekend’s worth of food through a backpack program. By participating, your registration fee directly supports this noble cause, ensuring that families in need receive the nourishment they deserve.
Runners can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and community spirit. The race kicks off with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM at the Flowery Branch Depot, followed by refreshments to recharge after the race. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, as well as to top competitors in various age categories, though there will be no traditional awards ceremony—winners can conveniently collect their prizes after the race or at Runners Fit. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness with philanthropy; register before October 2nd to guarantee your exclusive T-shirt! Join us in making a positive impact while enjoying a beautiful day of running!
Runners can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and community spirit. The race kicks off with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM at the Flowery Branch Depot, followed by refreshments to recharge after the race. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, as well as to top competitors in various age categories, though there will be no traditional awards ceremony—winners can conveniently collect their prizes after the race or at Runners Fit. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness with philanthropy; register before October 2nd to guarantee your exclusive T-shirt! Join us in making a positive impact while enjoying a beautiful day of running!
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Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$38.50
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Fun Run
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed7:45 AM EDT
$33.50
Organiser's description
STRAIGHT STREET http://www.straightstreetministry.org WILL BE HOSTING BACKPACK LOVE 5K! JOIN US FOR A FAST COURSE IN THE NEW BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN FLOWERY BRANCH!
BACKPACK LOVE IS A FEEDING PROGRAM THAT SENDS A BACKPACK FULL OF FOOD HOME DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO FEED A FAMILY OF FIVE FOR A WHOLE WEEKEND. ALL OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE WILL GO TOWARD FEEDING A FAMILY!
AWARDS: 5K: Top Overall M/F, Masters M/F, Top 2 M/F in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over. We will not hold an awards ceremony like normal. Awards will be available for pick up after the race or you can pick up at Runners Fit at your convenience!
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: Begins at 7:00am at Flowery Branch Depot!
REFRESHMENTS: We will have cold water and snacks after the race!
T-SHIRT: T-Shirts only guaranteed to runners registered before 10/2/2023. All others will receive shirt while supplies last.
BACKPACK LOVE IS A FEEDING PROGRAM THAT SENDS A BACKPACK FULL OF FOOD HOME DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO FEED A FAMILY OF FIVE FOR A WHOLE WEEKEND. ALL OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE WILL GO TOWARD FEEDING A FAMILY!
AWARDS: 5K: Top Overall M/F, Masters M/F, Top 2 M/F in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over. We will not hold an awards ceremony like normal. Awards will be available for pick up after the race or you can pick up at Runners Fit at your convenience!
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: Begins at 7:00am at Flowery Branch Depot!
REFRESHMENTS: We will have cold water and snacks after the race!
T-SHIRT: T-Shirts only guaranteed to runners registered before 10/2/2023. All others will receive shirt while supplies last.
Location
Flowery Branch Depot, 5517 Main Street, Flowery Branch, 30542, GA, United States
Backpack Love 5k
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