Batavia Downs - Jackpot 5k

Saturday, June 17, 2023 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Batavia, New York
$38.10 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the inaugural Jackpot 5K on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in Batavia, Genesee! This family-friendly event invites runners and walkers of all levels to participate in a scenic 5K race that begins and ends at the renowned Batavia Downs. Participants will enjoy a well-organized course winding through the charming city streets, culminating at the harness track where the post-race festivities will take place.

Each participant will receive a stylish race t-shirt, a delicious post-race food item, refreshing beverages, and a special offer of $25 in free play from Batavia Downs*! Join us for a lively post-race party featuring an awards ceremony recognizing top finishers in five-year age groups. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will support WNYHeroes, an organization dedicated to providing essential services to veterans and their families. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get moving while giving back to a great cause!

*Note: Free play offer valid for participants aged 18 and older with valid photo ID.

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  • 5k Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM EDT

    $38.10

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Organiser's description

WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL JACKPOT 5K! KEEP READING BECAUSE YOU JUST HIT THE JACKPOT WITH RACE SWAG! THIS EVENT BOASTS A RACE T-SHIRT, POST RACE FOOD ITEM, BEVERAGES, AND $25 OF FREE PLAY* OFFERED BY BATAVIA DOWNS!

THIS FAMILY FRIENDLY 5K WILL START AND FINISH AT BATAVIA DOWNS. RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE ENCOURAGED!

THIS UNIQUE EVENT WILL BEGIN OUTSIDE OF FACILITY, FOLLOW A COURSE AROUND THE CITY STREETS OF BATAVIA AND END AT THE ACTUAL FINISH LINE AT BATAVIA DOWNS HARNESS TRACK!

THE POST RACE PARTY WILL BE RIGHT THERE ON THE TRACK APRON WHERE AN AWARDS CEREMONY FOR 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS WILL BE HELD.

IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER, POST RACE PARTY AND CEREMONY WILL BE HELD IN PARK PLACE BANQUET ROOM.

A PORTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL GO TO WNYHEROES.ORG!



ABOUT WNY HEROES INC.

THE MISSION OF WNYHEROES IS TO PROVIDE VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES, AND THE WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF DECEASED VETERANS WITH ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THEIR LIVES AND SUSTAIN THEIR DIGNITY. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WNYHEROES.ORG/

THIS RACE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

NUTRL

MICHELOB ULTRA

AQUAFINA

PEPSI

TOPS FRIENDLY MARKETS

PIZZA 151

VIVIFY

RED BULL

*FREE PLAY OFFER ONLY VALID FOR PARTICIPANTS AGED 18+, VALID PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED TO ENTER GAMING FLOOR.

Location

8315 Park Rd., Batavia, 14020, NY, United States

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