Care Net 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 7th December 2024
  • Location Owensboro, Kentucky
  • Price $12.78 - $39.46
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a festive celebration at the 10th Annual Care Net 5K Reindeer Run/Walk, happening on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Owensboro, Daviess! This exciting event is perfect for families, friends, and co-workers, inviting everyone to join in the spirit of the season. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course, all while dressing in delightful holiday attire.

This year, the event features an added fundraising option, allowing participants to support the vital work of Care Net Owensboro. Fundraisers can earn rewards such as a cozy beanie, a registration refund, or even a top prize of a six-month family membership to the YMCA! Donโ€™t miss the Kids Reindeer Dash for children aged 7 and under, starting at 8:00 a.m., where little ones can run with Santa and receive a winners medal. With hot chocolate, treats from local vendors, and exciting door prizes, this event promises fun for all ages. Early-bird registration is just $30 until September 30, so gather your team and get ready for a memorable day of community and cheer!

Organiser's Description

The 10th Annual Care Net 5K Reindeer Run/Walk is a family-fun event open to runners and walkers of all types so grab your family members, friends, or co-workers and join the fun!

This year we are adding a fundraising option to our race so that your friends and families can get involved and help support the work of Care Net Owensboro! Race participants and non-participants who choose to raise funds for CNO WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A CNO BEANIE, A $30 REGISTRATION REFUND, A HOODIE, AND A CHANCE AT OTHER EXCLUSIVE PRIZES INCLUDING A SIX-MONTH FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TO THE YMCA FOR THE TOP INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER! For more fundraising fun, CREATE A TEAM AND SET THE GOAL TO BE THE TEAM THAT RAISES THE MOST FOR RECOGNITION IN OUR JANUARY NEWSLETTER!



This race will be a timed event for the purpose of awarding winner divisions. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in Holiday attire (ugly sweaters, Santa hats, bells, fun socks, etc.) Visit with Santa, sip hot chocolate or coffee from Overflow Cafe, enjoy a nibble from Great Harvest Bread Company, and be entered into our door prize drawings!

THE EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE IS $30 THROUGH 9/30/24. STANDARD REGISTRATION FEE IS $35 UNTIL 11/30/24, AND THEN THE PRICE INCREASES TO $40.

Race entry fee includes a long-sleeved race shirt IF REGISTERED BY 11-8-24 and entry for door prize drawings*. Due to our t-shirt vendor deadline, participants registering after 11-8-24 will NOT receive a race shirt._ *Does not include Reindeer Dash registrants. _



DONT FORGET ABOUT THE REINDEER DASHfor children 7 and under. This short dash down Veterans Blvd. from Frederica St. to Saint Ann St. is a chance for young ones to run with Santa and his reindeer to the finish line! Dress your little one up in Christmas attire and enjoy the fun. All little runners will receive a winners medal at the finish line. The Reindeer Dash has a separate entry fee and the start time is 8:00 a.m. _(Race t-shirts not included with Reindeer Dash registration but may be purchased through the Merch store!)_



AWARDS

Top Overall Time (male & female)

1st & 2nd Division Times (male & female): 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.



EVENT STARTING TIMES

Kids Reindeer Dash @ 8:00am

5K Reindeer Run/Walk @ 8:30am



EARLY PACKET PICKUP

Friday, December 6th from 12 noon 6pm

Care Net Owensboro

425 East 18th Street

Owensboro, KY 42303

(Packet pickup will also be available on race day at Smothers Park starting at 7:30 a.m.)

If you are interested in having your business or organization sponsor this race, email [email protected].



THIS EVENT RAISES FUNDS TO SERVE THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OF OWENSBORO AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH CARE NET OWENSBORO. CNO OFFERS HELP, HOPE, AND COMPASSION TO ANYONE WHO FINDS THEMSELVES IN AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY OR WITH CONCERNS OF A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION. CNO PROVIDES PREGNANCY TESTING, ULTRASOUNDS, AND STI TESTING AND TREATMENT. PRENATAL AND PARENTING CLASSES AND MATERIAL RESOURCES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. ALL OF THE SERVICES AT CNO ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND AT NO COST TO THE CLIENT.

Races

  • Care Net 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.46 Fee & Sport-Tek Long-Sleeve Competitor Tee (If Registered by 11/8/24)

    Sat 7th December 2024

    $39.46

  • Reindeer Dash (Age 7 & Under)

    Incl. $2.78 Fee

    Sat 7th December 2024

    $12.78

    Dress your little ones up in Christmas attire and enjoy a short dash with Santa down the main event strip to the finish line. All little runners will receive their own winners medal at the finish line. The Reindeer Dash has a separate entry fee and starts at 8:00 am. (Race t-shirts are NOT included, but may be purchased through our Merch store!)
  • Virtual Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.46 Fee & Sport-Tek Long-Sleeve Competitor Tee (If Registered by 11/8/24)

    $39.46

    Not a runner but you would like to support Care Net Owensboro? Perhaps you would like to run or walk your own route on your own day. Register as a Virtual participant!

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Location

Smothers Park, 199 W. Veterans Blvd, Owensboro, 42303, KY, United States

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