Cleft Palate Gallop 5k and Fun Walk

Saturday, September 23, 2023 Past event
7:30 AM EDT
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
$23.25 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the heartwarming 15th Annual Cleft Palate Gallop 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Chapel Hill, Orange! This exciting event kicks off at 7:30 AM at the iconic Old Well on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Participants can choose to run the 5K or enjoy a leisurely 1.2 Mile Family Fun Walk, with registration priced at just $20 for each. Every step you take will support the UNC Craniofacial Center, providing vital services to children in need.

This year’s event promises to be a fantastic gathering of community spirit and camaraderie, all while making a positive impact on the lives of children affected by craniofacial conditions. Don’t miss your chance to snag a guaranteed shirt size by registering early, and remember, in-person registration will be available on race day starting at 6:30 AM for an additional fee. With awards for top runners in various age categories and a supportive atmosphere fostered by local sponsors like Fleet Feet, the Cleft Palate Gallop is not just a race—it's a chance to make a difference! Visit carolinacleftpalategallop.com to learn more and secure

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Races

  • 5k Run

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:30 AM EDT

    $23.25

    Entries closed
  • Fun Walk

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:30 AM EDT

    $23.25

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

THE 15TH ANNUAL CLEFT PALATE GALLOP 5K RUN/WALK IS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 AT 7:30 AM. ALL PROFITS BENEFIT THE UNC CRANIOFACIAL CENTER. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!



WHERE: The race start location is the Old Well on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. An approximate address is: 180 E. Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

DISTANCES: 5K Run and 1.2 Mile Family Fun Walk

Dental students at the Adams School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will host the 15th Annual Cleft Palate Gallop on Sunday, September 29th 2024.

The Miles for Smiles Club, a student-led organization, was founded for the purpose of providing financial support for patients of the Craniofacial Center whose families cannot afford these services. All proceeds raised will go directly to the UNC Craniofacial Center to ensure access to comprehensive, specialized treatment for pediatric patients affected by craniofacial conditions.

You can register for the 5K, Family Fun Walk, or make additional donations by going to carolinacleftpalategallop.com http://www.carolinacleftpalategallop.com.

Both the 5K and the Fun Walk cost $20; register early to ensure you get your guaranteed shirt size. In-person registration is available on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m., and will cost an additional five dollars.

Running in the race will impact your life for a day, but will change the life of a child forever!

PACKET PICKUP: Fleet Feet Carrboro to grab you T-Shirt and Bib, day and time coming soon!

Fleet Feet is a proud supporter of local races and seeks to build our running community through events like The Cleft Palate Gallop. Unfamiliar with Fleet Feet? What makes us unique is our people and process - our 3D foot scanning technology, fit id, measures the unique shape of your feet to make sure you're outfitted in the right gear, and we carry shoes from industry-leading running brands like Brooks, New Balance, Nike and HOKA ONE ONE. Training programs through Fleet Feet Running Club give you access to expert running advice for any distance or surface and a community dedicated to the same thing you are. Participants of the race will receive 10% off of their in-store purchases the weekend of the event (Carrboro Location only).


AWARDS: Awards will be given to the overall first, second, and third place male and female runners as well as the top male and female runners in each age group: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.carolinacleftpalategallop.com

Location

Old Well on UNC Chapel Hill Campus, 180 E. Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, 27514, NC, United States

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