Compete to Defeat Brain Tumors
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Past event
10:00 AM CDT
Elk City, Oklahoma
Free–$45.00 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Compete to Defeat Brain Tumors" event on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Elk City, Beckham. This 5K run/walk is a heartfelt tribute to Patrick and Marcy Nitzel, with proceeds supporting the American Brain Tumor Association. Participants can engage in a variety of activities, including a 1-mile Kids Fun Run starting at 8:30 a.m. and the main 5K race kicking off at 9:00 a.m. Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join friends and family in this uplifting event aimed at raising awareness and funds for vital brain tumor research.
Excitingly, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, with amounts of $250, $150, and $100 up for grabs! The Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality will be present with vendors at the Arrowhead Center, offering valuable nutrition and diabetes education. Plus, bring your gently worn sneakers to donate to the Sneakers4Good initiative, helping those in need around the globe. Together, let's take steps towards a cure and make a positive impact on our community!
Excitingly, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, with amounts of $250, $150, and $100 up for grabs! The Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality will be present with vendors at the Arrowhead Center, offering valuable nutrition and diabetes education. Plus, bring your gently worn sneakers to donate to the Sneakers4Good initiative, helping those in need around the globe. Together, let's take steps towards a cure and make a positive impact on our community!
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Races
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5k Run/Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$45.00
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Kids Fun Run 1mile
Includes T-Shirt
Sponsored by Oklahoma Foundation Medical Quality (OFMQ)
Entries closed9:30 AM CDT
Free
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Virtual 5k
VirtualEntries closed10:00 AM CDT
$35.00
Organiser's description
Compete to Defeat Brain Tumors 5k run/walk is in honor of Patrick and Marcy Nitzel. Proceeds will benefit the American Brain Tumor Association to further the dire need for research that will advance understanding, treatments, and what we all pray for, a CURE! Gather your friends, family, and kiddos and come defeat brain tumors! CASH PRIZES FOR TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS! $250/$150/$100
CHECK-IN: 8:00 a.m. (both races)
KIDS FUN RUN 1 MILE: 8:30 a.m.
5K RUN/WALK: 9:00 a.m.
THE OFMQ (OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL QUALITY) WILL HAVE VENDORS PRESENT INSIDE THE ARROWHEAD CENTER PROVIDING NUTRITION AND DIABETES EDUCATION! BRING YOUR KIDS FOR THE FREE FUN RUN PROVIDED BY OFMQ! PLEASE NOTE THE QUESTIONS UPON SIGN UP FOR THE KIDDOS IS STRICTLY DATA REPORTING AND IS ANONYMOUS.
Have gently worn sneakers you no longer want? Bring them race day and put in our Sneakers4Good bins placed inside the entrance of the Arrowhead Center. Please ensure shoes are tied together and are GENTLY worn. Proceeds will benefit the American Brain Tumor Association and the sneakers will be sent to others around the world who cannot afford shoes. Its a double whammy for humanity!
CHECK-IN: 8:00 a.m. (both races)
KIDS FUN RUN 1 MILE: 8:30 a.m.
5K RUN/WALK: 9:00 a.m.
THE OFMQ (OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL QUALITY) WILL HAVE VENDORS PRESENT INSIDE THE ARROWHEAD CENTER PROVIDING NUTRITION AND DIABETES EDUCATION! BRING YOUR KIDS FOR THE FREE FUN RUN PROVIDED BY OFMQ! PLEASE NOTE THE QUESTIONS UPON SIGN UP FOR THE KIDDOS IS STRICTLY DATA REPORTING AND IS ANONYMOUS.
Have gently worn sneakers you no longer want? Bring them race day and put in our Sneakers4Good bins placed inside the entrance of the Arrowhead Center. Please ensure shoes are tied together and are GENTLY worn. Proceeds will benefit the American Brain Tumor Association and the sneakers will be sent to others around the world who cannot afford shoes. Its a double whammy for humanity!
Location
600 Western Dr, Elk City, 73644, OK, United States
Compete to Defeat Brain Tumors
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