Conner K. Gamboa EDS Run/Walk

Sunday, May 21, 2023 Past event

11:35 AM PDT

Tranquillity, California

$40.00–$45.00 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant 3rd Annual Conner K. Gamboa EDS Run/Walk on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Tranquillity High School in Fresno, California! This exciting event aims to raise awareness for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) while honoring the memory of Conner K. Gamboa. Participants can choose to engage in a timed 5K run, which will take you through scenic almond orchards on a looped course, or partake in a leisurely 2-mile walk around the high school track.

The day kicks off at 7:00 AM with registration and packet pick-up, followed by the 5K run starting at 8:30 AM and the 2-mile walk at 8:35 AM. Everyone is welcome, including those who prefer a virtual experience! Each participant will receive a finisher medal, and there are awards for the top overall male and female runners, as well as for age group categories. Plus, enjoy a delicious free breakfast after the race! Don't miss out on this fun-filled event that supports local high school scholarships and community spirit!

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Races

5k Run

Includes T-Shirt

7:00 am Registration and Packet Pick Up 8:30am Timed 5K Run Start $50 participation fee (Early adult registration discounts $40 in March and $45 in April-May Online Only: o Event T-Shirt! o Finisher Medals o Post Run Meal! o 5k Overall Male/Female 1st Place Award o 5k Male/Female Age Group Awards o 5k course will start at Tranquillity High School and out to the Almond Orchard Trail in loop. https://youtu.be/WzfCld6uiY0

11:30 AM PDT

$45.00

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2 Mile Walk

Includes T-Shirt

7:00 am Registration and Packet Pick Up 8:35am 2 Mile Walk (8 laps around track) $50 participation fee for adults, $40 for teens, $30 for kids with amenities (Early adult registration discounts $40 in March and $45 in April: o Event T-Shirt! o Finisher Medals! o Post Run Meal! o 2 Mile walk will take place on Tranquillity High School Track where participants will complete 8 laps around the track

11:35 AM PDT

$45.00

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Virtual 2 Mile Walk or 5k Run
Virtual

Includes T-Shirt

Race packet will be mailed to participant $50 participation fee for adults, $40 for teens, $30 for kids with amenities (Early adult registration discounts $40 in March and $45 in April: o Event T-Shirt! o Finisher Medals!

11:35 AM PDT

$40.00

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Organiser's description

PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR 3RD ANNUAL RUN/WALK EVENT ON SUNDAY, MAY 19TH AT TRANQUILLITY HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORTING THE CONNER K. GAMBOA FOUNDATION WHERE PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS BUILDING AWARENESS FOR EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME (EDS) AND AWARDING LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED CONNER. IN 2023 THE CKG EDS FOUNDATION DONATED 9 SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM THREE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS.

EVENT WILL HAVE A 5K RUN AND 2 MILE WALK:

THE 5K RUN WILL START AT THE TRANQUILLITY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK WHERE YOU WILL HEAD OUT ONTO THE TRAIL RUNNING ALONGSIDE BEAUTIFUL ALMOND ORCHARDS IN A LOOPED COURSE AND FINISHING AT TRANQUILLITY HIGH SCHOOL. THIS WILL BE A TIMED RACE WITH 1ST PLACE OVERALL MALE & FEMALE AWARDS AND TOP THREE AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR MALE & FEMALE.

THE 2 MILE WALK WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE TRANQUILLITY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK WHERE PARTICIPANTS WILL COMPLETE 8 LAPS AROUND THE TRACK.

EVENT INFORMATION:

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SUNDAY, MAY 19TH AT 6052 JUANCHE AVENUE TRANQUILLITY CA.

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7:00 AM REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP

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8:30AM TIMED 5K RUN START

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8:35AM 2 MILE WALK (8 LAPS AROUND TRACK)

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VIRTUAL 2 MILE WALK ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT PHYSICALLY ATTEND (WILL MAIL PARTICIPANT SHIRT AND MEDAL)

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$50 PARTICIPATION FEE WITH AMENITIES (EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FEBRUARY-APRIL) *SPECIAL PRICING FOR 17 & UNDER

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EVENT T-SHIRT! _*TO GUARANTEE YOUR SIZE AND GENDER CUT PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE 5/1/2024. REGISTRATIONS AFTER 5/1/2024 WILL BE ON A FIRST REGISTRATION, FIRST SERVE BASIS. _

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FINISHER MEDALS FOR BOTH RUN, WALK AND VIRTUAL WALK!

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FREE POST RUN MEAL! JUST SHOW YOUR WALK/RUN BIB.

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5K OVERALL MALE/FEMALE 1ST PLACE AWARD

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5K MALE/FEMALE AGE GROUP AWARDS

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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ONSITE

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BREAKFAST MEAL WRIST BANDS AVAILABLE FOR SPECTATORS $7 OR 2 FOR $10

EVENT AGENDA:
-7:00AM TO 8:00AM REGISTRATION & CHECK IN
-8:30AM 5K RACE STARTS
-8:35AM 2 MILE WALK STARTS (8 LAPS AROUND TRACK)
-YOUR FREE BREAKFAST WILL BE READY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AS SOON AS THEY FINISH. USE YOUR BIB WHEN GETTING YOUR BREAKFAST.

-YOU BROUGHT FANS TO WATCH YOU PERFORM AND DON'T WANT THEM TO WATCH YOU EAT ALONE? WELL, WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU! BREAKFAST WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR SPECTATORS FOR $7 EACH OR 2 FOR $10. PURCHASE YOUR WRISTBANDS AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE.
-10:00AM AWARD CEREMONY FOR 5K RUN
-RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED AFTER AWARDS CEREMONY

RAFFLE PRIZES AT CONCLUSION OF EVENT