Dance the Winter Blues Away 5k, Walk and Kids Fun Run!
- Date Sat 17th February 2024
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Richmond Hill, Georgia
- Price $12.00 - $34.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to shake off those winter blues at the Dance the Winter Blues Away 5k, Walk, and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in beautiful Richmond Hill, Bryan! This exciting event is not just a race; it's a celebration of health, movement, and community spirit. Participants can choose to challenge themselves in the 5k run/walk or let the little ones join in the fun with the Kids Fun Run starting at 8 AM, followed by the main race at 8:30 AM.
Support the Healthy Kids Running Series, a fantastic program dedicated to fostering a love for running in children aged 2-14, while also benefiting the talented dancers of Life Moves Dance Company. Enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with race day activities, including a basket raffle, silent auction, and delicious food from local favorites like Keller Wood Fire Pizza and Kona Ice. Plus, get creative with dance-inspired costumes for a chance to win exciting prizes! With packet pickup available the day before the event and festivities running until noon, this is a perfect way to embrace fitness and fun while making a positive impact in your community. Don’t miss out on this vibrant winter celebration!
Support the Healthy Kids Running Series, a fantastic program dedicated to fostering a love for running in children aged 2-14, while also benefiting the talented dancers of Life Moves Dance Company. Enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with race day activities, including a basket raffle, silent auction, and delicious food from local favorites like Keller Wood Fire Pizza and Kona Ice. Plus, get creative with dance-inspired costumes for a chance to win exciting prizes! With packet pickup available the day before the event and festivities running until noon, this is a perfect way to embrace fitness and fun while making a positive impact in your community. Don’t miss out on this vibrant winter celebration!
Organiser's Description
Come help support HEALTHY KIDS RUNNING SERIES and LIFE MOVES DANCE COMPANY! Race day activities include a basket raffle and silent auction, race shirts, and prizes awarded for best dance inspired costumes!
ABOUT HEALTHY KIDS RUNNING SERIES: HKRS was founded in 2009 to provide children with a fun introduction to the sport of running in an environment that builds confidence and self-esteem. We believe our cross-country inspired program will encourage kids to adopt a Get Up and Go attitude. HKRS is a national, community-based non-profit that provides an inclusive five-week running series for ages 2-14, designed for kids to get active, feel accomplished and lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.
ABOUT LIFE MOVES DANCE COMPANY: Life Moves Dance Company consists of 24 local dancers, ranging in age from 7 through 17. After a successful inaugural season in 2022 - 2023, Life Moves Dance Company is expanding our 2023 - 2024 travels and attendance of conventions to Orlando, Florida, as well as attending multiple dance competitions this season. Your participation or donation for the Dance the Winter Blues Away - 5k, Walk, and Kids Fun Run can help our families cover some of the costs associated with building well-rounded dancers, providing vital dance experience at a convention, grow their determination and confidence by competing against other fantastic dancers, and allow each dancer to make memories that will remain with them for years to come.
Game Changers Running Company will provide the following for this year's event: Overall Male and Female winners and Overall Male and Female Masters winners will receive one pair of shoes each from the store! Award recognition to Overall Male and Female winners 1st, 2nd and 3rd. And Overall Male and Female Masters winners 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Bib/packet pickup shall take place at Game Changers in Richmond Hill on Friday 2/16/24 from 12-7. Last minute pickup is at 7:30am on race day at check-in table. Raceday timeline: registration table will open at 7:30am. Kids fun run shall begin at 8am. 5K run/walk starts approximately at 8:30 am following the kids fun run. Keller Wood Fire Pizza and Kona Ice food trucks shall arrive after 9am until 12pm. Silent auction/basket raffle shall close at 12pm on race day and winners will be contacted for prize pickup.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Ernest Homes [https://www.ernesthomes.com/]
Amy Feith Integrity Real Estate and Coastal Living Real Estate [https://www.facebook.com/amyfeithcoastalliviingrealestatellc/]
The Local on 17 [https://thelocalon17.com/]
Dirty South Lawn Care
Game Changers [https://www.facebook.com/GGCRC/]
Lesley Francis [https://lesleyfrancispr.com/]
Singleton Custom Homes [https://singletoncustomhomes.com/]
Elevated Coastal productions [https://elevatedcoastalproductions.com/]
Megan Myrick Photography [https://meganmyrickphotography.com/]
DEO Management
Critz Auto Group [https://www.facebook.com/CritzAutoGroup/]
Pacific Lawn Care [https://www.pacificlawncarega.com/]
Coastal Chic Studios [https://www.coastalchicstudios.com/]
THANK YOU TO OUR ONSITE FOOD TRUCKS -FOOD FOR PURCHASE AFTER YOU RACE!
Keller Wood Fire Pizza [https://www.kellerwoodfirepizza.com/]and Kona Ice Truck [https://www.kona-ice.com/find-a-kona/]
OTHER FUN STUFF!
Dancers will have a face painting table and friendship bracelet making table for donations
Online Basket Auction with 16 Baskets total to bid on
ABOUT HEALTHY KIDS RUNNING SERIES: HKRS was founded in 2009 to provide children with a fun introduction to the sport of running in an environment that builds confidence and self-esteem. We believe our cross-country inspired program will encourage kids to adopt a Get Up and Go attitude. HKRS is a national, community-based non-profit that provides an inclusive five-week running series for ages 2-14, designed for kids to get active, feel accomplished and lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.
ABOUT LIFE MOVES DANCE COMPANY: Life Moves Dance Company consists of 24 local dancers, ranging in age from 7 through 17. After a successful inaugural season in 2022 - 2023, Life Moves Dance Company is expanding our 2023 - 2024 travels and attendance of conventions to Orlando, Florida, as well as attending multiple dance competitions this season. Your participation or donation for the Dance the Winter Blues Away - 5k, Walk, and Kids Fun Run can help our families cover some of the costs associated with building well-rounded dancers, providing vital dance experience at a convention, grow their determination and confidence by competing against other fantastic dancers, and allow each dancer to make memories that will remain with them for years to come.
Game Changers Running Company will provide the following for this year's event: Overall Male and Female winners and Overall Male and Female Masters winners will receive one pair of shoes each from the store! Award recognition to Overall Male and Female winners 1st, 2nd and 3rd. And Overall Male and Female Masters winners 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Bib/packet pickup shall take place at Game Changers in Richmond Hill on Friday 2/16/24 from 12-7. Last minute pickup is at 7:30am on race day at check-in table. Raceday timeline: registration table will open at 7:30am. Kids fun run shall begin at 8am. 5K run/walk starts approximately at 8:30 am following the kids fun run. Keller Wood Fire Pizza and Kona Ice food trucks shall arrive after 9am until 12pm. Silent auction/basket raffle shall close at 12pm on race day and winners will be contacted for prize pickup.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Ernest Homes [https://www.ernesthomes.com/]
Amy Feith Integrity Real Estate and Coastal Living Real Estate [https://www.facebook.com/amyfeithcoastalliviingrealestatellc/]
The Local on 17 [https://thelocalon17.com/]
Dirty South Lawn Care
Game Changers [https://www.facebook.com/GGCRC/]
Lesley Francis [https://lesleyfrancispr.com/]
Singleton Custom Homes [https://singletoncustomhomes.com/]
Elevated Coastal productions [https://elevatedcoastalproductions.com/]
Megan Myrick Photography [https://meganmyrickphotography.com/]
DEO Management
Critz Auto Group [https://www.facebook.com/CritzAutoGroup/]
Pacific Lawn Care [https://www.pacificlawncarega.com/]
Coastal Chic Studios [https://www.coastalchicstudios.com/]
THANK YOU TO OUR ONSITE FOOD TRUCKS -FOOD FOR PURCHASE AFTER YOU RACE!
Keller Wood Fire Pizza [https://www.kellerwoodfirepizza.com/]and Kona Ice Truck [https://www.kona-ice.com/find-a-kona/]
OTHER FUN STUFF!
Dancers will have a face painting table and friendship bracelet making table for donations
Online Basket Auction with 16 Baskets total to bid on
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th February 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$34.50
CLOSED -
Kids 1/4 Mile
Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th February 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$12.00
CLOSEDKids fun run 11 and under please. If we have a large number of participants, we will divide into separate age groups.
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