DanceBlue 5k Race For The Kids

Sunday, October 27, 2024 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Georgetown, Kentucky
$33.25–$38.75 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the 2nd Annual DanceBlue 5K Race For The Kids on Sunday, October 27th, 2024, in Georgetown, Scott! This exciting event kicks off at 9:00 AM at Great Crossings High School, featuring a scenic 5K run/walk through the beautiful campus area. Participants will enjoy paved surfaces, commemorative race t-shirts, and awards for top finishers, making this a memorable experience for everyone involved.

The DanceBlue organization, comprised of dedicated students, works tirelessly to raise funds for the University of Kentucky's Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic. With a goal of $25,000 this year, the funds raised will support groundbreaking pediatric oncology research and enhance the patient experience. Plus, students aged 17 and under can enjoy a special discount of $5 off general admission! Come out for a day filled with food, fun, and fellowship, all for a fantastic cause. Together, we can spread joy, honor those we have lost, and celebrate victories in the fight against pediatric cancer. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event!

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Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    5K run/walk timed by RaceRise. Race will be run on paved road surfaces around the high school campus. Participants receive a commemorative T-shirt with registration. Awards presented for top finishers.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $38.75

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  • Virtual Runner/Walker

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    If you can't run/walk the race in person consider participating as a virtual runner/walker. You can do your own 5K on your own schedule in your own hometown. You'll earn a commemorative race T-shirt. There are no awards for this event. $30 donation

    9:00 AM EDT

    $33.25

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Organiser's description

JOIN US IN GEORGETOWN FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL DANCEBLUE 5K RUN FOR THE KIDS IN THE DANCEBLUE KENTUCKY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY CLINIC.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH AT 9:00AM AT GREAT CROSSINGS HIGH SCHOOL

RACE FEATURES

* 5K RUN/WALK THROUGH THE GREAT CROSSINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS AREA (PAVED SURFACES)
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRTS
* AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS
* CONVENIENT RACE MORNING PACKET PICKUP
* STUDENT PRICING ($5 OFF GENERAL ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS 17 AND UNDER)
* FOOD, FUN AND FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE

WHY WE RACE?

SCHS/GCHS DANCEBLUE is an organization of students who raise funds year-round for the University of Kentuckys Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit. These students work together to host individual fundraisers that go towards their annual donation total for the University of Kentuckys DanceBlue grand total. In two years, the youth committee has raised a total of $29,812.61, and plans to reach this years goal of $25,000. All donated funds to this organization support groundbreaking pediatric oncology research, enhance the patient experience, and support Clinic Operations. By doing so, DanceBlue is able to spread joy to those fighting, to persevere in memory of the lives lost, and to celebrate every victory until the battle against pediatric cancer is won. To learn more on the wonders of the program, hear incredible stories, or become part of the team, visit WWW.DANCEBLUE.ORG https://www.danceblue.org

5K ROUTE MAP https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2180532

Location

Great Crossings High School, 120 Betsy Way, Georgetown, 40324, KY, United States

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