DanceBlue 5k Race For The Kids

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Past event
12:00 AM EDT (midnight)
Georgetown, Kentucky
$20.00–$30.00 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 2nd Annual DanceBlue 5K Race for the Kids on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, 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 beautifully paved campus area. Participants will receive commemorative race t-shirts and have the chance to win awards for top finishers. Plus, there’s a special student pricing discount of $5 off general admission for students aged 17 and under!

Join a community united for a great cause as DanceBlue raises funds year-round for the University of Kentucky's Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit. With a goal of $25,000 this year, the youth committee has already made impressive strides, contributing over $29,812.61 in just two years. This event promises not only food, fun, and fellowship but also the opportunity to support groundbreaking pediatric oncology research and enhance the patient experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to run for a purpose and spread joy to those fighting pediatric cancer!

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Races

  • Virtual Runner/Walker

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    This year we are doing a fully virtual 5k event! For a $30 donation you can run/walk your own DanceBlue 5K in your hometown and receive a Halloween themed commemorative race T-shirt.

    $30.00

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  • Student Virtual Runner/Walker

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    This is the student discounted option! It is $20 until September 15th where it will then be raised to $25. With this donation you can run/walk your own DanceBlue 5K and receive the commemorative Halloween themed race shirt!

    $20.00

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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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