Fallin' Blackbird 5k
- Date Sat 19th October 2024
- Location Beebe, Arkansas
- Price $40.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the Beebe Chamber of Commerce for the 5th Annual Fallin' Blackbird 5k Fundraiser on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 in Beebe, White. This unique event pays homage to a strange occurrence in Beebe where red-winged blackbirds fell from the sky in 2010 and 2011. The race helps fund community events and scholarships for local students. The Fallin' Blackbird 5k is a fun and exciting way to kick off the Fallin' Blackbird Festival, with participants encouraged to dress creatively. The event will feature professional timing, race t-shirts, medals, and placement awards. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind race experience for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
THIS IS AN ALL-WEATHER EVENT. REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. IN CASE OF THUNDERSTORMS, THE RACE WILL BE DELAYED OR MADE VIRTUAL. THE CASH PRIZES WILL NOT BE AWARDED IF THE RACE IS MADE VIRTUAL. PLEASE JOIN OUR FB PAGE FOR EVENT UPDATES.
Did You Know?
On December 31, 2010, thousands of red-winged blackbirds mysteriously fell from the skies of our small town. The bizarre event made national headlines and happened again in 2011 on a smaller scale. Although the event was unfortunate and uncontrollable, it was an occurrence that created quite the buzz in Beebe!
Race Details
Please join the Beebe Chamber of Commerce for our 5th Annual Fallin' Blackbird 5k Fundraiser! The proceeds from this event are used to fund community events throughout the year as well as scholarships for Beebe students.
This fun and exciting 5k is our favorite way to kick off the entire Fallin' Blackbird Festival!! We encourage you to be creative with thematic race attire and fully enjoy the day! The Fallin' Blackbird 5k will be professionally timed by MacDonald Timing. Each participant that completes the race will receive a race t-shirt and medal! Additionally, we will have placement medals for several age categories. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
Did You Know?
On December 31, 2010, thousands of red-winged blackbirds mysteriously fell from the skies of our small town. The bizarre event made national headlines and happened again in 2011 on a smaller scale. Although the event was unfortunate and uncontrollable, it was an occurrence that created quite the buzz in Beebe!
Race Details
Please join the Beebe Chamber of Commerce for our 5th Annual Fallin' Blackbird 5k Fundraiser! The proceeds from this event are used to fund community events throughout the year as well as scholarships for Beebe students.
This fun and exciting 5k is our favorite way to kick off the entire Fallin' Blackbird Festival!! We encourage you to be creative with thematic race attire and fully enjoy the day! The Fallin' Blackbird 5k will be professionally timed by MacDonald Timing. Each participant that completes the race will receive a race t-shirt and medal! Additionally, we will have placement medals for several age categories. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
Races
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2024 Fallin' Blackbird 5k
Includes T-Shirt & Race Medal
Sat 19th October 2024
$40.00
The 5k begins at 7:30 am on October 19, 2024. The 1 Mile Kids' Run will begin at 7:00 am. Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, October 18th. Please check our Facebook page for more details on this. If you are picking up your packet on race day or completing same-day registration, please arrive early to allow time before the race begins.
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