Feathers and Flapjacks 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 11th January 2025
- Location Fountain Hills, Arizona
- Price $9.48 - $43.40
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 3rd annual Feathers and Flapjacks 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Fountain Hills, Maricopa! This vibrant community event invites participants of all ages to embrace the spirit of camaraderie while getting active. The day kicks off with a thrilling 5K race at 8:00 AM, offering a scenic desert trail that showcases breathtaking views of the McDowell and Four Peaks Mountain ranges. Runners can also enjoy a fun-filled 1 Mile walk or participate in the Fun Run, which consists of four laps around the track.
Not only does this event promote fitness, but it also supports the local school, with a portion of registration fees going back to the Fountain Hills PTO. After the races, indulge in a delicious pancake breakfast at the elementary school cafeteria, perfect for refueling after your run. Don’t forget to register by January 3rd to guarantee your event t-shirt! Grab your friends, family, and colleagues for a day packed with fun, community spirit, and exercise—mark your calendars for this not-to-miss event!
Not only does this event promote fitness, but it also supports the local school, with a portion of registration fees going back to the Fountain Hills PTO. After the races, indulge in a delicious pancake breakfast at the elementary school cafeteria, perfect for refueling after your run. Don’t forget to register by January 3rd to guarantee your event t-shirt! Grab your friends, family, and colleagues for a day packed with fun, community spirit, and exercise—mark your calendars for this not-to-miss event!
Organiser's Description
Birds of a feather, run together! This year, the Fountain Hills PTO will be hosting the 3rd annual Feathers & Flapjacks 5K & Fun Run for the whole community! A percentage of all registration fees goes right back to our school. So grab your friends, colleagues, and family members for a fun-filled day of Falcon spirit, community togetherness, and exercise! Following the 5K & Fun Run, the FHUSD PTO will be hosting a delicious pancake breakfast in the elementary school cafeteria.
The 5K will start promptly at 8:00 am with the 1 Mile walk to follow. The Fun Run will be four laps (1 mile) around the track. While the 5K will follow a desert trail behind the school property out on the state land with views of the McDowell and Four Peaks Mountain ranges.
Runners will be able to pick up race packets the evening before the event, January 10th at the McDowell Mountain Elementary School front office from 5 to 7 PM.
T-shirt Guaranteed if you register by 1/03/25. Any registration after 1/03/25 t-shirts will be upon availability.
In addition, participants may arrive anytime after 6am on race day to pick up their packets.
The top 3 finishers in each category will receive an honorary medal (age categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, & 60+) as well as the largest team to participate. All runners who register in advance by January 3rd will receive a special event shirt.
Please ONLY register for the pancakes if you will stay and eat the pancakes.
View promotional video here----------------> Feathers and Flapjacks 5K & Fun Run [https://youtu.be/5hBdiEaDaTM?si=Gps-aYJCdgtcjPFi]
The 5K will start promptly at 8:00 am with the 1 Mile walk to follow. The Fun Run will be four laps (1 mile) around the track. While the 5K will follow a desert trail behind the school property out on the state land with views of the McDowell and Four Peaks Mountain ranges.
Runners will be able to pick up race packets the evening before the event, January 10th at the McDowell Mountain Elementary School front office from 5 to 7 PM.
T-shirt Guaranteed if you register by 1/03/25. Any registration after 1/03/25 t-shirts will be upon availability.
In addition, participants may arrive anytime after 6am on race day to pick up their packets.
The top 3 finishers in each category will receive an honorary medal (age categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, & 60+) as well as the largest team to participate. All runners who register in advance by January 3rd will receive a special event shirt.
Please ONLY register for the pancakes if you will stay and eat the pancakes.
View promotional video here----------------> Feathers and Flapjacks 5K & Fun Run [https://youtu.be/5hBdiEaDaTM?si=Gps-aYJCdgtcjPFi]
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$27.50
The desert trail can be primitive in some spots, however our desert views are something to be admired. -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$16.90
Any Questions please reach out to [email protected] -
5K Run/Walk + Pancakes
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$43.40
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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk + Pancakes
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$27.50
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Pancakes Only (No Run)
Incl. $1.48 Fee
Sat 11th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$9.48
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