Friends Of The Poor® 5k CHARITY WALK/RUN

Sunday, August 10 – Saturday, October 18, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM PDT

Carpinteria, California

$35.00 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for an exciting and meaningful experience at the Friends of the Poor® 5K Charity Walk/Run, taking place on Sunday, October 18, 2025, in the beautiful town of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara. This fun-filled event offers participants the choice of an in-person 5K or a virtual option, making it accessible for everyone. The in-person event features a scenic route that starts at St. Joseph Field, meandering through the charming streets of Carpinteria and leading participants to the stunning Carpinteria State Beach. With a flat, wheelchair and stroller-friendly course, everyone can join in on the fun at their own pace!

Whether you choose to walk or run, this event is not just about fitness—it's about making a difference. Participants can set a fundraising goal of $150, with the registration fee fully refundable upon reaching that target. Don't miss out on the chance to make an impact while enjoying family-friendly activities and games after the race. Register online by September 22 to secure your event T-shirt, and get ready for a day of community spirit and philanthropy. Lace up your sneakers and be part of this uplifting event that supports a great cause!

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Friends Of The Poor 5k CHARITY WALK/RUN

Incl. T-Shirt

This fun, 5k charity walk is a non-competitive walk or jog along a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) course through the city of Carpinteria to the State Beach and return to St. Joseph Field . It's an inclusive and accessible event for all ages and fitness levels which encourages family participation. Walkers often seek sponsors or donations to support the needy in their community. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their fitness level or ability to walk, jog, or even roll in a wheelchair or push a stroller.

Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (9:00 AM PDT)

$35.00

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VIRTUAL 5k CHARITY WALK/RUN
Virtual

This virtual 5k charity walk is a fun, flexible way to support the less fortunate in your community while you stay active. Virtual walkers complete a 5k (3.1 miles) at their own pace, in their own space, and at their own time, all while fundraising to help the needy in their local community. It's a great option for those who can't attend in-person events or prefer a more adaptable fitness challenge.

Sunday, Aug 10, 2025 (9:00 AM PDT)

$35.00

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Organiser's description

CHOOSE ONE OR BOTH EVENTS:

In-Person FRIENDS OF THE POOR 5K CHARITY WALK/RUN in Carpinteria, October 18

Choose a VIRTUAL 5K CHARITY WALK/RUN, or join our easy, non-timed, FRIENDS OF THE POOR 5K CHARITY WALK/RUN on flat, level, wheel chair and stroller friendly terrain from St Joseph Field, through the charming beach town of Carpinteria, to Carpinteria State Beach and return to St. Joseph Field for family-friendly, after-event activities and games. Special pricing for Youths and Teams.

Register on-line until 11:59 pm, October 17. Check-in, late registrations, and event day registrations begin October 18 at 08:00 am. The FRIENDS OF THE POOR 5K CHARITY WALK/RUN begins at 09:00.

Registration Fee will be refunded when the Walker reaches their $150 Donation Goal. The Registration Fee does not count toward the Donation Goal.

SEPTEMBER 22 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND GET A T-SHIRT. REGISTERED WALKERS AFTER SEPTEMBER ARE NOT GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.

WALK/RUN AT YOUR OWN PACE ANYWHERE WITH THE

VIRTUAL 5K CHARITY WALK/RUN

* HAVE FUN!
* Sign up and register on-line for the VIRTUAL 5K CHARITY WALK/RUN.
* Set a fundraising goal and complete your WALK/RUN before October 17 at 11:59 pm.
* Share your Virtual Walk and fundraising goal with friends, relatives, fellow workers, and social media friends. Encourage your friends to walk on your "TEAM".
* Choose your walk path; at home, at work, in the mall, at the beach, or on the trail
* Document your walk. Log your walk using a pedometer app on your phone Take a screen shot of the completed distance and selfies of yourself walking and post them on social media.
* Send your screenshot and selfies to [email protected].
* For more information on how to post results go to: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results

REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE REFUNDED WHEN THE WALKER REACHES THEIR $150 DONATION GOAL. THE REGISTRATION FEE DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD THE DONATION GOAL.