Greenwood Scholarship 5K and Fun Run
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 5:00PM EDT
- Location Jacksonville, Florida
- Price $18.00 - $28.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling morning of fitness and fun at the Greenwood Scholarship 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, in the vibrant city of Jacksonville, Duval! This exciting event kicks off the Halloween season with a unique blend of spirited competition and community camaraderie. Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or a family looking to enjoy a festive stroll, this 5K is the perfect opportunity to get active while supporting a great cause.
The Greenwood Scholarship 5K is not just about running; it’s a celebration of creativity and community spirit! Participants are encouraged to dress in their best costumes for a chance to win prizes in categories such as Best Individual Costume, Best Group Costume, and Best Dog Costume. After crossing the finish line, enjoy the community Trunk or Treat, making it a delightful experience for kids and the young at heart alike. Every step taken in this event helps raise vital funds for students with learning differences, ensuring they receive the educational support they deserve. Join us for a day filled with energy, excitement, and purpose—let's make a difference one stride at a time!
The Greenwood Scholarship 5K is not just about running; it’s a celebration of creativity and community spirit! Participants are encouraged to dress in their best costumes for a chance to win prizes in categories such as Best Individual Costume, Best Group Costume, and Best Dog Costume. After crossing the finish line, enjoy the community Trunk or Treat, making it a delightful experience for kids and the young at heart alike. Every step taken in this event helps raise vital funds for students with learning differences, ensuring they receive the educational support they deserve. Join us for a day filled with energy, excitement, and purpose—let's make a difference one stride at a time!
Organiser's Description
Ready to get your "spook" on for a great cause? Kick off the Halloween season with a morning of fitness, frights, and fun at the Greenwood 5K Spirit Race! Whether youre a competitive runner chasing a PR or a family looking for a festive stroll, this event is for you.
THE MISSION: Every step you take helps fund specialized educational support and resources for students with learning differences in our Jacksonville community.
THE VIBE: High energy, community-focused, and wonderfully weird.
THE FUN: Costumes aren't just allowedtheyre highly encouraged!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
COSTUME CONTEST: Were handing out prizes for the Best Individual Costume, Best Group Costume, and Best Dog Costume!
TRUNK OR TREAT: The finish line is just the beginning. Stick around after the race for our community Trunk or Treatperfect for the kids (and the young at heart).
SUPPORT LOCAL STUDENTS: Every student deserves a path to success. Greenwood School serves Jacksonville families by providing specialized support for students with learning differences. To ensure our doors remain open to all, our non-profit relies on charitable giving to power our scholarship fund. We are committed to the belief that a familys financial circumstances should never stand in the way of a childs education.
JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCEONE STRIDE AT A TIME!
THE MISSION: Every step you take helps fund specialized educational support and resources for students with learning differences in our Jacksonville community.
THE VIBE: High energy, community-focused, and wonderfully weird.
THE FUN: Costumes aren't just allowedtheyre highly encouraged!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
COSTUME CONTEST: Were handing out prizes for the Best Individual Costume, Best Group Costume, and Best Dog Costume!
TRUNK OR TREAT: The finish line is just the beginning. Stick around after the race for our community Trunk or Treatperfect for the kids (and the young at heart).
SUPPORT LOCAL STUDENTS: Every student deserves a path to success. Greenwood School serves Jacksonville families by providing specialized support for students with learning differences. To ensure our doors remain open to all, our non-profit relies on charitable giving to power our scholarship fund. We are committed to the belief that a familys financial circumstances should never stand in the way of a childs education.
JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCEONE STRIDE AT A TIME!
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Ed Austin Regional Park, 11751 McCormick Rd, Jacksonville, 32225, FL, United States
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