Here and Now Project 5k for Today

Sunday, June 25, 2023 Past event

2:00 PM PDT

Puyallup, Washington

$45.00 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the Fifth Annual Here and Now Project 5K for Today on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Rogers High School in Puyallup, Pierce County! This uplifting event offers both in-person and virtual participation options, making it accessible for everyone. Whether you choose to walk, run, or roll, your involvement supports the paralysis community and helps fund vital outreach programs, recreation, and gatherings for those affected by paralysis.

Participants will enjoy a fun-filled day with family and friends, receiving race bibs, stickers, and stylish event T-shirts as part of their registration. The on-site race kicks off at 12:00 PM, following packet pickup from 11:00 AM to 11:55 AM. Virtual participants can complete their 5K anytime between June 23 and June 30. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying an exciting community event! Register before June 21 to secure your spot and swag!

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5k Run, Walk, & Roll - ON SITE (June 25)

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Rogers High School (parking/start/finish): 12801 86th Ave E Puyallup, WA 98373 *Note: Parking will be available at Rogers High School. The event will take place at Rogers High School and the Nathan Chapman Trail. Packet pickup will be at Rogers High School directly prior to the event from 11:00AM-12:00PM. Directions to Rogers High School from I-5 S: From I-5 S take exit 142A for WA-18 E toward Auburn In 2.8 miles - Take the W Valley Hwy exit toward WA-167 S In .2 miles - Turn right onto W Valley Hwy S In .5 miles - Use the middle lane to turn left onto 15th St SW In .1 miles - Turn right onto the WA-167 S ramp to Tacoma In 7.4 miles - Use the right two lanes to take the WA-512 W exit toward WA-161 S/ Puyallup/Olympia In 3.4 miles - Take the exit toward WA-161 S/South Hill/Eatonville In .3 miles - Keep right at the fork to continue towards 31st AveSW In 200 feet - Merge onto 31st Ave SW In .2 miles - Turn left onto 94th Ave E/9th St SW, continue to follow 94th Ave E In 1.5 miles - Turn right onto 128th St E In .4 miles - Turn left into the parking lot of Rogers High School, at 12801 86th Ave E Directions to Rogers High School from Tacoma: From I-5 N take exit 135 for WA-167 N toward Puyallup In .7 miles - Slight right toward Pioneer Way E In 3.3 miles - Slight left to stay on Pioneer Way E In 1.5 miles - Continue straight onto Woodland Ave E In 3.5 miles - Turn left onto 128th St E In 1.1 miles - Turn right into the parking lot of Rogers High School, at 12801 86th Ave E Directions to Rogers High School from I-5 N: From I-5 N take exit 127 for WA-512 E toward Puyallup In 9.1 miles - Take the 9th St SW/94th Ave E exit In .5 miles - Turn right onto 94th Ave E/9th St SW, continue to follow 94th Ave E In 1.2 miles - Turn right onto 128th St E In .4 miles - Turn left into the parking lot of Rogers High School, at 12801 86th Ave E

2:00 PM PDT

$45.00

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5k Run, Walk, & Roll - VIRTUAL (June 25-July 2)
Virtual

Includes T-shirt style/size

Run, walk, or roll a 5K from anywhere anytime between June 25-July 2. Our goal is to have at least one registrant per state! Ask your family and friends to join you and help us fill in our participant map.

2:00 PM PDT

$45.00

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Organiser's description

The Here and Now Project invites you to join us for our Fifth Annual 5K For Today! This will be a hybrid event. We are incredibly excited to return to Rogers High School in Puyallup and will continue to offer the virtual option for those who cannot join us in-person as well. By joining this family friendly walk, run, roll you will be supporting the paralysis community. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help us connect and empower the community through direct outreach to people who are newly injured, private support groups, recreational activities, and annual gatherings.

THE DETAILS:

1. Register individually or start a team with family and friends! All participants will receive a race bib, sticker, and other swag for participating.
2. Stylish event T-shirts in unisex, women's, and youth sizes are included with your registration. All entries include a stylish event T-shirt and buff. THE T-SHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER AFTER MAY 22ND AT 10PM PDT. We do order limited extras in order to attempt to provide shirts for later entries, however these will be subject to availability and sizes will be on a first come-first served basis.
3. Don't feel up to running, walking, or rolling but still want to support the cause? Create an individual or team fundraiser and share your personal experiences of H&NP with your respective networks!
4. Join us on the strava app https://www.strava.com/clubs/hereandnowproject as we connect in the weeks leading up to main event.
5. Tag us in photos on social media using the hashtags #5KFORTODAY and #HEREANDNOW5K as you prepare for the race! Plan your routes, share tips, engage along the way as we get out and DO LIFE. Be sure to follow along on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HereAndNowProjectand Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hereandnowprojectfor some fun contest announcements!
6. Complete your 5K/3.1 mile run, walk or roll with H&NP in person on June 23rd (or virtually between June 23-30).
7. ON-SITE RACE WILL START AT 12:00PM, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EVENT PACKET PICK-UP FROM 11:00-11:55AM, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY! (MORE PACKET PICKUP INFO BELOW.)
8. Virtual participants can upload a picture and submit results on our results page https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/112256.
9. Connect with us! We'd love to hear your story and connect you to our community as we support each other.
10. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59PM ON JUNE 21ST (FOR BOTH THE ON-SITE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS). Sign up today!
11. All pets must remain on a leash at all times.

MAKE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY FOR TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EARLY BIRD PRICES!

MARCH 23-APRIL 22 $35!!
APRIL 23-MAY 22 $40!
MAY 23-JUNE 21 $45 (ADULTS) & $35 (KIDS 17 AND UNDER)

PACKET PICKUP:

We are excited to have two ways to pick up your race packet and swag this year:
1. Early Packet Pickup: Fleet Feet (Bonney Lake) - Saturday, June 22nd from 1-4pm
Fleet Feet Bonney Lake: 19685 State Route 410, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
2. Race Day Packet Pickup: Rogers High School Registration Area - Sunday, June 23th from 11:00-11:55am
Rogers High School: 12801 86th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373
We encourage participants to pick up their packets in advance to avoid lines and reduce congestion at registration on the day of the event. You may pick up packets on behalf of family or friends. Virtual participants will have their race packet and swag mailed to them.

More information about The Here and Now Project can be found at www.hereandnowproject.org https://www.hereandnowproject.org
If you have questions, please let us know!
The Here and Now Project | [email protected]