Isla Strong 5k

Saturday, May 20, 2023 Past event

8:30 AM CDT

Thompson's Station, Tennessee

$11.60–$27.50 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join the Thompson's Station community on Saturday, May 20, 2023, for the inspiring ISLA STRONG 5K! This event, taking place in the beautiful Bridgemore Village neighborhood, is a heartfelt effort to support seven-year-old Isla Johnston, a first grader at Thompson's Station Elementary who is bravely battling an aggressive tumor. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome, including those with strollers, making it a perfect family outing.

The course promises a fun and engaging atmosphere, and participants will enjoy the camaraderie of the community as they come together for a great cause. After the race, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks in the school parking lot. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference—register today and consider donating to help Isla's family with unexpected medical costs. Together, we can show our support and strength for Isla!

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Races

ISLA STRONG 5k (Ages 11 and up)

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$27.50

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ISLA STRONG 5k (Ages 10 and under)

Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$11.60

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Organiser's description

JOIN THE THOMPSON'S STATION COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT ISLA JOHNSTON!

JOIN THE THOMPSON'S STATION COMMUNITY AS WE RAISE MONEY FOR A LOCAL SEVEN-YEAR-OLD, ISLA JOHNSTON. ISLA IS A FIRST GRADER WHO ATTENDS THOMPSON'S STATION ELEMENTARY AND WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH GRADE 4 PINEOBLASTOMA, AN AGGRESSIVE TUMOR THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.

WE WELCOME ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS (INCLUDING THOSE WITH STROLLERS) TO JOIN THE FUN COURSE WHICH WILL BE THROUGHOUT BRIDGEMORE VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD. PARKING HAS GRACIOUSLY BEEN DONATED BY THOMPSON'S STATION ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL AND THE RUN WILL BE BEHIND THE SCHOOL IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

THERE WILL ALSO BE FOOD TRUCKS IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE.

PLEASE REGISTER TODAY AND IF YOU FEEL INCLINED, PLEASE DONATE TO THE FAMILY FOR THE UNEXPECTED MEDICAL COSTS.

VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.CARINGBRIDGE.ORG/VISIT/ISLAJOHNSTON https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/islajohnston FOR MORE ON ISLA'S STORY AND TO STAY INFORMED THROUGHOUT HER JOURNEY.