Lipman 5K Run/Walk For Backpacks
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Ave Maria, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the 12th Annual Lipman 5K Run/Walk for Backpacks, happening on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, in beautiful Ave Maria, Collier! This exciting event invites runners of all ages, from serious athletes to families with children, to participate in a scenic course around the picturesque lakes of Ave Maria. With both a 5K run and a 1-mile walking course available, there's something for everyone. Plus, little ones can join in the fun with a free Junior Fun Run for kids aged 10 and under!
All proceeds from the event go directly towards providing essential school supplies, like backpacks, bicycles, and shoes, for the annual Lipman Backpack Giveaway held in Immokalee every August. By participating, you're not only getting active but also making a meaningful impact on local families during the back-to-school season. Registration opens at 6:30 AM on race day, with affordable fees of $30 for adults and $25 for students aged 6-22. Each registrant will receive a Dri-Fit long-sleeved shirt, and trophies will be awarded to the top male and female winners in various age categories. Join us
All proceeds from the event go directly towards providing essential school supplies, like backpacks, bicycles, and shoes, for the annual Lipman Backpack Giveaway held in Immokalee every August. By participating, you're not only getting active but also making a meaningful impact on local families during the back-to-school season. Registration opens at 6:30 AM on race day, with affordable fees of $30 for adults and $25 for students aged 6-22. Each registrant will receive a Dri-Fit long-sleeved shirt, and trophies will be awarded to the top male and female winners in various age categories. Join us
Organiser's Description
WE'RE BACK AGAIN FOR 2026!
_THE 12TH ANNUAL LIPMAN 5K RUN FOR BACKPACKS WILL BE HOSTED IN AVE MARIA, FL._
THE LIPMAN 5K IS A RACE THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN PARTICIPATE IN. ALL OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS PURCHASING BACKPACKS, BICYCLES, SHOES, AND OTHER SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR LIPMAN'S ANNUAL BACKPACK GIVEAWAY, HOSTED IN IMMOKALEE EVERY AUGUST. THIS WILL BE THE 16TH YEAR THAT LIPMAN HAS HOSTED ITS BACKPACK GIVEAWAY AND THIS IS A GREAT WAY FOR YOU TO CONTRIBUTE IN A HEALTHY WAY. SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE MORE ESSENTIAL THAN EVER. HELP US TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF OF FAMILIES DURING A DEMANDING BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON BY REGISTERING FOR THE LIPMAN 5K RUN FOR BACKPACKS.
THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2026 IN BEAUTIFUL AVE MARIA. WE HAVE MOVED THE RACE FROM ANNUNCIATION CIRCLE TO NORTH PARK - 4010 ANTHEM PKWY, AVE MARIA, FL 34142.
WE INVITE THE SERIOUS RUNNER, THE WEEKEND JOGGER, AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN TO COME ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL COURSE AROUND THE LAKES AT AVE MARIA. THERE WILL ALSO BE A 1 MILE WALKING COURSE AND A FREE JUNIOR FUN RUN FOR KIDS 10 AND UNDER. ALL RACE REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A DRI-FIT LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT.
TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS IN A NUMBER OF AGE CATEGORIES.
REGISTRATION
*
SAME DAY SIGNUPS BEGIN AT 6:30AM ON RACE DAY
*
$30 FOR ADULTS
*
$25 FOR STUDENTS (6-22 YRS)
*
$25 IF YOU REGISTER MORE THAN ONE PERSON
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY MARCH 20TH UNTIL 5PM AT:
_LIPMAN FAMILY FARMS, 315 E. NEW MARKET RD., IMMOKALEE, FL 34142_
_THE 12TH ANNUAL LIPMAN 5K RUN FOR BACKPACKS WILL BE HOSTED IN AVE MARIA, FL._
THE LIPMAN 5K IS A RACE THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN PARTICIPATE IN. ALL OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS PURCHASING BACKPACKS, BICYCLES, SHOES, AND OTHER SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR LIPMAN'S ANNUAL BACKPACK GIVEAWAY, HOSTED IN IMMOKALEE EVERY AUGUST. THIS WILL BE THE 16TH YEAR THAT LIPMAN HAS HOSTED ITS BACKPACK GIVEAWAY AND THIS IS A GREAT WAY FOR YOU TO CONTRIBUTE IN A HEALTHY WAY. SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE MORE ESSENTIAL THAN EVER. HELP US TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF OF FAMILIES DURING A DEMANDING BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON BY REGISTERING FOR THE LIPMAN 5K RUN FOR BACKPACKS.
THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2026 IN BEAUTIFUL AVE MARIA. WE HAVE MOVED THE RACE FROM ANNUNCIATION CIRCLE TO NORTH PARK - 4010 ANTHEM PKWY, AVE MARIA, FL 34142.
WE INVITE THE SERIOUS RUNNER, THE WEEKEND JOGGER, AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN TO COME ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL COURSE AROUND THE LAKES AT AVE MARIA. THERE WILL ALSO BE A 1 MILE WALKING COURSE AND A FREE JUNIOR FUN RUN FOR KIDS 10 AND UNDER. ALL RACE REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A DRI-FIT LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT.
TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS IN A NUMBER OF AGE CATEGORIES.
REGISTRATION
*
SAME DAY SIGNUPS BEGIN AT 6:30AM ON RACE DAY
*
$30 FOR ADULTS
*
$25 FOR STUDENTS (6-22 YRS)
*
$25 IF YOU REGISTER MORE THAN ONE PERSON
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY MARCH 20TH UNTIL 5PM AT:
_LIPMAN FAMILY FARMS, 315 E. NEW MARKET RD., IMMOKALEE, FL 34142_
Races
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Lipman 5K Run/Walk 4 Backpacks
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Lipman's 5K Run/Walk for Backpacks! Support the students of Immokalee by signing up for the Virtual Lipman 5K Run/Walk For Backpacks. All of the proceeds from this event benefit the Lipman Backpack Giveaway and Back-to-School event in August. Runners and walkers are welcome!! -
Virtual Lipman 5K Run/Walk for Backpacks
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
Even if you can't join us in person on March 21st, you can still support students in Immokalee by competing virtually from anywhere! Simply run 3.1 miles on your own course and post your results to the Run Sign up race page. Everyone is eligible to register. -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Even if you're not a runner, you can still support students in Immokalee by signing up for our 1 mile walk. Feel free to walk with your kids, pets, or anyone who wants to participate.
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