Misty Strong 5k

Saturday, March 23, 2024 Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Free · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the uplifting Misty Strong 5K on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Allen, at Concordia Theological Seminary! This exciting event kicks off at 10:00 AM and is dedicated to supporting the beloved Hernandez family, who have made significant contributions to our local running community. With no registration fee for the 5K, we encourage participants to make a donation of their choice to show their support.

In addition to the 5K, a fun lap-a-thon will be held throughout the day, with registration beginning at 9:00 AM and the track remaining open until 4 PM for everyone to enjoy. For just $1 per lap (or a donation of your choice), you can help make a difference while having a blast! Don’t miss out on delicious post-race food from Big Eyed Fish On Wheels, and take part in a car show benefit for the Hernandez family from 11 AM to 4 PM. It's a day filled with community spirit, love, and fun—so bring your friends and family to support the Hernandez family and enjoy an unforgettable day!

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Races

  • Misty Stong 5k

    5K course will start on the track and proceed to the Beckett's Run River Greenway. Shirts may be purchased on race day for 20.00 cash only.

    10:00 AM EDT

    Free

    Entries closed
  • Misty Strong Lap a Thon

    Lap a thon will take place entirely on the track. Shirts may be purchased on race day for 20.00 cash.

    10:00 AM EDT

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Many of you know that David and Misty Hernandez have been a big part of Fort Waynes running community and they need our support now more than ever!
We will be hosting a 5k and a lap-a-thon on Saturday March 23rd at 10:00am at Concordia Theological Seminary. Day of registration starting at 9:00am. We will keep the track open for people arriving later in the day until 4pm, so stop by and get a few laps in!
T-Shirt is optional and is $20. The 5k race will have no charge but a donation of your choice to the family is greatly appreciated. The lap-a-thon is $1 per lap (or donation of choice) It will be CASH ONLY at the event, but we can also accept donations via the GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/.../misty-hernandez-local-mom-vs...
Big Eyed Fish On Wheels will be there for post-race food so come hungry and stick around and enjoy the afternoon and show your support and love for the Hernandez Family.
Information about associated events happening that day at the Seminary:
9-10am: Preregistration for the 5k along Beckett's Run
10am: Start of 5k
11am-4pm: Car Show Benefit for Dave & Misty (https://fb.me/e/xd12ZfamH)
4pm: Close the track for lap-a-thon participants
5pm: Seminary Gym Doors open for Kickboxing in the Fort X
6pm: Kickboxing in the Fort X (https://fb.me/e/582A7S2gs)

Location

6600 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, 46825, IN, United States

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