Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fall 5k
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Amherst, Virginia
$38.10 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fall 5k on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the stunning Sweet Briar College in Amherst, Virginia! Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Dairy Loop, this vibrant event kicks off at 9:00 AM, offering participants a delightful run while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the race will benefit Neighbors Helping Neighbors of Amherst County, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to combating food insecurity in the region.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual participant, this 5k is open to all ages and fitness levels, with awards for the top finishers in each age group. Registration fees range from $25 to $35 depending on when you sign up, and those who register by October 8th are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a beautiful fall day, connect with your community, and make a difference in the lives of others! Mark your calendars and prepare for a fun-filled day of fitness and philanthropy!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual participant, this 5k is open to all ages and fitness levels, with awards for the top finishers in each age group. Registration fees range from $25 to $35 depending on when you sign up, and those who register by October 8th are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a beautiful fall day, connect with your community, and make a difference in the lives of others! Mark your calendars and prepare for a fun-filled day of fitness and philanthropy!
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Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt (Guaranteed by 10/8, 100% cotton, unisex)
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$38.10
Organiser's description
The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fall 5k, presented by Neighbors Helping Neighbors of Amherst County, will take place on the beautiful campus of Sweet Briar College. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of the infamous Dairy Loop as well as the surrounding of Sweet Briar College. Proceeds from this event support Neighbors Helping Neighbors of Amherst County, Inc (NHN) a non-profit established in 2015 to assist residents in overcoming food insecurity by providing a selective shopping Food Warehouse. NHN is reaching across economic classes, age, backgrounds and ethnicities in Amherst and surrounding cities and counties.
The race will take place on October 19, 2024 at 9:00am on Elijah Road on the campus of Sweet Briar College.
REGISTRATION:
$25 (Aug. 1st - Sept. 16th) || $30 (Sept. 17 - Oct 15th) || $35 (Oct. 16th - Race Day)
PAPER REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT
Registration fees are non-transferable & non-refundable. An entry can only be used for the person registered for the entry. Entries cannot be deferred to the following year or a future event.
Packet Pickup:
Friday (10/18) 3pm - 6pm, Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Warehouse (151 Mitchell Bell Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572)
Saturday (10/19 - Race Day) 8:00am - 8:30am, Sweet Briar College, Memorial Chapel (134 Chapel Road, Sweet Briar, VA 24595)
"yes" someone else can pick up your packet for you.
Assisted Participants:
We are pleased to provide an opportunity for assisted participants to enjoy race day. An assisted participant is typically being pushed in a stroller "appropriate" for the event (ie.. hand break, tether, appropriate wheels). Both the participant being pushed and the pusher are required to register for this event. Assisted participants will start prior to the start and be ranked separately from the event. Both the pusher and assisted participant should indicate this classification during the registration process for our planning purposes.
T-Shirts:
Participants registered on or before October 8th are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt. A limited number of extra shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup. 100% cotton, unisex sizing, youth sizes offered.
Race Day Parking:
Lot P7 located below Elijah Road
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 in each age group.
AGE GROUPS:
5-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80-and up
PETS AND STROLLERS ARE PROHIBITED.
The race will take place on October 19, 2024 at 9:00am on Elijah Road on the campus of Sweet Briar College.
REGISTRATION:
$25 (Aug. 1st - Sept. 16th) || $30 (Sept. 17 - Oct 15th) || $35 (Oct. 16th - Race Day)
PAPER REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT
Registration fees are non-transferable & non-refundable. An entry can only be used for the person registered for the entry. Entries cannot be deferred to the following year or a future event.
Packet Pickup:
Friday (10/18) 3pm - 6pm, Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Warehouse (151 Mitchell Bell Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572)
Saturday (10/19 - Race Day) 8:00am - 8:30am, Sweet Briar College, Memorial Chapel (134 Chapel Road, Sweet Briar, VA 24595)
"yes" someone else can pick up your packet for you.
Assisted Participants:
We are pleased to provide an opportunity for assisted participants to enjoy race day. An assisted participant is typically being pushed in a stroller "appropriate" for the event (ie.. hand break, tether, appropriate wheels). Both the participant being pushed and the pusher are required to register for this event. Assisted participants will start prior to the start and be ranked separately from the event. Both the pusher and assisted participant should indicate this classification during the registration process for our planning purposes.
T-Shirts:
Participants registered on or before October 8th are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt. A limited number of extra shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup. 100% cotton, unisex sizing, youth sizes offered.
Race Day Parking:
Lot P7 located below Elijah Road
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 in each age group.
AGE GROUPS:
5-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80-and up
PETS AND STROLLERS ARE PROHIBITED.
Location
Elijah Road, Sweet Briar, 24595, VA, United States
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fall 5k
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