Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fall 5k
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Amherst, Virginia
$30.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of community spirit and healthy competition at the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fall 5k, taking place on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the stunning Sweet Briar College in Amherst, Virginia. This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the renowned Dairy Loop, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the race benefit Neighbors Helping Neighbors of Amherst County, a dedicated non-profit organization focused on alleviating food insecurity in the area.
Participants can choose to take on the 5k distance, with registration fees ranging from $25 to $35, depending on when you sign up. Be sure to register before October 8th to secure your exclusive commemorative t-shirt! Join us for a spirited morning of fitness, fun, and fellowship, with awards for the top finishers in multiple age categories. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a family-friendly outing, this event is a perfect opportunity to connect with your neighbors and make a positive impact in the community. Don’t miss out on this uplifting experience!
Participants can choose to take on the 5k distance, with registration fees ranging from $25 to $35, depending on when you sign up. Be sure to register before October 8th to secure your exclusive commemorative t-shirt! Join us for a spirited morning of fitness, fun, and fellowship, with awards for the top finishers in multiple age categories. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a family-friendly outing, this event is a perfect opportunity to connect with your neighbors and make a positive impact in the community. Don’t miss out on this uplifting experience!
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5k
Includes T-Shirt (Guaranteed by 10/8, 100% cotton, unisex)
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$30.00
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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