Nene Fest 2-way 5k and Fun Run
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Tallahassee, Florida
$5.00–$20.00 · 4 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and friendly competition at the Nene Fest 2-way 5K and Fun Run, happening on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in the beautiful city of Tallahassee, Leon. This vibrant event takes place on one of Tallahassee's classic running courses, renowned for its scenic views and welcoming atmosphere. Runners can choose their path in the 5K, tackling the course either counterclockwise or clockwise, adding a unique twist to this beloved race.
The action kicks off bright and early with race day registration starting at 6:45 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:00 a.m. and the 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:00 a.m. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join in the fun, with awards for the top finishers in various categories, including the top three male and female runners aged 16 and older, as well as the first three finishers in the Fun Run for those 12 and under. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, cheer, and celebrate with the local community!
The action kicks off bright and early with race day registration starting at 6:45 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:00 a.m. and the 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:00 a.m. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join in the fun, with awards for the top finishers in various categories, including the top three male and female runners aged 16 and older, as well as the first three finishers in the Fun Run for those 12 and under. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, cheer, and celebrate with the local community!
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Races
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Nene Fest 2-way 5k
First 100 to register will receive a race ice pack
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$20.00
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Nene Fest Fun Run
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$10.00
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Hartsfield student (5k)
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$5.00
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Hartsfield student (Fun Run)
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$5.00
Organiser's description
Race one of Tallahassee's classic courseswith a twist!
The Nenes of Indianhead Acres https://ihlna.org/1957-aerial-of-indianhead have hosted the Women's Distance Festival https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2021/09/wdf-2021.html every September since 1998 on a certified course https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=FL17042TY familiar to many local runners. In 2014, the Nene Fest 5k https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2019/04/nene-2019.html began to use the same course in the spring.
For the Nene Fest 5K, the course is used for a 2-way race. Runners can choose to tackle the course counterclockwise (the traditional WDF direction) or clockwise.
TIME:
Race Day Registration starts at 6:45 a.m., 5K starts at 8:00 a.m., 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 a.m.
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the following categories:
5K: Top 3 Male/Female 16+, Top 3 Male/Female 15 and under
Fun Run: First 3 finishers, 12 and under only
SPONSORS IN 2024 _(SPONSORS FOR THE 2025 RACE HAVE NOT BEEN CONFIRMED YET)_
Golden level sponsors: Dender Remodeling and Construction, Graham Duffy Construction, Kant Realty of North Florida
Silver level sponsors: Awards4U, Canopy Road Caf'e, Community Coop Market, Fiorini Chiropractic Center, Just Fruits and Exotics, David O'Keefe
Bronze level sponsors: Affiliated Auctions, Haircutz, Journeys in Yoga, Lucilla, Ology, Orchard Pond
The following candidates's campaigns are also sponsoring the race: Rocky Hanna for Superintendent, Dot Inman-Johnson for City Commission Seat 2, Jack Porter for City Commission Seat 1, Star Swain for Superintendent, Rosanne Wood for School Board District 2
The Nenes of Indianhead Acres https://ihlna.org/1957-aerial-of-indianhead have hosted the Women's Distance Festival https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2021/09/wdf-2021.html every September since 1998 on a certified course https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=FL17042TY familiar to many local runners. In 2014, the Nene Fest 5k https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2019/04/nene-2019.html began to use the same course in the spring.
For the Nene Fest 5K, the course is used for a 2-way race. Runners can choose to tackle the course counterclockwise (the traditional WDF direction) or clockwise.
TIME:
Race Day Registration starts at 6:45 a.m., 5K starts at 8:00 a.m., 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 a.m.
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the following categories:
5K: Top 3 Male/Female 16+, Top 3 Male/Female 15 and under
Fun Run: First 3 finishers, 12 and under only
SPONSORS IN 2024 _(SPONSORS FOR THE 2025 RACE HAVE NOT BEEN CONFIRMED YET)_
Golden level sponsors: Dender Remodeling and Construction, Graham Duffy Construction, Kant Realty of North Florida
Silver level sponsors: Awards4U, Canopy Road Caf'e, Community Coop Market, Fiorini Chiropractic Center, Just Fruits and Exotics, David O'Keefe
Bronze level sponsors: Affiliated Auctions, Haircutz, Journeys in Yoga, Lucilla, Ology, Orchard Pond
The following candidates's campaigns are also sponsoring the race: Rocky Hanna for Superintendent, Dot Inman-Johnson for City Commission Seat 2, Jack Porter for City Commission Seat 1, Star Swain for Superintendent, Rosanne Wood for School Board District 2
Location
Optimist Park, East Indianhead Drive, Tallahassee, 32301, FL, United States
Nene Fest 2-way 5k and Fun Run
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