New Blossoms New Life 5k

Saturday, July 13, 2024 Past event
9:45 AM EDT
Erie, Pennsylvania
Free–$28.00 · 4 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant New Blossoms New Life 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the scenic Penn State Behrend Track & Field Complex in Erie, Pennsylvania! This uplifting event, hosted by the New Blossoms New Life Foundation, aims to support couples facing infertility challenges by providing essential financial assistance and emotional support. Participants can enjoy a 5K race, while kids aged 6-13 will have the chance to run a fun 1/4 mile race, and little ones aged 2-5 can join in on a 100-meter dash.

Registration is just $25 for adults, which includes a T-shirt, and only $12 for kids, with proceeds going directly to help couples cover IVF costs. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the basket raffle, and be sure to arrive early to grab your tickets! The kids' fun run kicks off at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5K. Register online or by mail before the deadlines to secure your spot and T-shirt. Let’s come together to celebrate new beginnings and make a difference in the lives of those in need!

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Races

  • 5k Race

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:45 AM EDT

    $28.00

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  • 5k Walk

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:45 AM EDT

    $28.00

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  • Kids 5k Fun Run

    Incl. $2.22 Fee & T-Shirt

    Children 13 and Under

    9:30 AM EDT

    $14.22

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  • 100M Kids

    9:30 AM EDT

    Free

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Organiser's description

NEW BLOSSOMS NEW LIFE

5K WALK/RUN

New Blossoms New Life Foundation is a local, non-profit organization that was founded 14 years ago by Renea and Chris Kovski when they tragically lost their 2-year-old daughter Maggie. The foundation provides financial assistance and emotional support to couples challenged with infertility - with the goal of helping them have a child. New Blossoms New Life Foundation awards grants for costly fertility treatments, as well as, provides mentoring, counseling, and community education.

ENTRY FEE:

$25.00 per person for Run/Walk and T-shirt. ( T-shirt design coming soon)

$12 for kids fun run and T-shirt ( T-shirt design coming soon)

* Kids 6-13 Will Run a 1/4 Mile Race ( 1 lap around the Track)
* Kids 2-5 Will Run a 100 Meter Race

All proceeds will go directly to New Blossoms New Life Foundation to help a couple cover their IVF costs. A Basket Raffle will be available to those who want to participate (please come early to get tickets in prior to start of race.) Cost for auction will be separate from the race sign up.

LOCATION/TIME:

Penn State Behrend Track & Field Complex. 4712 College Dr, Erie, PA 16510.

9:30 AM start time for kids fun run. 5K to follow directly after. Race chip and T-shirt will be distributed day of race from 7:30-9:15.

REGISTRATION:

Online or mail in registration. T-shirts will be provided to those that register before June 25th Additional T-shirts will be available with late registration while supplies last. Online registration closes 7 pm July 9th . Mail in registration ends July 1st.

PRIZES:

Top 3 overall females and top 3 overall males will be awarded prizes for 5k.

Questions: Contact Kari Lathrop: 814-566-2696

Location

4712 College Dr, Erie, 16510, PA, United States

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