North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival
Event summary
The event promises a fun-filled atmosphere featuring a vendor fair, raffle, and performances to keep the energy high! Registration is just $10 for adults before October 6th, and $10 for children ages 3-11, with survivors attending for free. All proceeds will directly benefit the Kern County Cancer Foundation, providing essential financial support for local cancer patients and their families. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of community spirit and camaraderie!
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Run
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There is a fee of $10 to register early, however after 10/06/24 it goes to $20 and donations are always welcome. If you sign up for the 5k run you will be timed. Awards will be given to fastest times in each category as well as top fundraisers. You will also need to select "Fundraiser" if you are choosing to help us support more patients by fundraising for us. **If you are a cancer survivor please register under "Survivor Registration".
Entries closed11:00 AM PDT
$20.00
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Walk
T-Shirt
There is a fee of $10 to register early, however after 10/06/24 it goes to $20 and donations are always welcome. If you sign up for the 5k Walk you will NOT be timed. Awards will be given to top fundraising teams and individuals. You will also need to select "Fundraiser" if you are choosing to help us support more patients by fundraising for us. **If you are a cancer survivor please register under "Survivor Registration".
Entries closed11:00 AM PDT
$20.00
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Survivor
Survivor T-Shirt
Survivors can walk/run whatever distance they choose up to a 5k. Please contact us directly if you plan on running and would like to be timed. There is no fee to register however donations are welcome. A survivor tent will be available as usual with food, goodies, etc. for you and one guest. Any fundraising you do is greatly appreciated to help others going through the fight. Please select to be a "Fundraiser" for us if you are able.
Entries closed11:00 AM PDT
Free
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Kids Jog-A-Thon
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There is a $10 fee to register however donations are welcome. Children ages 3-11 can participate in this portion of the event. A jog-a-thon track is set-up and prizes will be awarded in different categories for most number of laps in a given time. Some may run/walk less than a mile.
Entries closed11:00 AM PDT
$10.00
Organiser's description
Gather your friends, family and coworkers and join us for the 2024 North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival at - Pioneer Elementary School!
This exciting challenge allows you to raise funds and awareness for those battling cancer all while having fun!
100% of the funds will benefit the Kern County Cancer Foundation to assist local patients with medical bills related to cancer treatment as well as assist children with cancer who must travel for treatment. For more information on our programs and services. visit us at www.kerncountycancerfoundation.org
This is our 1st Annual NORTH KERN CANCER RUN/WALK and FESTIVAL Event and we can't do it without you!
It will be held Saturday, October 12th from 8am - 12pm at Pioneer Elementary School 1001 Hiett Ave. Delano, CA. 93215
Early registration is $10, then the cost goes up to $20 after October 6, 2024.
Children registration is $10 ages 3-11.
North Kern Cancer Run/Walk T-Shirts can be purchased for $20 with a deadline of 10/10/2024.
Survivors are FREE and there will be a special designated area for them. (Even if you're on treatment, you're a SURVIVOR)
This race will be timed for all registered runners and awards will be given. Top fundraising teams and individuals will also receive awards.
We are trying to raise as much funds as possible for Kern County cancer patients who need financial assistance and transportation during treatment.
Some T-shirts will be available for sale at the event. Donations are always welcome.
*PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THOSE AROUND YOU, ESPECIALLY THE DELICATE IMMUNE SYSTEMS OF THE CANCER SURVIVORS ATTENDING THE EVENT. **
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID 19 or have been around someone who has been recently diagnosed please stay home...we can wait to see you next year. We follow CDC Guidelines which can be found when you click the link below.
Link to Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 | CDC
Thank you! - North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival Committee
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2024 Run/Walk Schedule - tentative
7:30AM Participant Arrival
7:30AM Vendor Fair , Opportunity Drawing & Survivor Social
8:00AM Stretch
8:10AM Welcome - Matt Cauthron, North Kern Cancer Run/Walk Chair
8:15AM National Anthem -
8:20AM Speaker & Invocation - , Cancer Survivor Rosie Alejo
8:25AM Race Rules
8:30AM Survivor Walk Start
8:40AM General Participant StartRunners
8:45AM General Participant StartWalkers
8:50AM On Stage: Announcements & Performances
9:20AM Jog-A-Thon Child Participant Check-in
9:30AM Mascot Run Begins
9:40AM Childrens Jog-a-Thon Begins
10:00AM Winners Announced:
5k by Category
Jog-A-Thon
Top Fundraisers
Raffle
Vendor Fair Hunt Winner
Location
Pioneer Elementary School, 1001 Hiett Ave., Delano, 93215, CA, United States
North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival
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