Race for Wishes

  • Date Sat 23rd March 2024
  • Time 11:00AM EDT
  • Location Elkhart, Indiana
  • Price $6.30 - $32.80
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a day filled with fun, fitness, and philanthropy at the Race for Wishes on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Elkhart! This exciting event, held at Concord Junior High School, features a spirited 5K race, fun run, and walk, all aimed at supporting the incredible mission of Make-A-Wish. The race kicks off at 11 AM, with registration packets available for pickup from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Participants are encouraged to show their enthusiasm by donning their favorite "sweet" t-shirts or running gear.

In addition to the main race, this year introduces new opportunities to test your strength with competitions happening before, during, and after the event. Awards will be presented to the top runners in various age categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, there will be a delightful array of food trucks on site, featuring delicious offerings from Chief Ice Cream, Javi's Taco Truck, Keim's Elephant Ear Express, Sweazy Q Barbeque, and Traveling Tom's Coffee. Join us for a memorable day of community spirit, athleticism, and making wishes come true!

Organiser's Description

CONCORD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IS VERY PROUD TO ONCE AGAIN BE PARTNERING WITH MAKE-A-WISH IN AN EFFORT TO _MAKE WISHES COME TRUE!_ THIS YEAR'S 5K RACE/FUN RUN/WALK WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 23 @ 11AM. THE RACE WILL START AND END AT CJHS. REGISTRATION PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP INSIDE CJHS ON THE DAY OF THE RACE BETWEEN 9:00-10:30.

NEW THIS ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO TEST YOUR STRENGTH! THESE EVENTS WILL BE HELD BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE RACE.

Show your spirit and support for Make-A-Wish by wearing your favorite "SWEET" t-shirt or running attire.

_Please Note: Registrations received prior to March 8 are guaranteed a T-shirt!_

AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP RUNNERS AS FOLLOWS:

* 11 and Under
* 12-14
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60 and over

AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE STRONGEST PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

* 11 and under
* Teen Divisions (12-14, 15/16 and 17/18)
* Adult Division (Overall winner, Top two male & female)

BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE RACE/STRENGTH COMPETITIONS, THERE WILL BE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS AND GUESTS TO GATHER AND ENJOY AN ASSORTMENT OF FOOD TRUCKS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

THE FOLLOWING FOOD VENDORS WILL BE PRESENT:

* CHIEF ICE CREAM
* JAVI'S TACO TRUCK
* KEIM'S ELEPHANT EAR EXPRESS
* SWEAZY Q BARBEQUE
* TRAVELING TOM'S COFFEE

Races

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd March 2024 (11:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    CLOSED
  • Grip Strength Competition

    Incl. $1.30 Fee &

    Sat 23rd March 2024 (10:00AM EDT)

    $6.30

    CLOSED
  • Sandbag Carry Competition

    Incl. $1.30 Fee &

    Sat 23rd March 2024 (10:00AM EDT)

    $6.30

    CLOSED
  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd March 2024 (11:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    CLOSED

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Location

59397 Co Rd 11, Elkhart, 46517, IN, United States

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