Raise the BARR 5k

Friday, October 4 – Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Past event
1:00 AM CDT
Fairway, Kansas
Free · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the Raise the BARR 5K, taking place from Friday, October 4 to Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in the beautiful Fairway, Johnson. This vibrant event kicks off the BARR Belong Foundation Month, celebrating the spirit of community and the importance of giving back. Participants can complete the 5K in their own unique way—whether it’s walking, running, biking, or any preferred method of movement. The flexibility allows you to choose a route that highlights the beauty of your neighborhood while encouraging camaraderie among family, friends, and even pets!

While there’s no formal registration fee, attendees are encouraged to make a donation to a local organization that strengthens their community. Contributions made through the BARR Matching Gift Program will be matched dollar for dollar by the BARR Belong Foundation, amplifying the impact of your generosity. Join in the fun, share your journey in the BARR-Belong-Community slack channel, and help raise the bar for stronger, safer communities!

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    Friday, Oct 4, 2024

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Organiser's description

RAISING THE BARR TO HELP CREATE STRONGER, SAFER AND MORE SECURE COMMUNITIES WHERE WE LIVE AND WORK.



Our annual RAISE THE BARR 5K will kick-off BARR Belong Foundation Month - a time to highlight the importance of giving back in our local communities. Complete the 5k anytime between Friday, October 4 - Tuesday, October 8.



This is a "5k Your Way", you can walk, run, bike - however you like to move. We encourage you to choose a route that showcases your neighborhood or community and share pictures in the BARR-Belong-Community slack channel. Join together with BARR teammates to complete the 5k, or bring along your family, friends and pets.

In lieu of an event registration fee, we encourage you to make a donation to an organization that makes your community stronger.
Your donation, in any amount, can be made through the BARR Matching Gift Program https://app.getguru.com/card/cjpXnkMi/BARR-Matching-Gift-Program and will be matched $1:$1 by the BARR Belong Foundation
Your donation can be a one time donation or recurring donation made through payroll deduction.

Raise the BARR 5k is brought to you by the BARR Belong Foundation, BARRbassadors & Mental Health Resource Group.

Location

5647 SUWANEE RD, Fairway, 66205, KS, United States

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