Reef's Run 5K
- Date Sun 7th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Zephyr Cove, Nevada
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 8th Annual Reef's Run for Hydrocephalus Awareness on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, at the stunning Round Hill Pines Resort in Zephyr Cove, Douglas! This vibrant 5K Fun Run / Walk / Stroll kicks off at 9:00 AM, with check-in and day-of registration starting at 7:30 AM. Participants are encouraged to unleash their creativity by donning costumes while enjoying the breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe. Before the race, you can fuel up with coffee, water, juice, and snacks, and celebrate afterward with a complimentary beer for those over 21 and delicious light snacks and desserts.
The Reef's Run is not just a race; it's a community event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for hydrocephalus, a condition affecting over a million Americans, including those like Reef, who has bravely faced multiple surgeries since birth. With net proceeds supporting research and local families in need, your participation can make a difference. After the run, indulge in a silent auction, raffle, and activities for kids, all while contributing to a cause that aims for a brighter future for those affected by hydrocephalus. Together, let's spread smiles and hope while
The Reef's Run is not just a race; it's a community event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for hydrocephalus, a condition affecting over a million Americans, including those like Reef, who has bravely faced multiple surgeries since birth. With net proceeds supporting research and local families in need, your participation can make a difference. After the run, indulge in a silent auction, raffle, and activities for kids, all while contributing to a cause that aims for a brighter future for those affected by hydrocephalus. Together, let's spread smiles and hope while
Organiser's Description
This year marks our 8th Annual Reef's Run for Hydrocephalus Awareness! We will come together again on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, at the beautiful Round Hill Pines Resort. Check-in and day-of registration begins at 7:30 am and the run begins at 9:00 am. Racers can don costumes on this Fun Run / Walk / Stroll through picturesque Lake Tahoe. Participants can enjoy coffee, water, juice, snacks before the race, a complimentary beer for those over 21 after the race, and light snacks and desserts. After the run, you can enjoy our silent auction, raffle, and activities for the kids. Net proceeds will be going to charitable foundations actively searching for a cure for hydrocephalus, charities helping families in need, and directly to families in need, on a word-of-mouth basis. Last year we were able to give over $12,000 to local families in need!
Hydrocephalus is a little-known condition that affects more than 1,000,000 Americans, including my son Reef. Hydrocephalus is the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that causes the ventricles in the brain to become enlarged. Reef was born 9 weeks early and developed Hydrocephalus due to complications of prematurity. Before Reef was 17 months old, he had undergone 6 brain surgeries due to malfunctioning shunts. Right now, Reef has been brain surgery-free for 7 1/2 years! He could need surgery again tomorrow or never again. We pray we can help be a part of finding a cure within his lifetime.
This unique event will spread smiles, a sense of community, and a winning spirit. This event will not only raise awareness for hydrocephalus, which affects 1-2 in every 1,000 babies born, but it will also help to raise funds to support research for a much-needed cure. The only treatment for hydrocephalus is brain surgery, and 38,000 operations are performed annually, thats one every 15 minutes.
Our goal is to help raise awareness for a condition most have never heard of before. My son, as well as all the other children and adults with hydrocephalus, deserve a cure. A tomorrow free from the fear that their shunt may malfunction at any moment. Please help us fight for their better tomorrows.
Hydrocephalus is a little-known condition that affects more than 1,000,000 Americans, including my son Reef. Hydrocephalus is the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that causes the ventricles in the brain to become enlarged. Reef was born 9 weeks early and developed Hydrocephalus due to complications of prematurity. Before Reef was 17 months old, he had undergone 6 brain surgeries due to malfunctioning shunts. Right now, Reef has been brain surgery-free for 7 1/2 years! He could need surgery again tomorrow or never again. We pray we can help be a part of finding a cure within his lifetime.
This unique event will spread smiles, a sense of community, and a winning spirit. This event will not only raise awareness for hydrocephalus, which affects 1-2 in every 1,000 babies born, but it will also help to raise funds to support research for a much-needed cure. The only treatment for hydrocephalus is brain surgery, and 38,000 operations are performed annually, thats one every 15 minutes.
Our goal is to help raise awareness for a condition most have never heard of before. My son, as well as all the other children and adults with hydrocephalus, deserve a cure. A tomorrow free from the fear that their shunt may malfunction at any moment. Please help us fight for their better tomorrows.
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Reef's Run for Hydrocephalus Awareness
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (9:00AM PDT)
$43.40
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