Rowyns Light 5k
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM EST
Charlottesville, Virginia
$38.10 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Rowyns Light Annual 5K on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in the beautiful city of Charlottesville, Albemarle. This uplifting event honors the memory of Rowyn Wood, who tragically lost her life on October 15, 2020. As we celebrate what would have been Rowyn's Sweet 16 birthday, we invite runners and walkers of all ages to participate in this meaningful race, while helping to raise awareness and support for a vital cause.
With each step taken, participants will not only commemorate Rowyn's vibrant spirit but also contribute to the Rowyns Light Scholarship, which supports graduating seniors, and aid the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Come together with friends, family, and the community to spread light, love, and hope in honor of Rowyn. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a fun day filled with camaraderie and remembrance.
With each step taken, participants will not only commemorate Rowyn's vibrant spirit but also contribute to the Rowyns Light Scholarship, which supports graduating seniors, and aid the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Come together with friends, family, and the community to spread light, love, and hope in honor of Rowyn. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a fun day filled with camaraderie and remembrance.
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Rowyns Light 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
5K will be held at Albemarle High School.
Entries closed8:00 AM EST
$38.10
Organiser's description
Rowyns Light Annual 5k was created in honor of Rowyn Wood whose life was taken from her on October 15th 2020.
Each year Rowyns Light will donate to a Cause or fund the Rowyns Light Scholarship (to be given to a graduating senior).
Rowyns family and friends decided to start the 5k this year because Rowyn would have turned Sweet 16 this November 13th. Help us celebrate Rowyns life, her light and her Sweet 16.
To learn more about Rowyns story please visit https://rowynslight.com/rowyns-story
This year we will be donating to AFSP, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
https://afsp.org
Each year Rowyns Light will donate to a Cause or fund the Rowyns Light Scholarship (to be given to a graduating senior).
Rowyns family and friends decided to start the 5k this year because Rowyn would have turned Sweet 16 this November 13th. Help us celebrate Rowyns life, her light and her Sweet 16.
To learn more about Rowyns story please visit https://rowynslight.com/rowyns-story
This year we will be donating to AFSP, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
https://afsp.org
Location
2775 Hydraulic Rd, Charlottesville, 22901, VA, United States
Rowyns Light 5k
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