Inaugural Run For A Cause 5k Presented by Fayette County Public Schools
Event summary
This year's event aims to raise funds for a heartfelt cause: building a new school in Africa. By participating, you'll not only enjoy a unique paved course looping through the Lexmark International Campus, but you'll also make a difference in the lives of children in need. Participants will receive commemorative unisex-sized T-shirts, and awards will be presented to the top finishers and age categories. Plus, students aged 4-18 can register for just $10, making this an accessible and rewarding experience for everyone! With a DJ spinning great tunes, food, and a celebration of community, don’t miss your chance to run, walk, or stroll for this wonderful
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Races
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5k Run/Walk
Includes Unisex T-Shirt
A timed 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk open to all levels. The race will be held on paved surfaces and there will be awards for Top Overall and Age Group finishers. Each registrant will receive a commemorative race T-shirt or can select "No Shirt" during the registration process.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$30.00
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1 Mile Fun Walk
Includes Unisex T-Shirt
A 1 Mile Fun Walk (untimed) for those wanting a shorter distance. There are no awards presented for this event but each registrant will receive a commemorative race T-shirt or can select "No Shirt" during the registration process.
Entries closed9:02 AM EDT
$25.00
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Race Volunteer
Includes Unisex T-Shirt
We need hard-working volunteers to work a 3.5 hour shift (7am-10:30am) on race day to make the race great. Each volunteer will receive a commemorative race T-shirt.
Entries closed7:00 AM EDT
Free
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Virtual Walk
VirtualIncludes T-Shirt
Entries closed9:02 AM EDT
$30.00
Organiser's description
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
PACKET PICKUP AT 7:30AM AND RACE AT 9:00AM AT THE FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES IN NORTHWEST LEXINGTON
ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER ONLINE IN ADVANCE OF THE RACE. WE WILL NOT BE TAKING CASH OR CHECKS AT THE RACE.
THIS IS PLANNED AS AN ANNUAL EVENT WITH A NEW AND DIFFERENT CAUSE BEING SUPPORTED EACH YEAR. FOR OUR FIRST YEAR WE HAVE A BOLD VISION OF BUILDING A NEW SCHOOL IN AFRICA. THIS WILL BE NO EASY UNDERTAKING AND THIS RUN/WALK EVENT IS THE FIRST FUNDRAISING STEP WE ARE TAKING. WON'T YOU JOIN US AND RUN/WALK/STROLL FOR THIS WONDERFUL AND IMPORTANT CAUSE?
RACE FEATURES:
* UNIQUE PAVED COURSE LOOPING THROUGH THE LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS
* COMMEMORATIVE UNISEX SIZED T-SHIRTS (ADULT AND YOUTH SIZES)
* 5K RUN/WALK (TIMED), 1 MILE FUN WALK (UNTIMED)
* OVERALL TOP 3 M/F AND TOP 3 M/F IN VARIOUS AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
* FORM A SUPER SCHOOL TEAM AND IF YOU HAVE 10 OR MORE ON YOUR TEAM YOU MAY WIN A PRIZE!
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* DJ PLAYING GREAT MUSIC
* FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE
STUDENT PRICING --- STUDENTS (AGES 4-18) REGISTERING FOR THE 5K RUN/WALK OR 1 MILE WALK BETWEEN AUGUST 1ST AND SEPTEMBER 13TH WILL ONLY PAY $10 TO PART OF THIS INAUGURAL EVENT. YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES A COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRT.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 7:30AM - RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION OPENS
* 8:40AM - WELCOME & RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
* 8:45AM - WARM-UP DALE ROBINSON, GURU
* 9:00AM - RUN FOR A CAUSE 5K START
* 9:02AM - 1 MILE FUN WALK START
* 10:00AM - AWARDS CEREMONY (OVERALL, AGE GROUP AND TEAM AWARDS)
5K ROUTE MAP https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2685836
PACKET PICKUP - 7:30-8:45 AM LEADING UP TO THE RACE START
Location
Fayette County Public Schools Administrative Offices, 450 Park Place, Lexington, 40511, KY, United States
Inaugural Run For A Cause 5k Presented by Fayette County Public Schools
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