Run for Wendy Presents : No Fear 5k /10k

Saturday, February 8, 2025 Past event

6:30 AM EST

West Palm Beach, Florida

$48.70–$69.90 · 4 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring "Run for Wendy Presents: No Fear 5k/10k" event on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, in the beautiful West Palm Beach, Palm Beach. This uplifting race honors the legacy of Wendy Martinez, a remarkable individual whose life and passion continue to inspire change and promote safety for women everywhere. Participants can choose between a 5k and a 10k distance, making it a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels to come together in support of a vital cause.

As you lace up your running shoes, you’ll not only be part of a vibrant community but also contribute to the Wendy Martinez Legacy Project, which champions safe public spaces for women. Each virtual runner will receive a stylish t-shirt and a commemorative medal, celebrating your commitment to making a difference. Let’s unite to create a world where everyone can move freely without fear!

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Races

5k Run Walk

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

6:45 AM EST

$48.70

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10k Run

Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

6:30 AM EST

$69.90

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5k Virtual
Virtual

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

6:30 AM EST

$48.70

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10k Virtual
Virtual

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

6:30 AM EST

$48.70

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Organiser's description

WENDY MARTINEZ WAS BORN IN MANAGUA, NICARAGUA, IN 1983 AND MOVED WITH HER FAMILY TO FLORIDA AT AGE FIVE. EMBRACING HER LATINA HERITAGE, WENDY RADIATED WARMTH, ENTHUSIASM, AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE AROUND HER. SHE EXCELLED ACADEMICALLY, WAS DEEPLY INVOLVED IN HER CHURCH, AND FOUND JOY IN TRAVEL, DEVELOPING A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR GLOBAL DIVERSITY. HER PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LED HER TO WASHINGTON, D.C., WHERE SHE EARNED A MASTERS DEGREE FROM GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. WENDY THEN BUILT A DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND LATER TRANSITIONED INTO THE TECH INDUSTRY WITH FISCALNOTE, ULTIMATELY RISING TO CHIEF OF STAFF AND CHAMPIONING CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP. HER PERSONAL LIFE WAS EQUALLY RICH, FULL OF LOVE AND MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH HER FIANC'E, DANIEL HINCAPIE, AND CLOSE FRIENDS.

TRAGICALLY, WENDYS LIFE WAS CUT SHORT IN 2018 AT AGE 35. HER STORY, ALONG WITH THOSE OF WOMEN LIKE ELIZA FLETCHER, MOLLIE TIBBETTS, AND VANESSA MARCOTTE, UNDERSCORES THE NEED FOR SAFE PUBLIC SPACES. WENDYS LEGACY CONTINUES THROUGH THE WENDY MARTINEZ LEGACY PROJECT, WHICH INSPIRES ACTION TO PROTECT WOMEN AND CREATE SAFE SPACES. BY SUPPORTING OUR CAUSE, YOURE CONTRIBUTING TO A WORLD WHERE WOMEN CAN MOVE FREELY WITHOUT FEAR. TOGETHER, WERE BUILDING A LEGACY OF SAFETY, AWARENESS, AND CHANGE.

VIRTUAL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE T-SHIRT AND MEDAL.