Run to the Well - 15k, 5k and Fun Run

Saturday, April 13, 2024 Past event
9:40 AM CDT
Jenks, Oklahoma
$11.60–$59.30 · 5 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Run to the Well event on Saturday, April 13, 2024, located at the scenic Jenks Riverwalk in Tulsa, Oklahoma! This year marks a special milestone as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of this impactful race, dedicated to supporting clean water initiatives in Uganda. With race distances of 15k, 5k, and a fun run, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

The day kicks off with the 15k starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by the fun run at 8:05 a.m., and the 5k at 8:40 a.m. Participants will enjoy a chip-timed experience on a USATF certified course, with prizes awarded to the top finishers in each race category. Not only will you be part of a fun, community-focused event, but you’ll also be contributing to vital efforts in rural Uganda, where access to clean water and sanitation remains a pressing challenge. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run for a cause and make a difference while celebrating ten years of progress!

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Races

  • 15k

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM CDT

    $59.30

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  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:40 AM CDT

    $32.80

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  • Jerrycan Challenge - 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:40 AM CDT

    $32.80

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  • Fun Run

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:05 AM CDT

    $16.90

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  • Virtual 5k

    Virtual

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:40 AM CDT

    $11.60

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Organiser's description

IT'S OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY RUN TO THE WELL!!! JOIN US APRIL 13, 2023 AS WE CELEBRATE TEN YEARS OF SUPPORT CLEAN WATER IN UGANDA!

25% OF PEOPLE IN UGANDA DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER. 66% DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO IMPROVED SANITATION. WE WANT TO HELP COMMUNITIES FIX THAT.

PROCEEDS FROM RUN TO THE WELL SUPPORT KIBO GROUPS https://www.kibogroup.org W.A.S.H. - WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE PROGRAM, WHICH PARTNERS WITH RURAL UGANDAN COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS WATER ACCESS AND HYGIENE ISSUES.



_EVENT DETAILS:_

Location: Jenks Riverwalk - 300 Riverwalk Terrace Jenks, OK
Start Times: 15k @ 8:00 / Fun Run @ 8:05 / 5k @ 8:40
Packet Pickup: Friday, the 12th 10:00 am -6:00 pm at Tulsa Runner - 9708 Riverside Pkwy Tulsa, OK
Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration: Opens at 7:00am

_RACE DETAILS:_

_15K:_

Cost: Early Bird: $45 / After February 29th: $55
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Timing: Chip timed on a USATF certified course
T-shirt: Free shirt included if you register before March 11, 2024
Prizes: Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, by age group and gender
Participant medal for everyone
Cash prizes: $200 for first place male and female

_5K:_

Cost: Early Bird: $25 / After February 29th: $30
Start Time: 8:40 a.m.
Timing: Chip
T-shirt: Free shirt included if you register before March 11, 2024
Prizes: Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, by age group and gender
Participant medal for everyone
Cash prizes: $200 for first place male and female

_FUN RUN:_

Unofficial fun for everyone!
Cost: Early Bird: $10 / After February 29th: $15
Start Time: 8:05 a.m.
Timing: No timing
T-shirt: Free shirt included if you register before March 11, 2024
Prizes: First, second, and third place prizes for males and females

_JERRY CAN CHALLENGE:_

Get a team and work together to carry a jerrycan 5 kilometers.
Get a team and register for the Jerrycan Challenge! Your team will be given a jerrycan of water before the race that weighs about 40 pounds. The team that gets their can through the course first wins! You can't use anything to help you (like a pole or wheels). Just your hands, arms, head, and muscles.
To register: Click "Jerrycan Challenge" on the left menu of this page. Then create a team or join an existing one. Each team member will sign up using the "Jerrycan challenge - 5k" option and will be asked to join a team during check out. Teams will run the 5K course along with the normal 5K race starting at 8:40 a.m.

Location

300 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks, 74037, OK, United States

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