Run to the Well - 15k, 5k and Fun Run
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Past event
9:40 AM CDT
Jenks, Oklahoma
$11.60–$59.30 · 5 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, April 15, 2023, for the exciting 10th Anniversary of the Run to the Well in Jenks, Tulsa! This vibrant event aims to raise awareness and funds for clean water initiatives in Uganda, where 25% of the population lacks access to safe drinking water. The festivities kick off at the picturesque Jenks Riverwalk, with race distances to suit all participants: a challenging 15K starting at 8:00 AM, a fun-filled 5K at 8:40 AM, and an unofficial Fun Run at 8:05 AM.
Not only will you enjoy the thrill of running, but you'll also be making a difference as proceeds support the Kibo Group's W.A.S.H. program, which works tirelessly to improve water access and sanitation in rural Ugandan communities. With exciting prizes, participant medals, and a special Jerry Can Challenge for teams to test their strength and teamwork, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate a decade of impactful change!
Not only will you enjoy the thrill of running, but you'll also be making a difference as proceeds support the Kibo Group's W.A.S.H. program, which works tirelessly to improve water access and sanitation in rural Ugandan communities. With exciting prizes, participant medals, and a special Jerry Can Challenge for teams to test their strength and teamwork, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate a decade of impactful change!
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Races
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15k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
$59.30
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:40 AM CDT
$32.80
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Jerrycan Challenge - 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:40 AM CDT
$32.80
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Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:05 AM CDT
$16.90
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Virtual 5k
VirtualIncl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:40 AM CDT
$11.60
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.
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
Run to the Well - 15k, 5k and Fun Run
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