RunTheCity Virtual 5k
Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September 22, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Boca Raton, Florida
Free · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural RunTheCity Virtual 5K taking place from September 21 to September 22, 2024, in beautiful Boca Raton, Palm Beach! This exciting event encourages participants to choose their own 5K route—whether it’s near your home, workplace, or school—while simultaneously making a positive impact on the community by picking up trash along the way. In conjunction with National CleanUp Day, this FREE virtual race allows you to run or walk solo or in groups, making it a perfect opportunity to engage with family and friends.
Participants can pick up their race packets, including a glove and a biodegradable trash bag, on September 19 and 20 at Runners Edge. The first 100 registrants will receive a stylish race t-shirt, and after your run, don’t forget to return the collected trash to Runners Edge by September 22 for weighing, as prizes will be awarded to those who make the biggest impact! Join the RunTheCity initiative, inspired by Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson’s vision of a cleaner, safer community, and help us collect trash while enjoying a fun and fulfilling 5K experience!
Participants can pick up their race packets, including a glove and a biodegradable trash bag, on September 19 and 20 at Runners Edge. The first 100 registrants will receive a stylish race t-shirt, and after your run, don’t forget to return the collected trash to Runners Edge by September 22 for weighing, as prizes will be awarded to those who make the biggest impact! Join the RunTheCity initiative, inspired by Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson’s vision of a cleaner, safer community, and help us collect trash while enjoying a fun and fulfilling 5K experience!
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RunTheCity Virtual 5k
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Entries closedSaturday, Sep 21, 2024
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RACE DETAILS
Date: September 21, 2024 (in conjunction with National CleanUp Day https://www.nationalcleanupday.org)
Route: Any 5K route of your choice (e.g., near your home, work, school - anywhere that needs to be cleaned!)
Cost: FREE
Format: run/walk solo or in groups
Packet Pickup: September 19 and 20 at Runners Edge (includes glove and biodegradable trash bag)
First 100 registrants guaranteed a race t-shirt
Return trash collected on your run to Runners Edge (3195 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton) by September 22 for weighing to see the impact weve made
Winners based on who picks up the most trash!
BACKGROUND ON RUNTHECITY
Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson first had the idea to pick up trash while jogging on New Years Day 2019, when he made a resolution to run more. On his first run, he noticed all sorts of trash on the streets, so he began bringing a trash bag and cleaning up the streets on his morning runs. He later started bringing his kids, who love the experience and help point out trash as they go.
In 2021, Andy set out to get to know ALL of Boca Raton better by running every mile of every street in the City - all 475 miles - and make them cleaner and safer as he went. Hundreds of volunteers assisted in the effort and, all told, the RunTheCity initiative collected nearly 1,300 pounds of trash and identified 375 safety improvements. After running/cleaning/improving the entire city roadway in 2021, Andy has continued the RunTheCity movement and cant wait for residents to participate in the inaugural RunTheCity Virtual 5K!
Date: September 21, 2024 (in conjunction with National CleanUp Day https://www.nationalcleanupday.org)
Route: Any 5K route of your choice (e.g., near your home, work, school - anywhere that needs to be cleaned!)
Cost: FREE
Format: run/walk solo or in groups
Packet Pickup: September 19 and 20 at Runners Edge (includes glove and biodegradable trash bag)
First 100 registrants guaranteed a race t-shirt
Return trash collected on your run to Runners Edge (3195 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton) by September 22 for weighing to see the impact weve made
Winners based on who picks up the most trash!
BACKGROUND ON RUNTHECITY
Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson first had the idea to pick up trash while jogging on New Years Day 2019, when he made a resolution to run more. On his first run, he noticed all sorts of trash on the streets, so he began bringing a trash bag and cleaning up the streets on his morning runs. He later started bringing his kids, who love the experience and help point out trash as they go.
In 2021, Andy set out to get to know ALL of Boca Raton better by running every mile of every street in the City - all 475 miles - and make them cleaner and safer as he went. Hundreds of volunteers assisted in the effort and, all told, the RunTheCity initiative collected nearly 1,300 pounds of trash and identified 375 safety improvements. After running/cleaning/improving the entire city roadway in 2021, Andy has continued the RunTheCity movement and cant wait for residents to participate in the inaugural RunTheCity Virtual 5K!
Location
3195 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, 33431-6705, FL, United States
RunTheCity Virtual 5k
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