Superhero 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Past event
8:30 AM EST
Gainesville, Florida
$20.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy at the 10th Annual Superhero 5K Family Fun Run/Walk happening on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Westside Park in Gainesville, Alachua. This exciting event invites families and individuals of all ages to lace up their sneakers and join in the 5K race, whether you choose to run or walk. Not only will participants have the chance to enjoy a spirited morning filled with camaraderie and competition, but they will also be supporting a worthy cause—funds raised will aid adoption and recruitment efforts for children in need of permanent homes.
With a variety of registration options, children aged 5 and under can join for free, while ages 6 to 15 can participate for just $5. Adults 16 and up can register for $20, which includes a race t-shirt, timing bib, and goodie bag. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with packet pick-up available on November 1st, and awards will be presented at 9:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for top finishers in each age group, as well as for the best superhero costumes, making this not
With a variety of registration options, children aged 5 and under can join for free, while ages 6 to 15 can participate for just $5. Adults 16 and up can register for $20, which includes a race t-shirt, timing bib, and goodie bag. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with packet pick-up available on November 1st, and awards will be presented at 9:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for top finishers in each age group, as well as for the best superhero costumes, making this not
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Superhero 5k Family Fun Run
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EST
$20.00
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Superhero 5k Family Fun Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EST
$20.00
Organiser's description
Partnership for Strong Families (PSF) is the lead agency for child welfare services for the 13 North Central Florida counties comprising Judicial Circuits 3 and 8. We are charged with providing a full spectrum of child protection services, from child abuse prevention to intervention and foster care to adoption. PSF will be having our 10th annual Superhero 5K Family Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Westside Park in Gainesville. All money raised will go toward adoption and recruitment efforts for children awaiting their permanent homes.
Children 5 and under: Free
Children ages 6 to 15: $5 per child. Includes a race timing bib for runners and a goodie bag. Childrens T-shirts are available for an additional $5.
Ages 16 and Up: $20 per participant. Includes a race t-shirt, timing bib for runners, and a goodie bag.
Race fees are the same whether you run or walk the 5K. Race bibs for timing purposes will only be given out to participants who will be running. Please sign up under the correct category, so we can assure that all runners receive race bibs.
Packet pick up with be at Fit2Run in Celebration Pointe in Gainesville on Friday, November 1st from 4 pm - 6:30 pm.
For people registering the day of the race, check-in and registration will begin at 7 a.m., with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Refreshments will be available at the finish line for our superheroes who participate and awards will be at 9:30 am!
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners in each age group based on race results. Prizes will also be awarded to those wearing the most authentic superhero costume, as well as the best superhero family. The ages groups are: 6-10; 11-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40 & UP. In addition, we are encouraging a friendly competition among businesses and groups, by presenting an award (and bragging rights) to the largest team registered for the race.
All foster children in licensed foster care through PSF are FREE with a registered Partner Family! Please contact Tricia Braitsch at [email protected] to register a foster child in your care.
Also, anyone participating in the race who has been adopted is eligible for a FREE race t-shirt! Please contact Tricia Braitsch at [email protected] to register for your free shirt.
Children 5 and under: Free
Children ages 6 to 15: $5 per child. Includes a race timing bib for runners and a goodie bag. Childrens T-shirts are available for an additional $5.
Ages 16 and Up: $20 per participant. Includes a race t-shirt, timing bib for runners, and a goodie bag.
Race fees are the same whether you run or walk the 5K. Race bibs for timing purposes will only be given out to participants who will be running. Please sign up under the correct category, so we can assure that all runners receive race bibs.
Packet pick up with be at Fit2Run in Celebration Pointe in Gainesville on Friday, November 1st from 4 pm - 6:30 pm.
For people registering the day of the race, check-in and registration will begin at 7 a.m., with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Refreshments will be available at the finish line for our superheroes who participate and awards will be at 9:30 am!
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners in each age group based on race results. Prizes will also be awarded to those wearing the most authentic superhero costume, as well as the best superhero family. The ages groups are: 6-10; 11-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40 & UP. In addition, we are encouraging a friendly competition among businesses and groups, by presenting an award (and bragging rights) to the largest team registered for the race.
All foster children in licensed foster care through PSF are FREE with a registered Partner Family! Please contact Tricia Braitsch at [email protected] to register a foster child in your care.
Also, anyone participating in the race who has been adopted is eligible for a FREE race t-shirt! Please contact Tricia Braitsch at [email protected] to register for your free shirt.
Location
1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, 32605, FL, United States
Superhero 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
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