SURF Board Popsicle 5K

  • Date Sat 22nd February 2025
  • Location Mocksville, North Carolina
  • Price $16.90 - $22.20
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and philanthropy at the 13th Annual SURF Board Popsicle 5K, taking place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in the charming town of Mocksville, Davie County, NC! This exciting community event kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pick-up and on-site registration starting as early as 7:15 AM. The Popsicle 5K welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities, making it a perfect outing for families and friends.

Participants can look forward to a variety of engaging activities, including a Brain Freeze Challenge where you can enjoy popsicles at different stages of the race, and a fun costume contest for the most creative chilly attire. For those who prefer to cheer from the sidelines, the Zero K option allows you to support the cause without running a step! Best of all, every entry helps fund youth-led projects in Davie County, ensuring that this event not only promotes health and wellness but also empowers the next generation. Donโ€™t miss out on the great food, raffle prizes, and the chance to make a difference in your communityโ€”mark your calendars for this fantastic day of fun and purpose!

Organiser's Description

Join the Davie Community Foundation SURF Board [https://www.daviefoundation.org/youthsurf/] on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 as they raise money to fund youth led grants, that benefit youth and children in Davie County, NC. THE 13TH ANNUAL POPSICLE 5K welcomes all abilities of runners. Not a runner? No worries, walkers are welcome too! The race kicks off at 8:30am, with packet pick up and on site registration starting at 7:15 am.

SURF has some exciting additions planned for the race. We think you will like them!

THE POPSICLE 5K IS A FAMILY EVENT, WITH A VARIETY OF FUN ACTIVITIES:
Each participant receives a Raffle Ticket at packet pick up for a chance to win one of many great prizes.
Come in your favorite wintry costume. The most creative chilly costume will take home a prize.
Brain Freeze Challenge - Each participant can choose to complete the Brain Freeze Challenge by eating a popsicle at the start, middle and end of the race.

ZERO K - Do you want to support the Popsicle 5K or a friend who is a participant, but not interested in tackling the course yourself? No worries! Sign up at the door for the Zero K, and you don't have to run an inch.

KIDS 8 AND UNDER WHO ARE NOT RUNNING WILL BE ENTERTAINED BY SURF STUDENTS WHILE MOM AND DAD RUN THE RACE.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE POPSICLE 5K WILL SUPPORT YOUTH LED PROJECTS IN DAVIE COUNTY. Organized under the Davie Community Foundation, the SURF (Students Understanding Real Futures) Board is a youth philanthropy board for high school students living in Davie County. Each year the Popsicle 5K serves to empower young people by supporting their projects through Grants from the SURF Board. Learn more about Grants that have been awarded at https://www.daviefoundation.org/surf-grants/

RACE FEES:
RUNNER & WALKER $15 Early Bird through 10/31; $20 11/1 through December 31st; $25 till 1/31; $30 till 2/21. RACE DAY REGISTRATION (2/24) $35.
5K TEAM REGISTRANTS (5 minimum) $10 Early Bird through 10/31; $15 through December 31st; $20 till 1/31; $30 till 2/19. RACE DAY REGISTRATION (2/22) $35.
Create or join a team when you register to get the team pricing
DAVIE COUNTY STUDENTS AND STAFF $10 through December 31st; $15 through 1/31; $20 through 2/19. RACE DAY REGISTRATION (2/22 $30.
Select your Davie County School Team when you register to get the school pricing
ZERO K $20
Don't want to run but still want to support the cause? This is the event for you! All you need to do is register and show up to cheer the runners!

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A WAIVER TO PARTICIPATE. NO PETS ALLOWED ON COURSE.

THERE WILL BE GREAT FOOD AFTER THE RACE, AS WELL AS PRIZE OPPORTUNITIES. SEE YOU THERE!

Races

  • 2025 SURF Board Popsicle 5K

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd February 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $16.90

    Join the Davie Community Foundation SURF Board as they raise money to fund youth led grants, that benefit youth and children in Davie County, NC. The 13th Annual Popsicle 5K welcomes all abilities of runners. Not a runner? No worries, walkers are welcome too! The race kicks off at 8:30am, with packet pick up and on site registration starting at 7:15 am. SURF has some exciting additions planned for you this year! Stay tuned! The Popsicle 5K is a fun family event, with a variety of fun activities: Each participant receives a Raffle Ticket at packet pick up for a chance to win one of many great prizes. Come in your favorite wintery costume. The most creative chilly costume will take home a prize. Brain Freeze Challenge - Each participant can choose to complete the Brain Freeze Challenge by eating a popsicle at the start, middle and end of the race. Zero K - Do you want to support the Popsicle 5K or a friend who is a participant, but not interested in tackling the course yourself? No worries! Sign up at the door for the Zero K, and you don't have to run an inch. Kids 8 and under who are not running will be entertained by SURF students while mom and dad run the race. All proceeds from the Popsicle 5K will support youth led projects in Davie County. Organized under the Davie Community Foundation, the SURF (Students Understanding Real Futures) Board is a youth philanthropy board for high school students living in Davie County. Each year the Popsicle 5K serves to empower young people by supporting their projects through Grants from the SURF Board. See more info on Grants at https://www.daviefoundation.org/surf-grants/ Race Fees: Runner & Walker - Early Bird $15 thru 10/31; $20 thru 12/31; $25 thru 1/31; $30 thru 2/19; $35 Race Day Team Registrants (5 minimum) - Early Bird $10 thru 10/31; $15 thru 12/31; $20 through 1/31; $30 thru 2/19; $35 Race Day Davie County Students and Staff $10 through 12/31; $15 thru 1/31; $20 thru 2/19; $30 Race Day Zero K $20 Registration closes at 4:59 PM on 2/19 and reopens at 7:00 AM on Race Day All Participants must sign a waiver to participate. No pets allowed on course. There will be great food after the race, as well as prize opportunities. See you there!
  • Zero K

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd February 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $22.20

    Don't want to run but still want to support the cause? This is the event for you! All you need to do is register and show up to cheer on the runners!

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Add a review

Location

Mocksville Elementary, 295 Cemetery St., Mocksville, 27028, NC, United States

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like

Feb 22, 2025

$16.90 - $22.20