The Bob Burns Memorial 5k
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Augusta, Maine
$40.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for a spirited day of community and compassion at the 11th Annual Bob Burns Memorial 5K, taking place on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023, in Augusta, Kennebec. This uplifting event aims to raise funds and awareness for The National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) and support local families affected by brain tumors. The race kicks off at 8 AM at the Augusta Rail Trail, with registration beginning at 6:30 AM. Participants can enjoy a lively warm-up dance and hear inspiring guest speakers before hitting the course.
This year's race offers a range of registration options, with entry fees at $25 for adults (18+) before June 1st, and discounted rates for children aged 6-17. Fundraising opportunities abound, rewarding participants with prizes for reaching milestones. Whether you sign up individually or as part of a team, your contributions will play a vital role in driving research and providing support to those in need. Help us make a difference while enjoying a fun and active morning in support of a worthy cause!
This year's race offers a range of registration options, with entry fees at $25 for adults (18+) before June 1st, and discounted rates for children aged 6-17. Fundraising opportunities abound, rewarding participants with prizes for reaching milestones. Whether you sign up individually or as part of a team, your contributions will play a vital role in driving research and providing support to those in need. Help us make a difference while enjoying a fun and active morning in support of a worthy cause!
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The Bob Burns Memorial 5k
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$40.00
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There is NO cure for brain cancer, and with little funding for this disease in the US, there have been no significant gains in 30 years. Join us on July 21st, 2024 at the Augusta Rail Trail at 31 Union Street for The 11th Annual Bob Burns Memorial 5K to raise money and awareness for The National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) for brain tumor research AND local families living with a brain tumor. Registration table opens at 6:30AM, race starts at 8AM. Prior to race will be a dance for a warm up and guest speakers. Sign up individually or as a team! Help us fundraise by allowing people to donate to you right through this site! Reach fundraising milestone to be awarded a prize!!
Option to purchase a race t-shirt when signing up!.
PLEASE HELP US FUNDRAISE! BY DOING SO, YOU AND YOUR TEAM WILL BE AWARDED PRIZES BASED ON YOUR EARNINGS:
* T-Shirts are $20.00 - however if you RAISE $100.00 PER PERSON, you will be rewarded a free shirt! Kelly will need to be contacted once you reach these milestones at [email protected]
* $250 (per person or team): BBM5K Sunglasses (each person will receive one)
* $500 (per person or team): Kelly's Cause Koozies (each person will receive one)
* $1,000: Kelly's Cause Tumblers (each person will receive one), as well as a team sign on the race course
CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER ARE FREE
AGES 6-17 $15.00
18+ $25.00 UNTIL JUNE 1ST
18+ $30.00 JUNE 1ST - JULY 20TH
18+ $40.00 DAY OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 3 OR MORE ARE $20.00 A PERSON
Contact Kelly for anymore information at [email protected] or Facebook page "Kelly's Cause for Brain Tumors"
There is NO cure for brain cancer, and with little funding for this disease in the US, there have been no significant gains in 30 years. Join us on July 21st, 2024 at the Augusta Rail Trail at 31 Union Street for The 11th Annual Bob Burns Memorial 5K to raise money and awareness for The National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) for brain tumor research AND local families living with a brain tumor. Registration table opens at 6:30AM, race starts at 8AM. Prior to race will be a dance for a warm up and guest speakers. Sign up individually or as a team! Help us fundraise by allowing people to donate to you right through this site! Reach fundraising milestone to be awarded a prize!!
Option to purchase a race t-shirt when signing up!.
PLEASE HELP US FUNDRAISE! BY DOING SO, YOU AND YOUR TEAM WILL BE AWARDED PRIZES BASED ON YOUR EARNINGS:
* T-Shirts are $20.00 - however if you RAISE $100.00 PER PERSON, you will be rewarded a free shirt! Kelly will need to be contacted once you reach these milestones at [email protected]
* $250 (per person or team): BBM5K Sunglasses (each person will receive one)
* $500 (per person or team): Kelly's Cause Koozies (each person will receive one)
* $1,000: Kelly's Cause Tumblers (each person will receive one), as well as a team sign on the race course
CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER ARE FREE
AGES 6-17 $15.00
18+ $25.00 UNTIL JUNE 1ST
18+ $30.00 JUNE 1ST - JULY 20TH
18+ $40.00 DAY OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 3 OR MORE ARE $20.00 A PERSON
Contact Kelly for anymore information at [email protected] or Facebook page "Kelly's Cause for Brain Tumors"
Location
31 Union St, Augusta, 04330, ME, United States
The Bob Burns Memorial 5k
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