The Ginger Goudie Memorial 5k - Planting Seeds For Education
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Past event
11:30 AM EDT
Mt Joy, Pennsylvania
$18.00–$38.50 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Ginger Goudie Memorial 5K on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in the charming town of Mount Joy, Lancaster! This exciting event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports education for students with learning differences, honoring the beloved educator Ginger Goudie. The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, followed by a delightful Kids Fun Run at 10:30 AM, perfect for young participants eager to get involved.
Registration is available on the day of the event, with fees set at $45 for the 5K and $20 for the Kids Fun Run. All participants will receive a swag bag filled with goodies, and those who register early are guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt. The course promises an engaging experience with volunteers cheering you on, ensuring a fun atmosphere for everyone involved. Come out to support a great cause, celebrate the legacy of Ginger Goudie, and plant seeds for education in our community!
Registration is available on the day of the event, with fees set at $45 for the 5K and $20 for the Kids Fun Run. All participants will receive a swag bag filled with goodies, and those who register early are guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt. The course promises an engaging experience with volunteers cheering you on, ensuring a fun atmosphere for everyone involved. Come out to support a great cause, celebrate the legacy of Ginger Goudie, and plant seeds for education in our community!
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Races
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5k Run / Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$38.50
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1/2 Mile Fun Run (Untimed)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed11:30 AM EDT
$18.00
Organiser's description
- - ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS ENDED - - WE WILL BE DOING DAY OFF REGISTRATION - $45 FOR THE GINGER GOUDIE MEMORIAL 5K AND $20 FOR THE KIDS FUN RUN.
The Janus School Welcomes You: We are happy to announce that The Janus School will host our second Ginger Goudie Memorial 5K Walk & Run on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at our campus in Mount Joy, PA. This event supports continued excellence in education for students with learning differences and also honors Ginger Goudie, a dear friend and Janus teacher, who died in 2022.
The Janus School Mission: For 33 years, Janus has been the only independent school in south central Pennsylvania dedicated to helping students with a language- or math-based learning disability, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), executive function difficulties (EFD), nonverbal learning disorder, or auditory processing disorder. Janus focuses on each students unique learning needs, giving them the tools they need to achieve academic success and a happy, independent life. Our vision is that students will become thriving participants in diverse communities, empowered by their education to succeed.
About Ginger Goudie: Ginger taught math and post-graduate transition programming at Janus for over 20 years. She was adored by the whole Janus community for her kindness, patience, and ability to transform the lives of all who entered her classroom. We would be delighted if you joined us.
THE GINGER GOUDIE MEMORIAL 5K AND KID'S FUN RUN - RACE DETAILS
Packet pickup: TBD (more information to follow)
Kids Fun Run Swag Bag Pickup: TBD (more information to follow)
Race Start Times:
The Ginger Goudie Memorial 5k - 9:00AM
The Kids Fun Run (Half Mile) 10:30AM - Led by our Student Council!
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All registered participants (of both the 5k and fun run) will receive a swag bag with various goodies and a shirt (if they've selected that option when registering).
_Important note: Registrations received by 9/22 are guaranteed a T-shirt in the size they requested when registering. Registrations received after 9/22 may not receive the T-shirt until after the race._
Course Details: This course is out and back. One traffic lane will be used for runners, the other will be open for neighborhood traffic. Although every intersection will have volunteers and local authorities, please use caution when approaching intersections. Please do not distract or ask questions to the local authorities. Volunteers along the route are happy to cheer you on and point you in the right direction (if you need it). The course will be clearly mapped with signs, arrows, and some cheering spectators! Please look at the map at the bottom of this page to view the course.
Awards for winners: Custom made medals will be awarded to the top male and female in each of the following age groups: <19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, cementing their place in Janus School history!
Please register online, however, we will accept day of sign-ups. and will provide a paper registration form!
Fall Fest Information!
Fall Fest Happenings: Throughout the morning and afternoon, our Fall Fest will kick off! You can expect food trucks, a bounce house, fall activities, crafts, and kids activities as we celebrate fall and more importantly, the memory of Ginger Goudie. Fall Fest begins at 11AM and ends at 2PM.
Please join us for what will be a wonderful day of community, filled with friends, family, and remembrance.
PROCEEDS FUND THE GINGER GOUDIE FINANCIAL AID FUND
The Janus School Welcomes You: We are happy to announce that The Janus School will host our second Ginger Goudie Memorial 5K Walk & Run on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at our campus in Mount Joy, PA. This event supports continued excellence in education for students with learning differences and also honors Ginger Goudie, a dear friend and Janus teacher, who died in 2022.
The Janus School Mission: For 33 years, Janus has been the only independent school in south central Pennsylvania dedicated to helping students with a language- or math-based learning disability, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), executive function difficulties (EFD), nonverbal learning disorder, or auditory processing disorder. Janus focuses on each students unique learning needs, giving them the tools they need to achieve academic success and a happy, independent life. Our vision is that students will become thriving participants in diverse communities, empowered by their education to succeed.
About Ginger Goudie: Ginger taught math and post-graduate transition programming at Janus for over 20 years. She was adored by the whole Janus community for her kindness, patience, and ability to transform the lives of all who entered her classroom. We would be delighted if you joined us.
THE GINGER GOUDIE MEMORIAL 5K AND KID'S FUN RUN - RACE DETAILS
Packet pickup: TBD (more information to follow)
Kids Fun Run Swag Bag Pickup: TBD (more information to follow)
Race Start Times:
The Ginger Goudie Memorial 5k - 9:00AM
The Kids Fun Run (Half Mile) 10:30AM - Led by our Student Council!
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All registered participants (of both the 5k and fun run) will receive a swag bag with various goodies and a shirt (if they've selected that option when registering).
_Important note: Registrations received by 9/22 are guaranteed a T-shirt in the size they requested when registering. Registrations received after 9/22 may not receive the T-shirt until after the race._
Course Details: This course is out and back. One traffic lane will be used for runners, the other will be open for neighborhood traffic. Although every intersection will have volunteers and local authorities, please use caution when approaching intersections. Please do not distract or ask questions to the local authorities. Volunteers along the route are happy to cheer you on and point you in the right direction (if you need it). The course will be clearly mapped with signs, arrows, and some cheering spectators! Please look at the map at the bottom of this page to view the course.
Awards for winners: Custom made medals will be awarded to the top male and female in each of the following age groups: <19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, cementing their place in Janus School history!
Please register online, however, we will accept day of sign-ups. and will provide a paper registration form!
Fall Fest Information!
Fall Fest Happenings: Throughout the morning and afternoon, our Fall Fest will kick off! You can expect food trucks, a bounce house, fall activities, crafts, and kids activities as we celebrate fall and more importantly, the memory of Ginger Goudie. Fall Fest begins at 11AM and ends at 2PM.
Please join us for what will be a wonderful day of community, filled with friends, family, and remembrance.
PROCEEDS FUND THE GINGER GOUDIE FINANCIAL AID FUND
Location
The Janus School, 205 Lefever Road, Mount Joy, 17552, PA, United States
The Ginger Goudie Memorial 5k - Planting Seeds For Education
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