The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k
- Date Sat 16th November 2024
- Location Crowley, Louisiana
- Price $32.95 - $43.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming day of fun and fitness at The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Levy Park in Crowley, Acadia! Kicking off at 8 AM, this spirited event not only encourages community involvement but also supports a noble cause. Participants can look forward to an exciting 5K race, with registration open for youth ages 0-14 at $25 and adults 15 and up at $35 until September 23rd. After that, prices will slightly increase, with same-day registration starting at 7:15 AM.
Beyond the race, there's something for everyone! Enjoy delicious food, engaging activities for the kids, a bake sale, auction and raffle items, and live music, creating a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Proceeds from the event will benefit Bennett James Guidry, who was diagnosed with Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD), and the INADCURE Foundation, which is dedicated to finding a treatment for this challenging condition. Join us for a morning filled with community spirit and support for a fantastic cause!
Beyond the race, there's something for everyone! Enjoy delicious food, engaging activities for the kids, a bake sale, auction and raffle items, and live music, creating a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Proceeds from the event will benefit Bennett James Guidry, who was diagnosed with Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD), and the INADCURE Foundation, which is dedicated to finding a treatment for this challenging condition. Join us for a morning filled with community spirit and support for a fantastic cause!
Organiser's Description
THE GREAT PUMPKIN RUN FOR BENNETT 5K
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024 AT 8AM
LEVY PARK, 403 EAST 3RD STREET,
CROWLEY, LA 70526
WE WILL BE HOSTING A 5K RUN TO BENEFIT BENNETT JAMES GUIDRY, SON OF DAVID AND JOELLE GUIDRY, AND THE INADCURE FOUNDATION.
BENNETT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH INFANTILE NEUROAXONAL DYSTROPHY (INAD) SHORTLY AFTER HIS 3RD BIRTHDAY. A PORTION OF FUNDS RAISED WILL HELP HIS FAMILY PURCHASE NECESSARY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH MAKING HOME MODIFICATIONS TO GIVE BENNETT THE BEST HOME ENVIRONMENT.
THE INADCURE FOUNDATION IS WORKING DILIGENTLY WITH SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCHERS TO DEVELOP GENE THERAPY AS A POSSIBLE TREATMENT FOR INAD (WHICH CURRENTLY HAS NO TREATMENT OPTIONS). A LARGE PORTION OF FUNDS RAISED WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE INADCURE FOUNDATION, A 501C3 NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION, IN SUPPORT OF THEIR VALIANT EFFORTS TO CURE THIS TERRIBLE, TERMINAL DISEASE. PLEASE VISIT PUMPKINSFORBENNY.ORG, FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING INAD AND WAYS TO HELP.
JOIN US AT LEVY PARK IN CROWLEY FROM 8AM - NOON ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH FOR A FAMILY FUN MORNING. ASIDE FROM THE 5K, WE WILL HAVE FOOD, ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS, A BAKE SALE, AUCTION/RAFFLE ITEMS AND MUSIC.
EVENT FACEBOOK PAGE:
_REGISTRATION FEES:_
NOW TILL SEPTEMBER 23RD - YOUTH AGES 0-14 - $25 (INCLUDES RACE SHIRT)
NOW TILL SEPTEMBER 23RD - ADULT AGES 15 AND UP - $35 (INCLUDES RACE SHIRT)
SEPTEMBER 24TH TILL RACE DAY - YOUTH AGES 0-14 - $30
SEPTEMBER 24TH TILL RACE DAY - ADULT AGES 15 AND UP - $40
SAME DAY RACE REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 7:15 AM BUT T-SHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED.
_PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME): _
LEVY PARK, MORNING OF RACE BEGINNING AT 7:00 AM.
_AGE GROUPS:_
(1-14,15-19,20-29,30- 39,ETC. 70+)
_AWARDS:_
TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE, & 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024 AT 8AM
LEVY PARK, 403 EAST 3RD STREET,
CROWLEY, LA 70526
WE WILL BE HOSTING A 5K RUN TO BENEFIT BENNETT JAMES GUIDRY, SON OF DAVID AND JOELLE GUIDRY, AND THE INADCURE FOUNDATION.
BENNETT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH INFANTILE NEUROAXONAL DYSTROPHY (INAD) SHORTLY AFTER HIS 3RD BIRTHDAY. A PORTION OF FUNDS RAISED WILL HELP HIS FAMILY PURCHASE NECESSARY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH MAKING HOME MODIFICATIONS TO GIVE BENNETT THE BEST HOME ENVIRONMENT.
THE INADCURE FOUNDATION IS WORKING DILIGENTLY WITH SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCHERS TO DEVELOP GENE THERAPY AS A POSSIBLE TREATMENT FOR INAD (WHICH CURRENTLY HAS NO TREATMENT OPTIONS). A LARGE PORTION OF FUNDS RAISED WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE INADCURE FOUNDATION, A 501C3 NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION, IN SUPPORT OF THEIR VALIANT EFFORTS TO CURE THIS TERRIBLE, TERMINAL DISEASE. PLEASE VISIT PUMPKINSFORBENNY.ORG, FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING INAD AND WAYS TO HELP.
JOIN US AT LEVY PARK IN CROWLEY FROM 8AM - NOON ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH FOR A FAMILY FUN MORNING. ASIDE FROM THE 5K, WE WILL HAVE FOOD, ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS, A BAKE SALE, AUCTION/RAFFLE ITEMS AND MUSIC.
EVENT FACEBOOK PAGE:
_REGISTRATION FEES:_
NOW TILL SEPTEMBER 23RD - YOUTH AGES 0-14 - $25 (INCLUDES RACE SHIRT)
NOW TILL SEPTEMBER 23RD - ADULT AGES 15 AND UP - $35 (INCLUDES RACE SHIRT)
SEPTEMBER 24TH TILL RACE DAY - YOUTH AGES 0-14 - $30
SEPTEMBER 24TH TILL RACE DAY - ADULT AGES 15 AND UP - $40
SAME DAY RACE REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 7:15 AM BUT T-SHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED.
_PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME): _
LEVY PARK, MORNING OF RACE BEGINNING AT 7:00 AM.
_AGE GROUPS:_
(1-14,15-19,20-29,30- 39,ETC. 70+)
_AWARDS:_
TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE, & 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
Races
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5K Run/Walk - Youth Ages 0-14
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$32.95
CLOSED -
5K Run/Walk - Ages 15 & Older
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$43.50
CLOSED
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