The Oak-y Dokie 5k and Able Acorn Walk

From Peace Racing

Saturday, November 16, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EST

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

$22.45–$33.05 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the Oak-y Dokie 5K and Able Acorn Walk on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in the beautiful Chagrin Falls, Geauga! Organized by Peace Racing, this exciting event celebrates inclusion, acceptance, and the great outdoors, particularly for the special needs community and individuals with different abilities. The day kicks off with the 5K cross-country run at 9:00 a.m., featuring a scenic wooded path that winds through natural trails and hills. For families, there’s the 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, perfect for participants ages 4 and up, offering a mostly flat loop that allows jogging strollers.

This vibrant event is not only a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, but it also supports the Community Life Collaborative's mission to educate and engage neuro-diverse individuals and their families. Participants can look forward to friendly competition, with medals awarded to the top three overall finishers in the 5K, and complimentary snacks like granola bars, bananas, and water available for all 5K finishers. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this uplifting community gathering—register early to secure your free race shirt and join us in making a difference!

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Races

5k Race

Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EST

$33.05

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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EST

$22.45

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Organiser's description

CELEBRATE INCLUSION, ACCEPTANCE, AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH THE COMMUNITY LIFE COLLABORATIVE. OUR ANNUAL OAK-Y DOKIE 5K AND ABLE ACORN WALK HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESS TO NATURE TO ALL OF US, IN PARTICULAR THOSE IN THE SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES. PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE CLC'S EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE NEURO-DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO NATURE. ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!

THE FUN BEGINS WITH THE 5K CROSS COUNTRY RUN AT 9:00 A.M. (SIGN-IN BEGINS AT 8:00 A.M.) AND THE 1-MILE FUN RUN/WALK (FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 AND UP, AND ADULTS!). REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE A FREE RACE SHIRT.

5K COURSE DETAILS
THE 5K WILL BE RUN ON A NATURAL WOODED PATH WITH SOME NARROW TRAILS AND HILLS THAT WEAVE THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. JOGGING STROLLERS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

1-MILE FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK DETAILS
THE FAMILY FUN RUN WILL BE RUN ON A MOSTLY FLAT GRASS/PAVEMENT LOOP AROUND THE PROPERTY. PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE THE LOOP THREE TIMES. JOGGING STROLLERS ARE PERMITTED.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS_
ARE STROLLERS PERMITTED?
JOGGING STROLLERS ARE PERMITTED FOR THE FAMILY FUN RUN AS THE PATH IS FAIRLY FLAT. THE 5K WILL BE RUN ON A NATURAL WOODED PATH WITH SOME NARROW TRAILS AND HILLS. BECAUSE ACCESSIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED, JOGGING STROLLERS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE 5K.

ARE ADULTS ALLOWED TO SIGN-UP FOR THE FUN RUN?
YES! ADULTS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUN RUN BY THEMSELVES OREVEN BETTERWITH THEIR CHILDREN! ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED.

WILL THERE BE PRIZES?
THE TOP THREE OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN 5K FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE MEDALS.

WILL FOOD BE AVAILABLE AT THE RACE?
GRANOLA BARS, BANANAS AND BOTTLES OF WATER WILL BE OFFERED TO ALL 5K FINISHERS. ALL 5K RUNNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO GRAB A BITE TO EAT AFTER THEIR RACE AND CHEER ON OUR FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS!

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