The Oak-y Dokie 5k and Able Acorn Walk
PR
From Peace Racing
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
$20.00–$30.00 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Oak-y Dokie 5K and Able Acorn Walk on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in the picturesque Chagrin Falls, Geauga! Organized by Peace Racing, this vibrant event celebrates inclusion and acceptance within the special needs community, making it a perfect outing for individuals of all abilities. The festivities kick off at 9:00 AM with a scenic 5K cross-country run that winds through beautiful wooded paths filled with nature's charm. For those looking for a more leisurely pace, the 1-mile Family Fun Run/Walk welcomes participants aged 4 and up, providing a fantastic opportunity for families to bond and support a great cause.
By participating in the Oak-y Dokie event, you contribute to vital education for neuro-diverse individuals and their families. With registration opening at 8:00 AM, be sure to sign up early to secure your free race shirt! Enjoy delicious snacks post-race and cheer on fellow runners, while also engaging in our Leaf Party, a fun fall festival filled with activities for kids and families. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this uplifting community celebration on October 21st!
By participating in the Oak-y Dokie event, you contribute to vital education for neuro-diverse individuals and their families. With registration opening at 8:00 AM, be sure to sign up early to secure your free race shirt! Enjoy delicious snacks post-race and cheer on fellow runners, while also engaging in our Leaf Party, a fun fall festival filled with activities for kids and families. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this uplifting community celebration on October 21st!
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Races
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5k Race
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$30.00
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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$20.00
Organiser's description
CELEBRATE INCLUSION AND ACCEPTANCE WITH THE COMMUNITY LIFE COLLABORATIVE. OUR ANNUAL OAK-Y DOKIE 5K AND ABLE ACORN WALK HIGHLIGHTS THE SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES. PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR NEURO-DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. 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!
WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
JOIN US AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE RACE FOR OUR LEAF PARTY, A FUN, FALL INCLUSION FESTIVAL FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES OF ALL ABILITIES. WELL HAVE ACTIVITIES THAT STIMULATE THE SENSES AND ALLOW FOR INTERACTION WITH THE NATURAL WORLD.
DON'T SEE YOUR QUESTION?
EMAIL US AT [email protected] WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS.
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.
_
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!
WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
JOIN US AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE RACE FOR OUR LEAF PARTY, A FUN, FALL INCLUSION FESTIVAL FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES OF ALL ABILITIES. WELL HAVE ACTIVITIES THAT STIMULATE THE SENSES AND ALLOW FOR INTERACTION WITH THE NATURAL WORLD.
DON'T SEE YOUR QUESTION?
EMAIL US AT [email protected] WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS.
Location
Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Rd., Chagrin Falls, 44023, OH, United States
The Oak-y Dokie 5k and Able Acorn Walk
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