The Safer Schools Initiative 5k for School Safety

  • Date Sat 14th March 2026
  • Time 4:00PM EDT
  • Location Alachua, Florida
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Safer Schools Initiative 5K for School Safety on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Tech City in Alachua! This exciting family-friendly race is designed to make a significant impact in our community, promoting safety for our students, teachers, and schools. Whether you're an experienced runner or a casual walker, this event welcomes everyone who is passionate about supporting school safety.

Every step you take in the 5K race helps fund essential programs, including the placement of trauma kits in local schools, training for teachers and staff in life-saving techniques, and advanced law enforcement training for better preparedness in school-based emergencies. Thanks to the generous support of Okito America, participants can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with community spirit and commitment. The first 100 runners will receive a race day T-shirt, a finisher medal, free downloadable race photos, and much more! Lace up your running shoes, bring your friends and family, and run with purpose for a safer future. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!

Organiser's Description

YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN SAFER SCHOOLS INITIATIVE FIRST ANNUAL 5K FOR SCHOOL SAFETY

GET READY TO LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND MAKE A REAL IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY! JOIN US AT
TECH CITY IN ALACHUA FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL SAFER SCHOOLS INITIATIVE 5K FOR SCHOOL
SAFETY, A FAMILY-FRIENDLY RACE WITH A POWERFUL PURPOSE.

THIS ISNT JUST ANOTHER SATURDAY AFTERNOON RUN. EVERY STEP YOU TAKE HELPS PROTECT THE STUDENTS,
TEACHERS, AND SCHOOLS IN OUR COMMUNITY.



ALL RACE PROCEEDS DIRECTLY SUPPORT:
CHECK MARK PLACING TRAUMA KITS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS
CHECK MARK TRAINING TEACHERS AND STAFF ON HOW TO USE LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT
CHECK MARK PROVIDING ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING TO BETTER PREPARE OFFICERS FOR SCHOOL-
BASED EMERGENCIES



THANKS TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OKITO AMERICA, THIS EVENT WILL BE FULL OF ENERGY, COMMUNITY
SPIRIT, AND COMMITMENT TO SAFER LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.



WHETHER YOURE A SEASONED RUNNER, A WEEKEND WALKER, OR A PROUD SUPPORTER OF SCHOOL SAFETY, THIS
RACE IS FOR YOU. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, BRING YOUR FAMILY, AND HELP US TAKE MEANINGFUL STRIDES
TOWARD PROTECTING OUR SCHOOLS.



THIS RACE WILL PROFESSIONALLY CHIP TIMED BY FLORIDA RACE DAY.
THE FIRST 100 RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A RACE DAY T-SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL, FREE DOWNLOADBLE RACE PHOTOS, AND MORE.

SPARKLES RUN WITH PURPOSE. RUN FOR SAFETY. RUN FOR OUR FUTURE.
WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE!

Races

  • Safer Schools 5k Run / Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th March 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $32.80

    CLOSED

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Location

Tech City, 13146 NW 86 th Dr., Alachua, 32615, FL, United States

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