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
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an inspiring cause at the First Annual Safer Schools Initiative 5K for School Safety, taking place on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, in Alachua! This family-friendly race is not just another Saturday morning event; it's an opportunity to make a real impact in our community while promoting safety in our schools. Join us at Tech City for a vibrant day filled with energy, community spirit, and a shared commitment to creating safer learning environments.
Every step you take in this professionally chip-timed 5K directly supports vital initiatives such as placing trauma kits in local schools, training teachers and staff on life-saving equipment, and providing advanced law enforcement training for school-based emergencies. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or a passionate advocate for school safety, this event is for everyone. The first 200 participants will receive a race day t-shirt, finisher medal, downloadable race photos, and more! Bring your friends and family, and together, let's run with purpose for a brighter, safer future. We can't wait to see you at the starting line!
Every step you take in this professionally chip-timed 5K directly supports vital initiatives such as placing trauma kits in local schools, training teachers and staff on life-saving equipment, and providing advanced law enforcement training for school-based emergencies. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or a passionate advocate for school safety, this event is for everyone. The first 200 participants will receive a race day t-shirt, finisher medal, downloadable race photos, and more! Bring your friends and family, and together, let's run with purpose for a brighter, safer future. We can't wait to see 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 MORNING 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 200 RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A RACE DAY T-SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL, FREE DOWNLOADBLE RACE PHOTOS, AWARDS AND MORE
SPARKLES RUN WITH PURPOSE. RUN FOR SAFETY. RUN FOR OUR FUTURE.
WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE!
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 MORNING 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 200 RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A RACE DAY T-SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL, FREE DOWNLOADBLE RACE PHOTOS, AWARDS AND MORE
SPARKLES RUN WITH PURPOSE. RUN FOR SAFETY. RUN FOR OUR FUTURE.
WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE!
Races
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Safer Schools 5k Run / Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (4:00PM EDT)
$32.80
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Location
Tech City, 13146 NW 86 th Dr., Alachua, 32615, FL, United States
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