Troopers for the Coopers 5K

  • Date Sat 17th May 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Valdosta, Georgia
  • Price $27.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Troopers for the Coopers 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the beautiful Lowndes High School campus in Valdosta, Georgia! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM and invites participants to join in a fun run/walk dedicated to supporting Mrs. Erica Cooper and her family during her brave battle with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Dress in your finest camo or trooper gear and prepare to race for a cause that truly matters! With a registration fee of just $25 before May 3rd, participants will have a chance to not only enjoy a scenic 5K course but also compete for awards in various age categories and for the best costumes. If you can't run but still want to make a difference, donations are warmly welcomed. Your participation can help ease the financial burdens faced by the Cooper family. Join us for this uplifting event that combines community spirit, fitness, and heartfelt support on May 17thβ€”together, we can make a significant impact!

Organiser's Description

LOWNDES HIGH SCHOOL SOURCES OF STRENGTH

PRESENTS

TROOPERS FOR THE COOPERS 5K

RUN FOR THE COOPERS

8:00AM START ON MAY 17, 2025



PLEASE JOIN US FOR A 5K FUN RUN/WALK THROUGH THE LOWNDES HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS, BENEFITING

MRS. ERICA COOPER & FAMILY

PUT ON YOUR FINEST CAMO, TROOPER GEAR, OR ANYTHING THAT HELPS YOU BREAK THROUGH THE SPEED LIMITAND THE BARRIERS OF LEUKEMIA! LETS RACE FOR A CAUSE; WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER.



**PLEASE PARK IN THE STUDENT PARKING LOT **



REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP-LOCATED UNDER THE BLEACHERS ON THE VISITOR SIDE OR STADIUM
COURSE: THROUGH LHS CAMPUS

DATE/EVENT TIME: SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 - 8:00AM RACE STARTS

COST: BEFORE MAY 3RD $25.00 PER PERSON - AFTER MAY 3RD $30.00

**REGISTER BY MAY 3RD TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT.

REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEE ALL ONLINE: WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

7:00-7:45 AM REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP 8:00 AM 5K RUN

IF YOU CANNOT RUN BUT WANT TO DONATE, BE A TROOPER FOR THE COOPERS, DONATIONS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED THROUGH WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM.


AWARDS: BEST TIMES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

1ST, 2ND PLACE IN EACH AGE GROUP: 14&U, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59, 60- OVER; AND THE TOP THREE BEST COSTUMES.



REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM OR ON THE RACE DAY WITH THE FORM.

YOU CAN DELIVER OR MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION TO LHS AT 1606 NORMAN DR., C/O AMY HERRING, VALDOSTA, GA 31602.

TODD SMOOT WILL POST THE COMPLETE RESULTS ON RUNSIGNUP.COM AND OTHER SITES.



CONTACT INFORMATION: TEXT OR CALL AMY HERRING AT 804-615-6016- OR EMAIL [email protected] OR DANA HUTCHINSON AT 229-560-7920 OR EMAIL [email protected]



ERICA'S BATTLE WITH B-CELL ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA (ALL) BEGAN ON FRI, JAN 3RD.

SHE HAS COMPLETED THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF INPATIENT TREATMENT. SHE HAS SIX REMAINING WEEK-LONG INPATIENT TREATMENTS, WITH TWO-WEEK BREAKS AT HOME IN BETWEEN. ERICA CANNOT WORK DURING THIS TIME, BUT SHE HOPES TO RETURN TO WORK IN THE FALL OF 2025.



THE FUNDS RAISED BY THIS 5K WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ERICA'S FAMILY. THEY WILL HELP WITH EVERYDAY EXPENSES, SUCH AS FOOD AND LODGING, THAT THEY WILL INCUR WHILE STEVEN IS IN GAINESVILLE WITH ERICA AND HER PARENTS ARE IN VALDOSTA WITH THE BOYS. YOUR PARTICIPATION CAN BRING THEM MUCH-NEEDED RELIEF.



THE COOPER FAMILY IS DEEPLY GRATEFUL FOR THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT THEY HAVE RECEIVED. YOUR PRAYERS AND WELL-WISHES ARE A SOURCE OF STRENGTH FOR ERICA AND HER FAMILY. YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT IS INVALUABLE. IF YOU CANT CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY, YOUR PRAYERS FOR ERICA'S HEALTH, HER FAMILY, AND HER PEACE ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Troopers for Coopers

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    For those who would like to donate to the cause without participating in the event.

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Location

1606 Norman Drive, Valdosta, 31602, GA, United States

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