Union City: Officer Owens Memorial Run and Charity Event
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Past event
2:00 PM CDT
Union City, Oklahoma
Free–$38.10 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us in Union City, Oklahoma on Saturday, April 20, 2024, for the inaugural Officer Owens Memorial Run and Charity Event! This uplifting occasion honors the legacy of Officer Brandon Owens, who bravely served our community before falling ill while on duty. Participants can choose between the exhilarating 5K "Keep Pace" run or the family-friendly 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, welcoming individuals of all ages and abilities.
The event kicks off at 2 PM, with packet pickup starting at 1 PM, ensuring you’re ready for an unforgettable day. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Union City "Shop with a Cop" outreach program, providing special holiday experiences for local children. After the races, stick around to enjoy the first annual memorial charity event, featuring food, fun, and community spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with your neighbors and support a great cause—come out and make a difference in Union City!
The event kicks off at 2 PM, with packet pickup starting at 1 PM, ensuring you’re ready for an unforgettable day. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Union City "Shop with a Cop" outreach program, providing special holiday experiences for local children. After the races, stick around to enjoy the first annual memorial charity event, featuring food, fun, and community spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with your neighbors and support a great cause—come out and make a difference in Union City!
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Races
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Keep Pace - 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed2:00 PM CDT
$38.10
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Time Together - 1 Mile Family Fun Run
Entries closed2:00 PM CDT
Free
Organiser's description
THE UNION CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL IS EXCITED TO PARTNER WITH OUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST A CHARITY RUN IN HONOR OF OFFICER BRANDON OWENS - WHO FELL ILL AFTER CONTRACTING COVID-19 WHILE WORKING IN THE LINE OF DUTY. ANYTIME AN OFFICER IS LOST, THE EFFECTS ARE FELT THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY - THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE IN A SMALL TOWN LIKE OURS.
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE INAUGURAL FAST "KEEP PACE" 5K RUN. FAMILIES AND FOLKS OF ALL ABILITY LEVELS ARE WELCOME TO ALSO COME TOGETHER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE 1-MILE FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK - ALL SPONSORED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE UNION CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND UNION CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
MONIES RAISED WILL GO TO THE UNION CITY "SHOP WITH A COP" OUTREACH PROGRAM, WHICH ANNUALLY ALLOWS FOR SPECIAL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES FOR KIDS ON OUR COMMUNITY.
AFTER THE RUN STAY, EAT, AND ENJOY OUR 1ST ANNUAL MEMORIAL CHARITY EVENT - HOSTED BY SEVERAL OF OUR STUDENT GROUPS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
PACKET PICKUP IS AT 1:00PM AT THE RACE LOCATION AND THE EVENT BEGINS AT 2PM.
WE ARE EXCITED TO WORK WITH OKLAHOMA RACE COMPANY - WHO WILL PROVIDE ELECTRONIC CHIP TIMING, COURSE MANAGEMENT, REGISTRATION SERVICES, START/FINISH, AND RACE DIRECTOR SERVICES.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HOSTING AN EXPERIENCE LIKE ANY MAJOR ROAD RACE IN THE METRO AREA... COME COMPETE AND ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH US HERE IN UNION CITY, OKLAHOMA!
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE INAUGURAL FAST "KEEP PACE" 5K RUN. FAMILIES AND FOLKS OF ALL ABILITY LEVELS ARE WELCOME TO ALSO COME TOGETHER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE 1-MILE FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK - ALL SPONSORED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE UNION CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND UNION CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
MONIES RAISED WILL GO TO THE UNION CITY "SHOP WITH A COP" OUTREACH PROGRAM, WHICH ANNUALLY ALLOWS FOR SPECIAL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES FOR KIDS ON OUR COMMUNITY.
AFTER THE RUN STAY, EAT, AND ENJOY OUR 1ST ANNUAL MEMORIAL CHARITY EVENT - HOSTED BY SEVERAL OF OUR STUDENT GROUPS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
PACKET PICKUP IS AT 1:00PM AT THE RACE LOCATION AND THE EVENT BEGINS AT 2PM.
WE ARE EXCITED TO WORK WITH OKLAHOMA RACE COMPANY - WHO WILL PROVIDE ELECTRONIC CHIP TIMING, COURSE MANAGEMENT, REGISTRATION SERVICES, START/FINISH, AND RACE DIRECTOR SERVICES.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HOSTING AN EXPERIENCE LIKE ANY MAJOR ROAD RACE IN THE METRO AREA... COME COMPETE AND ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH US HERE IN UNION CITY, OKLAHOMA!
Location
361-391 N. Maple Avenue, Union City, 73090, OK, United States
Union City: Officer Owens Memorial Run and Charity Event
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