Upriver Music Fest and 5k Run / Walk to benefit Goshen Valley

Saturday, April 27, 2024 Past event
4:00 PM EDT
Canton, Georgia
$27.50–$54.00 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for a day of fun and philanthropy at the Upriver Music Fest and 5K Run/Walk to benefit Goshen Valley, taking place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in beautiful Canton, Cherokee. The event kicks off at 4 PM with the Goshen Valley Run/Walk, a heartwarming initiative aimed at supporting youth in foster care. This family-friendly race is not just about running; it's about making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

After the race, enjoy an exciting lineup of music at the Upriver Music Fest at The Mill on Etowah. Celebrate and support the incredible mission of Goshen Valley, which has been empowering youth in foster care for over 24 years through various programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to come together as a community for a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day filled with music, camaraderie, and inspiration!

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  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    4:00 PM EDT

    $54.00

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  • Ghost Participant - Shirt but no 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    4:00 PM EDT

    $27.50

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Organiser's description

RACE START AT 4PM

THE GOSHEN VALLEY RUN / WALK WILL KICK-OFF THE UPRIVER FESTIVAL AT THE MILL ON ETOWAH.

AT GOSHEN VALLEY, WE BELIEVE KIDS IN FOSTER CARE DESERVE BETTER. WE BELIEVE THAT DESPITE THE ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR ABANDONMENT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED, YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE HAVE THE ABILITY TO ACHIEVE AMAZING THINGS AND EXPERIENCE LIFELONG PEACE AND PURPOSE. WITH HELP FROM DONORS LIKE YOU, YOUTH AT GOSHEN ARE BEATING THE ODDS.

OVER THE PAST 24 YEARS, GOSHEN VALLEY HAS EXPANDED AND NOW HAS FOUR PROGRAMS, GOSHEN VALLEY BOYS RANCH, GOSHEN NEW BEGINNINGS, GOSHEN HOMES AND GOSHEN THERAPEUTIC SERVICES. EACH PROGRAM HAS A UNIQUE FOCUS AND MINISTRY TO FOSTER CHILDREN IN GEORGIA.

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PEACE AND PURPOSE TO YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE.

FOLLOWING THE RUN / WALK WHICH KICKS OFF AT 4:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH, THE MILL ON ETOWAH WILL HOST THE UPRIVER MUSIC FEST.

Location

225 Reformation Parkway, Canton, 30114, GA, United States

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