Wake Me Up Before You Go Go 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 15th September 2024
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Rochester, Michigan
- Price $17.40 - $43.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to step back into the vibrant world of the 80s at the inaugural Wake Me Up Before You Go Go 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 15, 2024! Taking place at the beautiful Bloomer Park in Rochester, Oakland, this lively event invites participants to don their best neon attire and relive the magic of the decade that brought us unforgettable music and iconic fashion. The 5K fun run kicks off at 9:30 AM, following a check-in period from 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM, making it the perfect way to spend a Sunday with family and friends.
As you race along the picturesque three-mile course, you'll enjoy tunes spun by DJ Devoe, featuring hits from legends like Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Wham! Participants can expect exclusive 80s-themed swag, and every finisher will receive a fun, themed medal to commemorate their achievement. Whether you choose to run, walk, or take part in a shorter fun-walk course, there's something for everyone at this community celebration. Don't miss out on the chance to embrace the nostalgia and celebrate the city’s proud history while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors! Early bird pricing is available, with adult registration
As you race along the picturesque three-mile course, you'll enjoy tunes spun by DJ Devoe, featuring hits from legends like Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Wham! Participants can expect exclusive 80s-themed swag, and every finisher will receive a fun, themed medal to commemorate their achievement. Whether you choose to run, walk, or take part in a shorter fun-walk course, there's something for everyone at this community celebration. Don't miss out on the chance to embrace the nostalgia and celebrate the city’s proud history while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors! Early bird pricing is available, with adult registration
Organiser's Description
RACE DAY CHECK IN WILL BE FROM 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM. 5K WILL START AT 9:30 AM
GRAB YOUR LEG WARMERS AND NEON SWEATBANDS OR DON YOUR GHOSTBUSTERS T-SHIRT FOR THE 80S-THEMED WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO! 5K FUN RUN AT BLOOMER PARK! THE CANT MISS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT 9:30AM ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, AND IS THE CITYS FIRST-EVER 80S 5K FUN RUN.
IN HONOR OF THE CITYS 40TH BIRTHDAY, WERE GOING BACK TO OUR ROOTS WITH EVERYTHING 80S! DJ DEVOE WILL BE SPINNING HITS FROM LEGENDS LIKE MADONNA, MICHAEL JACKSON, WHAM! AND MORE. ATTENDEES WILL GET EXCLUSIVE EVENT THEMED SWAG, AND EVEN A FUN 80S THEMED MEDAL AT THE FINISH LINE. AS THE COMMUNITYS VERY FIRST PARK, BLOOMER PARK IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO SPEND THE DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, RUN ALONG THE THREE-MILE COURSE AND EMBRACE ALL OF THE PARKS NATURAL BEAUTY, AND CELEBRATE OUR CITYS PROUD HISTORY. WHETHER YOU WANT TO RUN, WALK, OR PARTICIPATE IN OUR SHORTER FUN-WALK COURSE WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
RACE DAY CHECK IN WILL BE FROM 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM. 5K WILL START AT 9:30 AM
ENTRY INCLUDES AN EVENT T-SHIRT, RACE BIB AND OTHER GOODIES.
ADULT EARLY BIRD PRICING STARTS AT $30
YOUTH (12 YEARS AND YOUNGER) PRICING STARTS AT $15
GRAB YOUR LEG WARMERS AND NEON SWEATBANDS OR DON YOUR GHOSTBUSTERS T-SHIRT FOR THE 80S-THEMED WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO! 5K FUN RUN AT BLOOMER PARK! THE CANT MISS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT 9:30AM ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, AND IS THE CITYS FIRST-EVER 80S 5K FUN RUN.
IN HONOR OF THE CITYS 40TH BIRTHDAY, WERE GOING BACK TO OUR ROOTS WITH EVERYTHING 80S! DJ DEVOE WILL BE SPINNING HITS FROM LEGENDS LIKE MADONNA, MICHAEL JACKSON, WHAM! AND MORE. ATTENDEES WILL GET EXCLUSIVE EVENT THEMED SWAG, AND EVEN A FUN 80S THEMED MEDAL AT THE FINISH LINE. AS THE COMMUNITYS VERY FIRST PARK, BLOOMER PARK IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO SPEND THE DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, RUN ALONG THE THREE-MILE COURSE AND EMBRACE ALL OF THE PARKS NATURAL BEAUTY, AND CELEBRATE OUR CITYS PROUD HISTORY. WHETHER YOU WANT TO RUN, WALK, OR PARTICIPATE IN OUR SHORTER FUN-WALK COURSE WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
RACE DAY CHECK IN WILL BE FROM 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM. 5K WILL START AT 9:30 AM
ENTRY INCLUDES AN EVENT T-SHIRT, RACE BIB AND OTHER GOODIES.
ADULT EARLY BIRD PRICING STARTS AT $30
YOUTH (12 YEARS AND YOUNGER) PRICING STARTS AT $15
Races
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5k Run/Walk | Adult
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th September 2024 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.90
CLOSEDThe 5K route is on grass and hard packed trail with no vehicular traffic to worry about. -
5k Run/Walk | Youth
Incl. $2.40 Fee
Sun 15th September 2024 (9:30AM EDT)
$17.40
CLOSED(12 YEARS AND YOUNGER) The 5K route is on grass and hard packed trail with no vehicular traffic to worry about.
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