YaraStar's Virtual Scholarship 5k Run
Monday, April 1 – Saturday, June 1, 2024
Past event
1:00 AM CDT
Katy, Texas
$27.50 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2nd Annual YaraStar Virtual Scholarship 5K Run! This exciting virtual event takes place from April 1 to June 1, 2024, allowing participants from all around the globe to join in on the fun from the comfort of their own neighborhoods. Whether you choose to run or walk, you can complete the 5K distance at your convenience, making it a perfect opportunity for individuals and teams alike to get involved in a meaningful cause.
The YaraStar Foundation aims to raise $15,000 to provide 15 scholarships to children in need of educational support and brain development therapy. By participating, you’ll not only challenge yourself but also contribute to a wonderful mission that honors the legacy of a beloved child with Down Syndrome. Track your run using popular apps such as RaceJoy or Strava, and share your experience with the hashtags #YARASTARFOUNDATION and #STRIDEFORHOPE. Together, let’s make a difference and bring hope to those in need while enjoying a fantastic fitness challenge!
The YaraStar Foundation aims to raise $15,000 to provide 15 scholarships to children in need of educational support and brain development therapy. By participating, you’ll not only challenge yourself but also contribute to a wonderful mission that honors the legacy of a beloved child with Down Syndrome. Track your run using popular apps such as RaceJoy or Strava, and share your experience with the hashtags #YARASTARFOUNDATION and #STRIDEFORHOPE. Together, let’s make a difference and bring hope to those in need while enjoying a fantastic fitness challenge!
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2024 YaraStar Foundation Virtual Scholarship 5k Run
VirtualIncl. $2.50 Fee
Sign up as an individual or as a team
Entries closedMonday, Apr 1, 2024
$27.50
Organiser's description
Welcome to YaraStar Foundation's 2nd Annual Virtual Run! The YaraStar Foundation Virtual Scholarship 5K Run is a fun virtual event held throughout the months of April & May, allowing individual participants and teams from ALL OVER THE WORLD to complete a timed 5K RUN OR WALK at their convenience.
This year, our goal is to raise $15,000 TO PROVIDE 15 SCHOLARSHIPS for precious children who require educational support and brain development therapy. The Virtual Scholarship 5K Run serves as our major fundraising initiative for the year, and we believe that with your support we can make an even greater impact.
Here's How it Works
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This is a VIRTUAL RACE.
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WALK or RUN, ANYTIME & ANYPLACE you want during ARIL & MAY 2024.
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Use a free app of choice like RaceJoy, Strava, RunKeeper, or MapMyRun to track and time your performance.
* All timed runs/walk must be COMPLETED BY MAY 31ST, 2024
Once you have completed your 5K, upload your results (including an image of your performance) on RunSignUp no later than MAY 31, 2024
PARTICIPATE AS A TEAM OR AN INDIVIDUAL. INTERNATIONAL RUNNERS ALSO WELCOMED!
ABOUT YARASTAR FOUNDATION
The YaraStar Foundation was formed in honor of Yaras life and legacy; a spunky 3.5-year-old with Down Syndrome who passed suddenly in April 2018. The Foundation provides scholarships to early intervention services for special-needs kids, as well as educational scholarships to marginalized kids, thereby giving them an opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential in this world. Visit HTTPS://WWW.YARASTARFOUNDATION.ORG/STORIES https://www.yarastarfoundation.org/stories to learn more.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
Upon registration, you will receive your digital runner's bib in your email.
BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR BIB FOR YOUR RUN!
GET INVOLVED
SIGN UP AS A TEAM: Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and sign up as a team for our Virtual 5K Run! Joining forces not only amplifies the fun but also strengthens our collective impact in supporting children in need through scholarships. Plus, as a team, you'll enjoy some good competition, motivation, and the satisfaction of making a difference together.
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS on Facebook or Instagram using #YARASTARFOUNDATION #STRIDEFORHOPE and tag us. Wed also like to know where you did your run and look forward to seeing some awesome international locations.
Donate directly to YaraStar Foundation at WWW.YARASTARFOUNDATION.ORG/DONATE. https://www.yarastarfoundation.org/donate
This year, our goal is to raise $15,000 TO PROVIDE 15 SCHOLARSHIPS for precious children who require educational support and brain development therapy. The Virtual Scholarship 5K Run serves as our major fundraising initiative for the year, and we believe that with your support we can make an even greater impact.
Here's How it Works
*
This is a VIRTUAL RACE.
*
WALK or RUN, ANYTIME & ANYPLACE you want during ARIL & MAY 2024.
*
Use a free app of choice like RaceJoy, Strava, RunKeeper, or MapMyRun to track and time your performance.
* All timed runs/walk must be COMPLETED BY MAY 31ST, 2024
Once you have completed your 5K, upload your results (including an image of your performance) on RunSignUp no later than MAY 31, 2024
PARTICIPATE AS A TEAM OR AN INDIVIDUAL. INTERNATIONAL RUNNERS ALSO WELCOMED!
ABOUT YARASTAR FOUNDATION
The YaraStar Foundation was formed in honor of Yaras life and legacy; a spunky 3.5-year-old with Down Syndrome who passed suddenly in April 2018. The Foundation provides scholarships to early intervention services for special-needs kids, as well as educational scholarships to marginalized kids, thereby giving them an opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential in this world. Visit HTTPS://WWW.YARASTARFOUNDATION.ORG/STORIES https://www.yarastarfoundation.org/stories to learn more.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
Upon registration, you will receive your digital runner's bib in your email.
BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR BIB FOR YOUR RUN!
GET INVOLVED
SIGN UP AS A TEAM: Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and sign up as a team for our Virtual 5K Run! Joining forces not only amplifies the fun but also strengthens our collective impact in supporting children in need through scholarships. Plus, as a team, you'll enjoy some good competition, motivation, and the satisfaction of making a difference together.
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS on Facebook or Instagram using #YARASTARFOUNDATION #STRIDEFORHOPE and tag us. Wed also like to know where you did your run and look forward to seeing some awesome international locations.
Donate directly to YaraStar Foundation at WWW.YARASTARFOUNDATION.ORG/DONATE. https://www.yarastarfoundation.org/donate
Location
2327 Fern Bend Ln, Katy, 77494, TX, United States
YaraStar's Virtual Scholarship 5k Run
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