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East Recreation Center and Bob Cooke Park
Arlington, TX 76010 US

Gold Hero (Adult)

Packet Pickup
Race Day: Saturday, Dec 5th starting at 9:00 AM inside the East Library & Recreation Center Hall

Please bring a photo ID or your confirmation email (digital or printed).

Parking
Primary Parking: Available at the East Library and Recreation Center main lot (1817 New York Ave).

Please obey all City of Arlington "No Parking" signs.

Strollers & Pets
Strollers: YES! This event is 100% family-friendly. The 3K course takes place on the paved concrete trails of Bob Cooke Park, perfect for strollers and wagons.

Pets:

Outdoors: Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the 3K walk/run!

Indoors: Please note that only Service Animals are permitted inside the Recreation Center for the post-race party and vendor market. If you bring a pet, please plan to have someone stay outdoors with them during the indoor activities.

Weather Policy
Rain or Shine: The event will go on!

Cold/Rain Plan: If the weather is frightful, the party inside will be delightful! We have reserved the indoor gymnasium for our pre-race warm-up, vendor market, and post-race awards to keep everyone warm and dry.

In the event of severe weather (lightning/ice), updates will be posted via email and on our social media pages by 6:00 AM on race day.

Refund Policy
Since this is a charity event benefiting families battling childhood cancer, all registrations are non-refundable, even in the event of weather cancellation. We appreciate your donation to the Jacob Way Organization.

Volunteer Opportunities
Not a runner? We need you on the "Gold Squad"! We are looking for energetic volunteers to help with the Water Station, Course Marshalling, and the "Stuff the Vehicle" drive.

Stuff the Vehicle" Guidelines
We are collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED items only.

Priority Items: Cozy and Funny socks (all sizes), family board games, headphones, tablets, and craft kits.

Please: No stuffed animals (due to hospital infection control rules) and no used items.
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
1:00pm CST
Price:
$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $45.00 after July 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Junior Hero (Youth 12 and under)

Packet Pickup
Race Day: Saturday, Dec 5th starting at 9:00 AM inside the East Library & Recreation Center Hall

Please bring a photo ID or your confirmation email (digital or printed).

Parking
Primary Parking: Available at the East Library and Recreation Center main lot (1817 New York Ave).

Please obey all City of Arlington "No Parking" signs.

Strollers & Pets
Strollers: YES! This event is 100% family-friendly. The 3K course takes place on the paved concrete trails of Bob Cooke Park, perfect for strollers and wagons.

Pets:

Outdoors: Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the 3K walk/run!

Indoors: Please note that only Service Animals are permitted inside the Recreation Center for the post-race party and vendor market. If you bring a pet, please plan to have someone stay outdoors with them during the indoor activities.

Weather Policy
Rain or Shine: The event will go on!

Cold/Rain Plan: If the weather is frightful, the party inside will be delightful! We have reserved the indoor gymnasium for our pre-race warm-up, vendor market, and post-race awards to keep everyone warm and dry.

In the event of severe weather (lightning/ice), updates will be posted via email and on our social media pages by 6:00 AM on race day.

Refund Policy
Since this is a charity event benefiting families battling childhood cancer, all registrations are non-refundable, even in the event of weather cancellation. We appreciate your donation to the Jacob Way Organization.

Volunteer Opportunities
Not a runner? We need you on the "Gold Squad"! We are looking for energetic volunteers to help with the Water Station, Course Marshalling, and the "Stuff the Vehicle" drive.

Stuff the Vehicle" Guidelines
We are collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED items only.

Priority Items: Cozy and Funny socks (all sizes), family board games, headphones, tablets, and craft kits.

Please: No stuffed animals (due to hospital infection control rules) and no used items.
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
1:00pm CST
Price:
$15.00 Race Fee + $1.90 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $20.00 after July 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Virtual Hero (Sleep in for the Cause)

Virtual Supporter
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
1:00pm CST
Price:
$45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends December 5, 2026 at 9:00am CST

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