Events
Place
Bennington, VT US 05201
Description
Get ready for Grace Christian School's 2nd Inaugural Happy Race 5K & Family Fun Run on Saturday, May 9th. This outdoor event is focused on bringing families together while getting active! Following the race, the school is hosting is annual Family Fun Day that is a totally FREE event offering the community lots of fun family activities (inflatables, carnival-type games, face painting, scavenger hunt, lego building & more!) and a school open house.
The goal of this Happy celebration is to promote healthy living in our community with lots of support & encouragement along the route! A portion of the race proceeds will be designated for new school sports and playground equipment to continue to promote healthy living AFTER the event by increasing the daily physical activity options for our students.
The 5K is a timed run or walk that will start at the school and take you up through Willow Park, while the Family Fun Run will be a shorter run or walk for all ages. The 5K starts at 9:30 am and the Family Fun Run starts at 10:30 am.
Through April 24, 2020, the 5K registration fee is $30, and the if you register before the April 24th deadline, you will receive a commemorative performance t-shirt in your selected size. Family Fun Run participants that register before the April 24th deadline will receive a commemorative medallion.
Please note that prices increase on April 25, 2020.
Come dressed in your HAPPIEST running attire!
Can't make it race day but want to participate? Sign up for our Virtual 5K and Fun Run!
Goodies:
-Plenty of snacks and fluids available after the 5K!
-The First 50 5K participants registered by April 24, 2020 are guaranteed a commemorative performance t-shirt in their size
-All Family Fun Run participants registered by April 24, 2020 guaranteed a medallion
5K Awards:
Overall Male & Female
Top 2 Male/Female in the following age groups: 18 & under; 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Race Contact Info
Directions
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