Place
Anywhere, FL US 00000
Description
Presented by Ferman Automotive and CPPI, our Falcon 5K Challenge takes social distancing and physical abilities into account, allowing you to complete the race doing your favorite fitness activities on your own, with a friend, colleagues or your whole family. As long as you can move, you can participate and show your support for Pepin Academies whenever and wherever! Your participation and support will empower students with learning disabilities to maximize their potential in a positive therapeutic educational environment.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Finisher Medal
- Performance Race T-Shirt
- Commemorative Race Bib
- Donation to Pepin Academies
- A chance to win other cool prizes
**For more information about sponsorship opportunities and benefits, visit the "Sponsorship Benefits" page on the side menu.
All funds raised from the challenge will directly benefit and support Pepin Academies' COVID-19 enhancements and protocols that we have implemented for the safety and well-being of our students and staff for the 2020-2021 school year.
HOW DO I GET STARTED AND PARTIPCATE?
- Register for the 2020 Virtual Falcon 5K Challenge before Friday, Nov. 13th, 2020
- Join individually or consider starting or joining a team to help motivate activity and healthy competition with other teams. Easily start your own individual fundraising page and post it to social media to encourage donations where pledged funds you receive from your network will help motivate you to hit your goals and support students with learning disabilities! You can begin fundraising at any time after your register and/or prior to the event!
- Complete a 5K (3.1 miles/6,200 steps) at your convenience any time anywhere between Saturday, Nov. 21st to Sunday, Nov. 29th! You can complete the challenge in your own neighborhood, at your favorite park, or even at the gym. For activities that cannot be measured in steps or miles, please refer to the Activity to Steps Conversion Chart below.
- Celebrate your accomplishments by sharing on social media! Share your progress and post pictures wearing your race shirt, medal and bib to show off your #PepinPride! Remember to tag Pepin Academies (@PepinAcademies) and include the #Falcon5KChallenge hashtag for a chance to win a Falcon 5K Swag Bag with a Pepin Academies water bottle, towel, stress ball and other cool prizes!
Challenge Shirt, Finisher Medal & Bib
Sign up for the challenge and receive exclusive race gear to show off your #PepinPride!
**For more information about registration packet distribution, visit the "Packet Distribution" page on the side menu.
HOW DO I TRACK MY PROGRESS AND CONVERT OTHER ACTIVITIES INTO STEPS?
You can participate in the Falcon 5K Challenge by doing pretty much anything that gets your heart rate up! For activities that cannot be measured in steps or miles, please refer to the Activity to Steps Conversion Chart below. If you don't see your activity, simply use it as a guide. (we trust you to use your discretion!)
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
We will award the Top 3 individuals and Top 3 teams for the following categories:
- Individual Participant Awards:
- Best Fundraisers
- Most #PepinPride Spirit
- Best Completed Time (**Only for running participants - submit your time on the Race Results page**)
- Team Awards:
- Best Fundraisers
- Most #PepinPride Spirit
- Most Mileage/Steps - Go beyond 3.1 miles and submit your finished distance on the Race Results page!
Winners will be announced after the event and will receive a Falcon 5K Swag Bag and be recognized on Pepin Academies' social media channels.
ABOUT PEPIN ACADEMIES
Established in 1999, Pepin Academies are 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, tuition-free, independent public charter schools serving over 1,200 students with learning and learning-related disabilities in 3rd-12th grades in Hillsborough and Pasco counties, and provides a transitional job training program for young adults ages 18-22 years-old. Qualified as Exceptional Student Education (ESE) center schools, Pepin Academies provides a positive therapeutic environment that focuses on improving academic success and social achievement. Pepin Academies’ three campuses are located in Tampa, Riverview and New Port Richey. To learn more, visit: www.PepinAcademies.com
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