SUGARLOAF SCHOOL PTO FINS UP 5K RUN/WALK & 1M KIDS FUN RUN

EVENT INFORMATION: 

Please join us for the 2nd Annual FINS UP 5K RUN/WALK on Sat, Mar 30, 2024. New for this year, we are excited to announce the addition of a 1 MILE KIDS FUN RUN! Both events are proudly brought to you by the Sugarloaf School PTO.

Come be a part of a great race for a great cause! This family friendly race is open to all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. The race will begin and end at the Sugarloaf School Park at the corner of Crane Blvd and US1. Plenty of parking is available in the school parking lots and in the grass areas along Crane Blvd (please do not park on the bike path!).

Proceeds raised will directly support the amazing students and staff at Sugarloaf School through the PTO and Shark Mini Cheer Squad programs. 

If running or walking is not your thing, please feel free to volunteer (we need lots of help) or just come out and cheer for our participants.

A HUGE THANK YOU GOES OUT TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR THIS EVENT!!!!

GOLD SPONSORS:

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SILVER SPONSORS:

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REGISTRATION:

5K Run/Walk registration fees are $30 for adults and $20 for youth (17 & under).

1M Kids Fun Run is open to participants 10 & under. Registration fees are $10 ($15 with custom tote bag).

Paper entry forms are available to students and families of Sugarloaf School or by contacting the race coordinator below. Online registration ends Thu, Mar 28.

LATE REGISTRATION AND BIB/PACKET PICK UP:

Late registration and early packet pick-up will be available on Fri, Mar 29 from 2:30-5:30 at the Sugarloaf School Cafeteria Circle. Race day registration and packet pick up will be available from 6:30-7:30.

COURSE:

The 1M Kids Fun Run starts promptly at 8:00 am. The course will be 2 laps of the Sugarloaf School Track.

The 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 am. The course begins at the Sugarloaf School Track, proceeds north on Crane Blvd all the way to the National Key Deer Preserve Barrier where it will loop around and return to the Sugarloaf School Track. One aid station with water and electrolytes will be located at the turn around. Cones, signs and volunteers will clearly guide the runners and walkers on the route.                   

GIVEAWAYS:

5K Run/Walk participants will receive a CUSTOM TOTE BAG

1M Kids Fun Run finishers will receive a finishers medal and have the option to purchase a custom tote bag. 

AWARDS:

The 1M Kids Fun Run is NOT a timed event.  Awards will be given to Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females.

The 5K Run/Walk IS a timed event. Overall Awards will be given to the Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females in the 5K Run and the Top Male and Top Female in 5K Walk. Age Group Awards will be given in the following categories 

5K RUN (3 Deep): Child (0-10), Youth (11-19), Adult (20-39), Masters (40-49), Grand Masters (50-59), Senior Grand Masters (60+)

5K Walk (1 Deep): Child (0-10), Youth (11-19), Adult (20-39), Masters (40-49), Grand Masters (50-59), Senior Grand Masters (60+)

RULES & REGULATIONS:

1. Participants must wear their official race number on the FRONT. It must be visible at all times. 

2. Knowing the course is the responsibility of the runner. The course will be clearly marked with cones, signs and volunteers.

3. No unregistered runners, walkers, or pacers. 

4. No pets, bicycles, skates, scooters, or skateboards. 

5. Strollers/baby joggers are strongly discouraged due to the narrowness of the course.

6. No unregistered runners, walkers, or pacers.                                                                                                                        

7. Slower runners and walkers should stay right and allow faster racers to pass on the left. Faster runners and walkers should inform participants when they are approaching and passing on the left. Racers that have turned and are approaching the finish line have the right of way. Please always give way to the faster participants.

8. Absolutely NO LITTERING on the course.