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The John Theissen Children's Foundation Freaky 5K

Sun October 29, 2023 Wantagh, NY 11793 US Directions

Events

5k Wheelchair

8:30AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT

5K Run/Walk

8:30AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT

1/4 Mile Trick or Treat Trot

8:00AM EDT - 8:30AM EDT
Open to ages 2 - 10.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.jtcf.org.

Mail-In Application

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

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Place

1881 Wantagh Ave
Wantagh, NY US 11793

Description

EVENT DATE:

Sunday, October 29th, 2023
Start Time: 8:00am (KIDS FUN RUN)
Start Time: 8:30am (5K Run/Walk)

COURSE:

"Flat and Fast" Start and Finish in TOH parking lot at 1869 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh NY 11793

REGISTRATION:

Runners/Walkers
$20 Pre-register postmarked by October 28, 2023
$25 Day of race 6:00AM to 8:00AM

Fun Run: 1/4 Mile Trick or Trot
$10 for Children under 10

PACKET PICKUP

* New location for pick up prior to race day
Pre-race packet pick up and registration Friday 10/28 from
10AM—9PM and Saturday 10/29 from 8AM to 3PM at 1492
Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793.

Day of event starting
at 6.30am at start and finish area located behind 1869
Wantagh Ave, Wantagh

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to keep your bib# clearly visible on your FRONT torso, so it appears in the photos for accurate bib# tagging of the photos!

AWARDS:

Cash Prizes and Running Sculptures: Male and Female overall $100 for first place, $75 for second and $50 for Third. Top Overall Male and Female Masters $50 each Course Bonuses: $50 for the Top Male under 16 minutes and Top Female under 18 minutes Wheelchair Division: Top Overall.
Age Group: Quality, large medals to the top five finishers in each of the following: 10 & under 11-13,14-16,17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 plus!

COSTUME AWARDS!

Dress up in your Halloween costume to win prizes awarded in three categories, adults 18 and older, children 9 and under & 10-17 years old.

AMMENITIES

Top quality, long sleeve shirts will be given to the first 700 registrants. Plenty of post-race refreshments will be provided.

RACE DIRECTOR

John Theissen
This race is directed by a runner. It will be organized as a race should be; on time, on an accurate course, with quality awards and you won’t have to wait around all day for awards and raffle prizes.

You get FREE Photos by - LIRP Long Island Running Photos

Photos will be posted on the LIRP Facebook page. Here you can comment, share, download and just have fun with your friends and Families. 
All photos are FREE! You can also ask Ed of LIRP to take any special photos with your friends and family if you like. 
All Facebook photo album links here.

The same photos will be posted here on RunSignUp, with the ability to search for your photos by bib# or name. Just click on the photos tab above, and select Facebook or RSU.
Or Click on this Photos link. Be sure to set the race year in the drop-down box.
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to keep your bib# clearly visible on your front torso, so it appears in the photos for accurate bib# tagging of the photos!

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