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Kids 1 Mile Race - Ages 12 & Under

$10 8:30AM CST - 9:00AM CST Registration ends February 22, 2025 at 7:00am CST

NRF Capes and Crowns 5K Run/Walk

$30
($20: Ages 1 - 18)
9:00AM CST - 11:00AM CST Price increases after January 22, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Open to ages 1 - 100.

5K Race Route Map

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Special Age Based Pricing (For Ages 1-18) for 5K Run/Walk

REGISTRATION STARTING:  November 8, 2024
REGISTRATION ENDING:      February 3, 2025
AGE:                                          1 - 18 yrs.
PRICE                                        $20.00 Race Fee + $2.95 Sign Up Fee


REGISTRATION STARTING:  February 3, 2025

REGISTRATION ENDING:       February 22, 2025
AGE:                                          1 - 18 yrs. 
PRICE:                                       $25.00 Race Fee + $2.95 Sign Up Fee 

Age based pricing is automatically applied at checkout for ages 1 - 18.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.nechesriverfestival.com.

Place

205 Crockett Street
Beaumont, TX US 77701

Description

The Neches River Festival Presents "Capes & Crowns" 5K Run

The race will be chip timed by Pelican Timing Services 

All race proceeds fund the 8 NRF scholarships that are awarded to our community's youth! 

 
February 22, 2025
Kids 1 Mile Timed Run starts at 8:30 am 
5K @ 9:00 am
 
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time): 
Exygon Health and Fitness Club located at 6450 Phelan Blvd., Beaumont, TX  77706
Thursday, February 20th - 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 21st - 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Race day pickup is also available.  Please allow extra time.
 
Description:
Neches River Festival will be hosting their 6th annual Capes and Crowns 5K Run/Walk
Event Details:
There will be a kids 1 Mile Fun Run starting at 8:30 am with the 5K race beginning at 9:00 am.  This is a flat course through downtown Beaumont and is suitable for experienced runners and kids alike.  There will be light refreshments before and after the race and water stations along the race route.  All participants will receive custom race medals. The overall male and female winners will receive an additional prize and the top three males and females in each age group will receive an additional winner’s medal.     
 
Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):
 
Early Online Registration (until February 3, 2025) 
  • 1M  -   Kids ages 12 and under  $10 (No Race Shirt)
  • 5K  -  18 and under $20.00
  • 5K  -  19 and over $30.00
Late Online Registration (February 4th - February 22nd)
  • 5K  -  18 and under $25.00
  • 5K  -  19 and over $35.00
 
Age Groups:
1-14,15-19,20-29,30-39,etc. 70+
 
Awards:
Top Overall Male & Female plus 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female in each age group
 
All registrations include:

• FREE gift bag
• Custom race shirt (youth & adult unisex sizing available - no shirt guarantee after February 1st) No Exchanges
• Custom finisher’s medal
• Post-race celebration with food, drink, & awards
 
Description of Organization
The Neches River Festival, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation, organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, to promote a sense of community identity and heritage as well as the education of local students through community events, and through regular contributions to the Otho-Plummer/Neches River Festival Scholarship at Lamar University. The proceeds from this race are used to fund college scholarships that directly impact the youth of our community.
 
Purpose
Neches River Festival provides a cultural, educational, and civic opportunity for participating students, and is open to anyone, regardless of ethnicity or financial background.  We are proud of our diverse group of student participants each year who represent each high school in Beaumont, Texas.

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