Place
Charlottesville, VA US 22903
Description
On Saturday, April 12th at 9AM the University of Virginia School of Medicine will host the 42nd Annual 5K Benefiting Camp Holiday Trails. We are excited to welcome runners/walkers to participate in this race around UVA Grounds and raise funds for Camp Holiday Trails. All registrants will receive a T-shirt (if registered before April 9th), a raffle ticket, and refreshments at our finish line celebration!
About Camp Holiday Trails:
A Camp for Children and Teens with Medical Needs
Since 1974, Camp Holiday Trails (CHT) has been a place of empowerment, growth, and joy for children and teens with medical needs across the Mid-Atlantic. Located in Charlottesville, VA, our camp welcomes kids with qualifying diagnoses ages 6-17, along with their siblings, to experience life-changing moments in an inclusive, supportive environment.
We offer diagnosis-specific sessions, mixed-diagnosis sessions, overnight and day camp options, and year-round programming to meet the unique needs of our campers and families. Whether conquering our challenge course, adding milestones to the “Book of Firsts,” or making wishes during the Wishboat Ceremony, campers grow, thrive, and create lasting memories.
Our mission is to provide transformative experiences that help campers manage their diagnoses, build friendships, and grow as individuals. Traditional camp activities and skill-building are woven into every moment. Our horseback riding program, for instance, uses adaptive equipment when needed to ensure all campers can participate in this beloved activity.
To prioritize health and safety, we provide 24/7 medical care during Camp with dedicated staff ready to support every camper's unique needs.
As a nonprofit, we are committed to accessibility. The true cost of a transformative week at Camp is $2,000 per camper, but thanks to generous donors, we’re proud to offer a nonrefundable camper fee of just $100. This ensures every eligible family can benefit from this incredible experience.
Register for Summer Camp, apply to be a Cabin Counselor, or learn more about volunteering on our Med Team by visiting campholidaytrails.org.
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Information for Race Day
Hello! Thank you for signing up for UVA School of Medicine's 42nd Annual 5K Benefiting Camp Holiday Trails! Here is more important information about the race.
We recommend parking at the Central Grounds Parking Garage (400 Emmett St South, Charlottesville VA 22903). Once you leave the parking garage, walk up the stairs towards Newcomb Hall. Continue up the stairs past Newcomb Hall and we will be on your right with check-in. This will also serve as the finish line. Please see the map if you are having trouble finding it.
Bathrooms are available at Newcomb Hall.
Please arrive no later than 8:30 AM. We will be set up by 8:00 AM.
If you know anyone that would like to sign up and has not done so yet, please direct them to https://tinyurl.com/3j643bxk and have them sign up by 11:59 on Sunday, April 6th.
The start of the race is at a different location from the finish. We will walk over to the start which is near the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers and Brooks Hall at approximately 8:45AM. This is about a 5-10 minute walk and hopefully can serve as a warm up. The race will start at 9:00 AM.
The race route is attached. There will be volunteers along the course and markings to guide you as well. Refreshments will be provided following the race, including bagels and cream cheese, bananas, muffins, and water.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for supporting Camp Holiday Trails! For more information about CHT or to donate, check out their website: https://campholidaytrails.org
See you Saturday!
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