JP5K & FUN RUN

IMPORTANT:

To start your fundraising page, click on "Donate" and select "Become a Fundraiser". Put your name as the fundraising page name or "Smith Family" if raising as a family. See below for prize flyer/information.

The JP5K & Fun Run is a fundraising event that supports the Special Services Department at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School. Everyone is welcome! All students, family, and friends are invited to participate in the JP5K. The cost of the race is $30 for early bird (ending October 15th) or $35 per person after October 15th, multi-person discounts available on the sign-up page.

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JP5K & Fun Run (in-person)
Saturday, November 08, 2025, at 8:30 AM
at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School

JP5K & Fun Run (virtual)
Anytime during November 1-8, 2025

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The Special Services Department includes the Options Program, the Laudare Program and the Academic Support Program.

Options Program: The Options Program provides individualized, inclusive special education for students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. 

Laudare Program: The Laudare program provides specialized support to students with a documented learning disability. 

Academic Support Program: The Academic Support Program is for students who, with support, can succeed with the competitive college-prep curriculum at Saint John Paul the Great.

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FUNDRAISER: Become an individual fundraiser, or donate. Fundraisers can earn prizes based on how much they raise including an AirPod Pro, PS5, virtual reality headset, or even a laptop! All can participate regardless of your relation to John Paul. (See flyer below)

STUDENT HOUSE PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE:  This is a marquee event. Points will be awarded to houses based on participation.

T-SHIRTS: The registration fee includes a white short-sleeve cotton t-shirt. There’s an option to select a black long-sleeve moisture-wicking t-shirt for an additional $10. Registrations received after Wednesday, October 15th, are not guaranteed a T-shirt by race day. (We will make every effort to project demand and size requirements for registrations after October 15th.) Registration remains open through race day, Saturday, November 8, 2025.

PACKET PICKUP DETAILS:  Race packets will be available for pick-up at JP on Thursday, November 6th, and Friday, November 7th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in front of the school by the library entrance. Race packets will also be available for pick up on Race Day. Participants who are located outside of the local area may request to have their race packets mailed to them, by submitting an email to jp5k@jpthegreat.org with your name and mailing address. We will make every effort to get your package to you by race day, but mailed packages are not guaranteed by race day as we have to rely on the USPS.

RACE DAY: Registration Opens at 7:30 am on Race Day for same-day registrations and packet pick-up. (Registration on Race Day is not required if you’ve registered online and already picked up your Race Packet.)

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Immediately following the 5K, please plan to stop by the Pancake Breakfast hosted by the National Honor Society. Donations will be accepted, and all proceeds will go to support the Special Services. 

VOLUNTEERS:  Volunteers are needed on Race Day and days prior to race day. Sign up at  jpthegreat.org/family.

50-50 RAFFLE: Buy tickets for the raffle for 1 for $10, 3 for $20, and 20 for $50. The winner takes home half of the proceeds.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS: Select the RESULTS menu (on the left) to submit your results. Then, look for POST VIRTUAL RESULTS and click SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS. Search by name or email, then click SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS again. You can either enter your time or just click that you finished.

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