Run for the Gecko 5K

School Participation Challenge

For elementary and middle school students only (14 & under). Please indicate the school name on your registration!
Parents and teachers can form an open team.

Show your school pride! It’s easy to organize a school team. Let’s get our kids moving and having fun! If you need help with a training program or what we’ve seen at other schools, just email us at events@runningzone.com. An award will be given to the top three elementary or middle schools that have the largest participation.

The School Team Challenge applies to each race as well as the series. Schools must participate in at least four series races to be eligible for the series award in June 2023.

School Participation Series Awards

At the series award ceremony, school can win awards for the largest participation in our series races. Remember, your school must participate in at least four races to be eligible:

• 1st Place largest school participation: $1000!

• 2nd Place: $500

• 3rd Place: $250

***Make sure the School Team is filled out during registration! Look up your school or add your school here.