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Ages 12 and under!

Kid's Reading Challenge

Open to ages 12 and under.

#CANTSTOPTHECUP

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the YMCA Corporate Cup. The anniversary brings memories of family fun, Company camaraderie, and philanthropy. While we can't enjoy each other in person, we want to celebrate!

Support an organization that:

• Helps a father learn to read to his child.
• Helps a neighbor learn to count change at the register.
• Helps a young adult learn skills for his first job in construction.
• Advocates for adults who struggle everyday with basic literacy.
• Serves the community’s educational needs.

THE YMCA CORPORATE CUP 5K IS GOING VIRTUAL THIS YEAR!
Step 1: Register and invite your friends and coworkers to complete the 5K!
Step 2: Walk, run, bike, swim, or use a treadmill in order to complete your 5K virtually on one of our courses or a course of your own.
Step 3: Track your miles and time through our RunSignUp site.

Corporate Cup Virtual 5K Details

Everyone can walk, run, bike, swim, or use a treadmill in order to complete their 5K virtually on one of our courses or a course of your own. All participants (individuals and those on teams) will receive:

  • An exclusive 2020 t-shirt 
  • A printable virtual bib 
  • A set of 2 environmentally friendly reusable coasters
  • A durable magnetic bookmark
  • A free entry to win one of the Corporate Cup Give-Away Prizes 
View T-Shirt, Bookmark, and Coasters

Kid's Reading Challenge Details

 Kids (12 and under) can participate in the Reading Challenge and read 168 pages of any book(s) to celebrate the YMCA of Greater New Orleans' 168th birthday! All kids who participate will receive:

  • An exclusive 2020 t-shirt
  • A printable virtual bib
  • A durable magnetic bookmark

Registration and Referral Give-Away Program

When you register for the Corporate Cup 5K, you will automatically receive (1) entry to win one of the unique Corporate Cup give-aways.

Once you are registered, you will receive your own referral link. Look for the referral link in your confirmation email. For each referral registration, you will receive (1) more additional entry into the drawing.

 

Give-aways in the drawing include:

- 10 paddle boarding sessions from Community Sailing New Orleans
- a brand new Life Green Bicycle from Regions Bank
- golf and lunch donated by Cafe Hope and the Timberlane Country Golf Club
- a gift basket of tools and equipment from Stanley Black & Decker
- a jewelry gift from Kendra Scott
- Acme Oyster House gift card
- Abita beer packages
- Boozey baskets, and more!

 

THE MORE YOU REFER, THE MORE CHANCES YOU HAVE TO WIN!

Local Packet Pick-Up

Local participants will pick-up their packets on Saturday, Dec. 19th from 9am-12pm at the YMCA offices located at 320 Metairie Hammond Hwy.  Our building has a waterfall and bead dog in the front and is located in Bucktown near R&O's Restaurant. Enter the first-floor garage of the building located on Seminole Ave. and drive through the garage/around the horseshoe. Your packet will be will be given to you through the passenger side window to maintain social distancing.

Shipping Option for Packets

During registration, participants can choose to have their packets shipped to them for a shipping and handling fee of $10. 

Participants will receive their packets by mail after the race has completed.

Suggested (OPTIONAL) Courses

Participants can walk, run, or bike ANY course of their choosing, and can even use a treadmill, etc!

View Courses

New to RunSignUp?

RunSignUp is hosting our event for the first time! 

Are you new to RunSignUp? If so, it will prompt you to create an account. Once your account is made,  signing up for races becomes a breeze with autofill features and a personal dashboard! 

 

Having Trouble?

Team Help!

Teams must be 4 people. No more, no less!

 

Make sure to let your teammates know what your team name is so they can choose an "existing team" during registration OR create your own! You can also search team names under the Group/Teams at the top of this website page.

If you are registering two or more participants, please be sure to use individual email addresses for each person so they can get all important updates! 

Thank you to our Sponsors!


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