Healthy Suffolk Spring 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Walk
Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Bennetts Creek Park
Get ready for warmer weather and a chance to be healthy and have some fun! Join us May 18, 2019 for the Healthy Suffolk Spring 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk. Register before May 3, 2018, to ensure you get a commemorative race T-shirt and take advantage of the early registration discount! Children under 13 are FREE, although no T-Shirt will be provided, one can still be purchased for $12. All participants receive a finisher medal!
Check-in is at 7:00 a.m.
Warm-up at 7:30 a.m.
Events occur at 8:00 a.m.
Trophies awarded at 9:00 a.m.
Prize drawings at 9:15 a.m.
- Weather alerts will be posted here as the event gets closer. We do not offer a rain date, this event will happen rain or shine (except for extreme weather). You can check back to this page for cancellation information after 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17 in the event weather is more severe than anticipated, and we will send an email to all registrants.
- Please consider helping Healthy Suffolk by providing a voluntary donation.
- Plan on sticking around after the event for the prize drawings. Must be present to win! All ages eligible.
- This is not a timed event.
- More info will be posted to this site as the event gets closer
- If you are a beginner, we recommend the following training schedule.
ROUTE MAPS:
View Route for 1 Mile Fun Walk
REGISTRATION:
Participants of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration is available by clicking the button below. After Friday, May 17, 2019, participants may register at the event by using cash or credit card. Pets and strollers are always welcome!
Individual Registration Fees:
Early (Before May 3, 2019): $25
Children 12 and under are FREE (*No T-Shirt provided, but are available to purchase for $12)
Normal registration (May 3-18): $35
*Please note, after May 3, 2019, we cannot guarantee that registrants will get a T-shirt
PACKET PICK UP AND SENTARA HEALTH FAIR:
All participants must check-in prior to race. Packet pick up will be available Friday, may 17, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. at Bennetts Creek Park, 3000 Bennetts Creek Park Rd., Suffolk, VA 23435 - and the day of the race between 6:30 a.m till 7:30 a.m. at the race location. All participants are encouraged to pick up packets the day before.
Participate in a special Sentara Health Fair available to race participants during packet pick-up and the morning of the race. More information to come.
AWARD CELEBRATION:
Immediately following the completion of the race, awards will be presented. Must be present to win. More information to come.
RACE INFORMATION:
5K - The 5K event is open for running and walking. No individual times will be provided. Race route is listed above.
1 Mile "Fun Walk" - This event will occur after the beginning of the 5K event. No times will be provided. This event is to promote active movement at each participant's own pace.
PARKING:
Please ONLY PARK in the designated parking area. Any vehicles parked in unauthorized areas are subject to a fine and may be towed at the owner’s expense.
POLICIES & REFUNDS:
• Races are subject to delay or cancellation with no refunds.
• This event will be held rain or shine. No refunds or make-up dates will be provided.
• Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
• T-shirts are not guaranteed for registered participants who register after May 3, 2019, who withdraw, or who do not attend.
• Event time and courses are subject to slight modifications.
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