Get ready for Grace Christian School's Inaugural Happy Race 5K & Family Fun Run on Saturday, May 18th in Bennington VT.
This outdoor event is focused on bringing families together while getting active! The goal of this Happy celebration is to promote healthy living in our community with lots of support & encouragement along the route! A portion of the race proceeds will be designated for new school sports and playground equipment to continue to promote healthy living AFTER the event by increasing the daily physical activity options.
The Happy Race is also Activity #2 in RiseVT's "Rise to the Challenge" weekend trifecta!
Registration Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Bennington/happyrace
The 5K is a timed run or walk that will start at the school and take you up through Willow Park, while the Family Fun Run will be a shorter run or walk for all ages.
The 5K starts at 9:00 am and the Family Fun Run starts at 10:00 am. Through April 30, 2019, the 5K registration fee is $30, and the if you register before the April 30th deadline, you will receive a commemorative performance t-shirt in your selected size.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Family Fun Run is FREE for children 12 & under, and $10 per participant over age 12. Family Fun Run participants that register before the April 30th deadline will receive a commemorative medallion.
Please note that prices increase on May 1, 2019.
Come dressed in your HAPPIEST running attire! Can't make it race day but want to participate? Sign up for our Virtual 5K and Fun Run!
Goodies:
-Plenty of snacks and fluids available after the 5K!
-All 5K participants registered by April 30, 2019 are guaranteed a commemorative performance t-shirt in their size
-All Family Fun Run participants registered by April 30, 2019 guaranteed a medallion
-All race registrants get FREE admission to the Silent Auction [includes dessert buffet] at 6:30 pm
5K Awards:
Overall Male & Female
Top 2 Male/Female in the following age groups: 18 & under; 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Questions? Send an e-mail to: gracerace@gcsvt.org