Event Description
We cordially invite you to participate in our 1st Annual Gainesville Unity 5K/10K Run/Walk!
This event will raise money to provide scholarships to local high school students going to a community college or university. The event will kick off at 07:00 am. We would like all participants in place at 07:00 am to get instructions and partake in the a brief presentation. The Gainesville Unity 5K/10K Run/Walk will start at 08:00 am. Awards will be given for top qualifiers of both races. All contributions will help to fund scholarships and defray the cost of organizing the event.
Help us reach our GOAL of $10,000.00
All contributions are tax deductible through our 501(c)(3) foundation, House of Alpha Education Foundation, Inc.
CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS:
Any contribution/donation amount level will be accepted and appreciated
Thank you in advance for your support and consideration of becoming a race contributor.
10K COURSE
The race will start at the Boulware Springs Trail Head of the Gainesville/Hawthorne State Trail. It will head west on the trail, a short out and back toward the Prairie Overlook, then running through the rolling hills of the hammock before entering the flat portion of the trail. From here runners will turn back again giving them the chance to cheer on their competitors and friends!
5K COURSE
This fast, somewhat flat course will feature very few turns and a smooth paved bike path the whole way! Great for runners and walkers alike!
HYDRATION / FUELING / SANITATION
Hydration will be provided in the form of water and Gatorade at the Trailhead Pavilion before and after the race. There will also be refreshments at the 5K turnaround point of the race.
Sanitation Station
Hand sanitizers will be provided and social distancing is highly encouraged in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
Portable Toilets
Portable toilets will be provided for the duration of the event
PACKET-PICKUP AND PARKING
Packet Pick up
Registration will be available online until 30 minutes prior to the race start.
Packet Pick-Up will be available race morning at the event.
Parking fills up fast at the trailhead so come early to get a good spot! We will have volunteers directing parking up until 7:30 am. We encourage all participants to carpool to the event to limit the number of cars on site.
EVENT: 10K RUN
Start Time: 08:00am EST
End Time: 09:30am EST
Price: $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee
EVENT: 5K RUN
Start Time: 08:15am EST
End Time: 09:15am EST
Price: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
ORGANIZERS:
Watson Louidor, Event Co-Chair – (305) 318-2229
Ammir Thomas, Event Co-Chair – (407) 864-2459
Raymond McKnight, HOA Foundation, President
Darryl Anderson, Nu Eta Lambda Chapter, President
Anski Saint-Fleur, Theta Sigma Chapter, President
House of Alpha Education Foundation, Inc. [501(c)(3)]
P.O. Box 140833 Gainesville, FL 32614