Event Description

Join us on September 24th at Joyce Park for the inaugural Run For The Youth 5k walk/run, brought to you by the Fairfield Optimists Club. Any proceeds from this race will go towards the Optimists Club's Youth Scholarship program. 

The race will start and end at the Optimists Clubhouse Shelter. The route takes place on a paved path and is wheelchair and stroller accessible. 

Every runner will receive a Run For The Youth commemorative pin. Awards will be given for the overall Male and Female runners, and additional first place 10 year age group awards Male and Female. There will also be an award for kids 12 years old and under. 

Date: 9/24/22

Registration: 
Online registration is $25, race day registration increases to $30.
Online registration ends on September 23rd at 6pm. 
Race day registration will last from 8am-9am. 

Awards:
1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall winner award M/F.
10 year age group awards M/F 

The age groups are: 
-12 and under
-13 to 19
-20 to 29
-30 to 39
-40 to 49
-50 to 59
-60 and over

Shirts:
Shirts are $15
You must sign up by September 9th to guarantee a race t-shirt.