Event Description
GROW Central Florida "Fun To Run" Community 5k
March 10, 2018
8:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk
Adults $25 Kids 18 and under $8 (Race day registration Adults $30 Kids $10)
Finisher Medals
Finisher Medals will be provided to the first 300
Location
1061 S Sun Dr#1097
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Packet Pick-up:Front Running Sports Located at: 1061 S Sun Dr #1097, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Start & Finish - Located at 1601 S. Sun Drive
6:30 a.m. Packet Pick-up
8:00 a.m 5K Run/Walk
9:30 Awards
5K Awards: Top 5 Males & Top Females
Packet Pick-up Times
-Thursday, March 8th 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
-Friday, March 9th from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m
-Saturday, March 10, 2018 - 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. - Race Day - Registration is available on race day
**packet pick-up will be provided on race day at race site
Who We Are Today
GROW Central FL is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. GROW stands for: Grass Roots Outreach Within. Our goal is to help develop the healthiest children by supporting grass roots wellness initiatives. We do this by partnering with unfunded elementary school health & wellness programs in Central Florida such as the elementary school cross country running program.
Our mission is to make a positive difference in children's lives by increasing opportunities for healthy living.
Our Goal
GROW Central Florida works to promote environments that support increased opportunities for physical activity and healthy living for Central Florida elementary school children
Our Seminole County Public Schools average 3,800 students age 5-12 participating in Cross Country programs. The program is free to all participants. Teachers and volunteers dedicate time outside of normal work hours to coordinate and coach the elementary running teams. But these volunteers face challenges like fundraising and purchasing awards, team shirts, and other durable goods. For many school districts, there is no funding for programs like elementary cross country. GROW Central Florida works to mentor volunteers and fill gaps so volunteers can spend more time coaching their teams and less time worrying about raising funds, creating training materials, and obtaining the needed goods and resources.
