Event Description
The Purple Eagle Virtual 5k Run/Walk is an event to raise funds to support the Purple Eagle program through FedEx and St. Jude Children's Hospital. This event is open to all FedEx Feeder Operators and FedEx FAO team members. This is a virtual event taking place over 4 days, so you can participate from anywhere and pick a time that works for you.
Why are we doing this: Each year at the annual FedEx St. Jude Invitational golf tournament a St. Jude's Children's Hospital patient has a FedEx Cennsa aircraft named in their honor. With the effects of COVID-19, the golf tournament was held with no spectators and therefore, no Purple Eagle dedication ceremony. We aren't going to let that stop us from showing our support of the Purple Eagle program. This year, we will show our support by running or walking in a virtual 5K to show our support of the Purple Eagle program and St. Jude Children's Hospital. There are two ways to raise funds through this race. The first is the registration fees proceeds will be donated to this charity. The second, is through fundraising & donations. You have the ability to create your own fundraising site and get your friends and family to support you.
Registration fees: If you register by September 20th, 2020, you will receive a commemorative Purple Eagle Virtual 5k t-shirt. All proceeds from the registration fees will be donated to this charity. You can still register up to the last day of the event, but will not receive a t-shirt. We encourage you to wear you race t-shirt during your run/walk and send in pictures!
Submitting your race results: This is a virtual event and you will be submitting your results through the website. Results will be displayed based on fastest times. In order to be considered for placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners) you will need to submit a picture of your favorite running/walking app or watch, fitbit, etc. results. See example in the pictures area of this website.
Winners! Yes, there will be prices for the top performer in the following categories:
- Top individual race finishers - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will receive race medals
- Top individual fundraiser - $25 VISA gift card
- Top Company/Team fundraiser - Corporate plaque to be displayed in your home office.
