Event Description

Please join us in beautiful Naples, NY for the 2nd annual Naples Youth Corporation 5k/10k! Funds raised will be used to support the Naples Youth Corporation for property development to promote programming for local youth. The first 50 runners will be eligible to purchase a tech race shirt!!  Pick up your sweet shirt Friday, May 6th from 3-6pm or Saturday, May 7th 7:30-8:30 am at the Naples Youth Corp property right across from the Naples High School.  Food vendors will be onsite as well as other informational presentations for youth programs. 

Check your basements, garages, and cars for gently used athletic gear to trade or donate for the next year at our trade table after the race!  Focus primarily on youth and teen sizes, however, adults may participate too! 

What is the Naples Youth Corporation you may ask?? Please read our Mission and Vision for the Youth of our community:

"The Naples Youth Corporation's mission is to provide all youth of Naples and its surrounding communities a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment to explore opportunities in education, recreation, and personal growth. It owns property north of Academy street, across from the Naples High School building. This property will be developed for use by youth in Naples."

Planned 2022 Activities:
Music events and Performances

Gardening

Outdoor games/picnics/crafts

Outdoor movies

Educational Demonstrations

Start/Finish area for organized runs, races, hikes, walks, and bike rides

Visit Naples Youth Corp on Facebook for details of other events occurring following the race! It will be a great time to come down for a run and for an exploration of our beautiful community!