Description

Children’s Grief Center of El Paso

Memory 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk

On the Occasion of CGC’s 30th Anniversary

Event Details:
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Run/Walk: 8:00 am
Family Fun Festival: 7:30am-9:30am
Ascarate Park, Blue Gill Parking Lot
El Paso, TX, 79905

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EVENT DESCRIPTION:
CGC’s annual Memory Run/Walk is a community event honoring our loved one(s) lost and raising awareness about children's bereavement. Join us on CGC’s 30th Anniversary for a 5k competitive or fun run or a 1-mile walk.  A Family Fun Festival runs 7:30am-9:30am and includes music, booths, food trucks, and games for children and families.  A community memorial activity booth will be set up for those who would like to participate.  Snacks and water are available at the finish line.

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REGISTRATION:
First 300 pre-registered runners & walkers receive race t-shirt
Registration remains open until 7:30am on Race Day

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FEES:
Individual Fees: 
Early Registration until February 22nd:   $30.00
Late Registration after February 22nd is:  $35.00
Youth (Under 18): Thanks to a generous sponsor, the first 100 to register are FREE!  $25 fee applies after the first 100 register.
Free entry to Family Festival for non-racers
Team Fees (10 or more): $5 Discount
First 9 team members to register will receive a $5 refund once your 10th team member registers. Everyone who registers after the 9th team member will pay the discounted fee.

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PACKET PICK UP:
Early Packet Pick Up: Friday March 21st @ Up & Running, 3233 N. Mesa, Ste. 205, 12-6 pm
Race Day Packet Pick Up: Saturday March 22nd @ start line 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m.

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AWARDS & PRIZES:
Trophy to the top overall 3 finishers
Medals to top 5K finishers in male & female age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
LARGEST TEAM TROPHY!  Trophy and bragging rights to the largest registered team of 10 or more.

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QUESTIONS?
For additional information, to become a sponsor, or to sign up as a vendor, please email us at [email protected] or call at 915.532.6004

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ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S GRIEF CENTER:
All proceeds from the Memory Run/Walk benefit the Center's mission to support children, youth, and their families bereaved due to a death loss. CGC is the region’s only provider of childhood bereavement services. Annually, CGC serves 1,000 individuals through grief support, education, and treatment services.  To learn more, visit our website at www.cgcelpaso.org and follow us on social media.