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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 AT JOHN PRINCE PARK, 4756 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL  33461

THE MEDAL GUARANTEE HAS BEEN MET AS OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH AT 5PM.  ANYONE REGISTERING AFTER THIS TIME IS NOT GUARANTEED A MEDAL. SHIRT SIZES AND AVAILABILITY ARE NO LONGER GUARANTEED AS OF OCTOBER  23. 

*Reduced rate for student, teacher & school district employees. ID number required. No other coupons apply.*

Early Packet-Pickup Locations:

Important information about TEAM PACKET-PICKUP:

Team Captains or a person you designate can pick up the race packets for your entire team at one of the locations listed below. You can only pick up at the location you designate, once chosen, it can not be changed.  If you choose to pick up for the entire team, it is important to let your team members know NOT to go to the packet pick-up, they will get their shirts and bibs from you at the time and location you designate.

For team packet pick-up you MUST email Angel ([email protected]) by 5pm on October 19th with the following information:

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   Team Name

   
   


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   Who will be picking up your team's race packets, if someone other than your captain

   
   


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   Phone number for the person picking up

   
   


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   Where would you like to pick up your race packets?

   
   

Runner's Edge (for teams or individuals)
3195 N. Federal Hwy
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Saturday, 10/21 7am-5pm
Sunday, 10/22 11am-4pm
Monday, 10/23 thru Wednesday, 10/25 10am-6pm
Thursday, 10/26 10am-7pm

Red Apple Supplies (for Teams or Individuals)
7071 Garden Rd.
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Tuesday, 10/24 3pm-6pm

Fulton-Holland Educational Service Center
The School District of PBC Administration Building
3300 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Wednesday, 10/25 3pm-6pm (Team Pick-up Only)
Thursday, 10/26 3pm-6pm (Team or individual)

Fit2Run Wellington
The Mall at Wellington Green
10300 W Forest Hill Blvd
Suite 287
Wellington, FL 33414
Wednesday, 10/25 4pm-7pm (Team Pick-up Only)

Packets can also be picked up at the race site on the morning of the run, Saturday, October 28th, starting at 6:00 a.m. Registration will be available race morning starting at 6:00 a.m.
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Participate in the 5K or Kids Fun Run. Join enthusiastic runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters of education who come together annually to help promote health and wellness while making an impact in Palm Beach County’s public schools.    Frequently Asked Questions

AccuChip Timing | Race Event Shirt |  Finishers Medal | 5 Year Age Group Awards

HEROES AWARDS* to Palm Beach County Public Schools:
$   1,250 TOP Participating Team
$   1,000 TOP Participating Team: Elementary School
$   1,000 TOP Participating Team: Middle School
$   1,000 TOP Participating Team: High School

FASTEST RUN TEAM
$500 1st Place
$300 2nd Place
$200 3rd Place
1st, 2nd, and 3rd, place prizes awarded for Elementary School, Middle School, and High School

*Each award will be presented to the designated School District-operated Palm Beach County public school of the registered team(s). Fastest Run Team awards are based on the 5K Run.  One award per school. Private and Charter Schools are not eligible.  CLICK HERE for Rules & Details

FUNDRAISING TEAM PRIZES

Join your school's fundraising team! 50% of the funds raised by teams will be donated back to the school or department for wellness initiatives!
You MUST be part of the school's fundraising team for the donations to be applied to that school or department.

The School Mascot Dash For Palm Beach County School Mascots!
This race is only for costumed mascots from the Palm Beach County School District!
It’s a dash to the finish line for our Palm Beach County school mascots to claim the Fastest School Mascot Dash title.
Will your school be there?  $250 prize for the fastest mascot on the move!  
Registration is Free & will count towards the Heroes Awards participation goal only.  
This is separate from registering for any of the Heroes for Education Run Walk races. (Answer NO to joining a team).
The School Mascot Dash is not associated with the Heroes Awards.  Schools that win a Heroes Award are eligible to win the Mascot Dash.

Age Group Awards
The awards will be given out by age groups.
Age group awards are presented in 5-year increments starting at age 9 and under to age 70 and over in the 5K race. First, second and third place winners will be awarded as well as Overall Winners and Masters for both male and female.
Race results will be posted the morning of the race and updated every five minutes until all runners are finished. Final race results will be posted on the AccuChip Timing website after 2:00pm the day of the race.

Race Day Schedule:
6:00am  Race Day Registration
7:15am  Kids 1-Mile Fun Run
7:30am Warm-Up
7:40am  5K Run Walk (chip timed)
8:40am School Mascot Dash
8:45am  Kids 100 Yard Dash 
8:50am  Awards Ceremony

This special event helps to raise vital funds & awareness for public education, therefore, no refunds are available. 
Thank you for supporting students in Palm Beach County public schools.