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This year is our 5th Annual Naples Youth Corporation 5k/10k!! We are moving our race/walk slightly later this year - fingers crossed for less frosty temps on May 3rd, 2025! As always, we will run or walk in wind, rain, snow, or shine, and we hope to see you there. This time when you arrive you will see what the last 4 years' race funds have gone towards building for our local youth - an outdoor stage!! YES, thank you to all you past runners and walkers - you all helped to get this project started. The Naples Youth Corporation is ecstatic to announce our final approval and beginning of site prep starting the chilly month of November!! We will update the website as the building progresses. This run/walk still remains our major fundraiser for the year, and our goal is to further property development of our outdoor performance stage for our local youth and purchase equipment for use with programming.

Free lightweight cotton race shirts for every participant as long as you register in time - don't dally. There will be a very limited supply of additional shirts on race day for purchase or prizes. More prizes will be available this year as well as incentives.

Financial assistance may be available for youth registrations - please email for more information. As in previous years, 12 and under are free to register, and 18 and under are discounted to $10. Register for further information.

If you are interested in the 10k distance, please register for the Naples Youth Corp 10k Race. Please note: Mt. Misery available on 10k loop only - please sign up for the 10k if you are looking to challenge yourself! The course map will be marked with more signs and volunteers will be able to assist with directing runners on the proper course to follow. 

LIVE music provided by local youth before and following the event - more details to come!

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."

Anticipated 2025 Activities for Youth Corp Property:
Continued music events and Performances 

Collaboration with the Naples Library for outdoor reading activities and programs

Poetry readings

Outdoor movies

Educational Demonstrations - Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, 4-H projects

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!