A fundraiser to support Grow Gillespie's
efforts toward helping our local businesses thrive.
GROW GILLESPIE
a non-profit organization
In-Person or Virtual 5k Run/Walk
In-Person
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Runners need to check in by 8:30 prior to the race. The race will start at 9 am at corner of Montgomery and Chestnut Streets, for both the May 1st and September 4th, 5k's.
A virtual option due to Covid-19
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After registration, choose your own course for the run/walk as long as it's at least 3.1 miles. The May run/walk must be completed between April 26th to May 7th, 2021. For the September run/walk, it must be completed between Sept. 1 to Sept. 10, 2021.
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During your run/walk you will need to use either a cell phone app (like Starva or Nike Fitness, etc.) or GPS setting (Garmin, Fitbit) that will display the distance you traveled so as to verify you completed the mileage.
You can either take a screenshot or selfie of your completion screen and email it to growgillespie@gmail.com. After we've verified your run/walk, you can pick up your t-shirt, and medal ribbon, May 10th- 16th or for the September 4th 5k between Sept. 14 to Sept. 19 at Michelle's Pharmacy.
Registration Fee:
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$25 for one race or $35 for both!
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Registration fee includes performance t-shirt, and medal ribbon.
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REGISTRATION
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Click the link below to register online or pick up a registration packet in person at Ageless Fitness in Gillespie or Staunton.
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Note: Register by April 15, 2021 to receive your performance t-shirt for the May 1st 5k and by August 15th for the September 4th 5k. Any registration after April 15, 2021 or August 15th 2021 does not guarantee a t-shirt.
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All ages are welcome and all participants receive a medal ribbon!
Annual 5K Run/Walk
May 1st and September 4th
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See you at the finish line!
Our Sponsors
Thank you to all of our sponsors helping make this a very special event, especially during Covid-19. We all can benefit from more physical activity and having our spirits uplifted! Gillespie Together!!!