Step up to the starting line and join the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County for its 10th annual Heroes for Education 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Oct. 6 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth.
The event aims to bring together supporters of education to promote health and wellness while raising funds and awareness for the foundation’s programs, grants and initiatives that make a difference in students’ lives in the School District of Palm Beach County.
The morning will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including the Kids One Mile Fun Run, the Kids 100 Yard Dash and the School Mascot Dash. Participants can enjoy family-friendly entertainment, refreshments and opportunities to engage with community sponsors and vendors, making it a festive event for the entire family.
“We are thrilled to bring together our community to celebrate education at our 10th annual Heroes for Education 5K Run/Walk,” Education Foundation CEO James Gavrilos said. “The event is the perfect opportunity to get active and support our mission to enrich the educational experience for students. We hope to see you there as we race for a brighter future in education!”
Registration will begin at 6 a.m. for the races at the following times: 7:15 a.m., Kids One Mile Fun Run; 7:45 a.m., 5K Run/Walk; 8:40 a.m., School Mascot Dash; 8:45 a.m., Kids 100 Yard Dash; and 9:15 a.m., Award Ceremony.
Event sponsors include UnitedHealthcare, Optum, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the Boca West Children’s Foundation, Tanger and Gold Coast Federal Credit Union.
Awards will be given in various categories, including the Heroes Awards for the largest overall participating team and the largest elementary, middle and high school teams. Awards will also be given to the fastest teams in the elementary, middle and high school categories, as well as age groups from 9 to 70-plus and overall winners. Additionally, the School Mascot Dash will feature Palm Beach County school mascots racing to raise money for their respective schools.
Registration fees are $35 for the 5K Run/Walk, $25 for school district students, teachers and employees with ID, $20 for the Kids One Mile Fun Run and $15 for the Kids 100 Yard Dash. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/LakeWorth/HeroesforEducationRunWalk. For more info., contact Angel Adams at angel@educationfoundation.com.
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County was founded in 1984 and serves as a nexus between the county’s public schools and the community. The foundation awards grants, supports innovative programs and scholarships, and provides necessary school supplies and resources from Red Apple Supplies, the foundation’s signature program. The foundation operates more than 100 programs which close achievement gaps in learning, prepare students for post-secondary success, and create positive, measurable change for more than 100,000 students. Visit www.educationfoundationpbc.org to learn more.
