OBX GO FAR SPRING 2014 5k CLUB REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The deadline to register is March 10th!
Before registering please note:
A. We accept participants based on the # of volunteers we have; we must stay within a safe & successful ratio! PLEASE SEE RATIO ALERTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST BEFORE REGISTERING!
-Kitty Hawk in urgent need of volunteers - please see at the bottom of this post!
B. Please make sure you intentions are to register for the 5k club and not the 1 mile FUN RUN Club. THE FUN RUN club is a 1 mile , 6 week training program for younger/beginner ages. FUN RUN registration opens March 10 and closes March 24. Practice for fun runners starts week of March 31.
What to know before registering:
What:
The OBX GO FAR 5K Club is an eight-week program where kids train to run in a 5K road race while learning the core values of fitness, nutrition and character building. OBX GO FAR is a 501c3 Non-profit and is very grateful for the support of a generous and dedicated community. The support of sponsors, donations, and fundraisers is what makes OBX GO FAR possible and helps us reach more and more youth in Dare County to provide them with a healthy opportunity. To learn more about our history and opportunities, please visit the pages on our blog.
The OBX GO FAR 5K Club is an eight-week program where kids train to run in a 5K road race while learning the core values of fitness, nutrition and character building. OBX GO FAR is a 501c3 Non-profit and is very grateful for the support of a generous and dedicated community. The support of sponsors, donations, and fundraisers is what makes OBX GO FAR possible and helps us reach more and more youth in Dare County to provide them with a healthy opportunity. To learn more about our history and opportunities, please visit the pages on our blog.
Who & Costs:
~ Kids ages 8 and older or experienced GO FAR participants (must be 8 up to be in 5k)
~ Students who attend Dare County Elementary or Middle Schools; The mission of OBX GO FAR is to prevent childhood obesity
~ Students who are pre-registered online BEFORE March 10
REGISTRATION FEE: $40.00
Fee includes:
~ club admission and 8 weeks of practices
~ snacks
~ runner insurance
~ race entry fees
~ race t-shirt
~ finisher medal
~ snacks
~ runner insurance
~ race entry fees
~ race t-shirt
~ finisher medal
Households in-need may qualify for a scholarship to cover registration fees.
All Cape Hatteras Elementary participants & OBX GO FAR volunteers please email obxgofar@gmail.com before registering to discover funding opportunities.
When & Where :
- The 5K group will start practice the week of March 17, and practice twice a week until the event at the end of the season.
- The event is Saturday, May 17; location TBA.
- For practice days for each school, times, and more event and registration details please see the OBX GO FAR page or the OBX GO FAR Blog. (Or see below)
- 5K group kicks off week of March 17
- Fun Run group kicks off week of March 31
Mondays & Wednesdays:
Kitty Hawk Elem, Manteo Elem, Manteo Middle, FFM
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
Nags Head, First Flight Elem, & Cape Hatteras Elem
Nags Head, First Flight Elem, & Cape Hatteras Elem
Cape Hatteras Secondary: Please note that the GO FAR program is not available at this time as track and many other activities are in session. However, we will have some available opportunities to your community to be involved in GO FAR .
Elementary practices 2:15-3:45
Middle School practices 3:15-4:30
Middle School practices 3:15-4:30
Other Notes:
- Note: We do cancel practices for bad weather and use electronic communication (email and social media) as first alert. Please pay close attention to our blog and Facebook. We try to offer make-up times to fulfill practice needs for any cancellations, but we must cancel for bad weather for safety purposes and limited indoor space.
- After registering, please pay close attention to important parent/guardian information that will be sent thru email that will guide you thru the next steps to have a successful experience with GO FAR. Thank you!
Ratio Alerts at this Time:
Kitty Hawk Elementary is on urgent alert as they are in the most need for volunteers! Please email us and check blog before registering for updates on this status! Please contact us if you or anyone is interested in volunteering.
REGISTER FOR OBX GO FAR SPRING 5k CLUB: HERE
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT AND DEDICATION TO OBX GO FAR!
Be healthy, be happy, & GO FAR!
