About this Event
Bring your family and friends (including the furry ones) to a fun run/walk for a cause! You can help us spread awareness about substance misuse in Alachua County and fundraise for our mission to provide prevention services to youth and adults in our community.
The event includes:
- Fitness instructor warm-up session,
- Narcan demonstration
- Free Breakfast -- Bananas, apples, granola bars, muffins, popsicles, etc.
- Community fair with plenty of resources from local organizations
- Plenty of raffle prizes - for example, a $50 Cheesecake Factory gift card!
There are six powder stations on the track, so be ready! At the end of the 5K, we will announce the raffle prize winners and hand out medals. To conclude, we'll have an Instagram-worthy group photo!
Register now to save with Early Bird prices until September 6th. Shirt sizes run out the closer we get to the race and cannot be guaranteed!
Groups of 4 or more also receive a 10% discount when they register together, please visit our Race Roster: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/104880/run-for-your-life-5k
Do you have any old or unused medications sitting at home? Bring them with you to the 5K Color Run! HPW will collect and dispose of medications safely through Rx Destroyer at the event for free. All medications except for sharps (needles) and aerosols (asthma inhalers) are gladly accepted!
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All proceeds from this event will help support the Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) Coalition, a non-profit organization that strives to prevent youth substance abuse and provide various health education opportunities to Alachua County residents.
For more information about the HPW Coalition, go to their website at www.hpwcoalition.org or visit their Facebook and Instagram.
*** This is a Fun Run and times will not be recorded. Adult Supervision: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult or parent. Refunds: We have a small, but awesome team working to host this event safely for you and everyone in our community. We are currently not able to issue refunds for this event.
Event venue & nearby stays
Depot Park, 874 Southeast 4th Street, Gainesville, United States
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