Franciscan Health Race for Kids 5K Run/Walk

The Race for Kids is aimed to raise awareness and funds for our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and our Pediatric Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy departments. All proceeds will help purchase equipment and supplies needed to provide a continuum of care for our tiny babies in the NICU to our children with developmental delays who work hard each week in their therapy appointments. At Franciscan Health, we want to enhance a child’s ability to learn, improve their physical function as well as support their need for independence.

This year markes a special milestone – the 10th anniversary of the 5K Race for Kids, and we want to celebrate it with you. To honor a decade of impact, we’re inviting you to join our $10 for 10 challenge. Here’s how it works:

Donate $10 to support the 5K Race for Kids.
Challenge 10 friends to do the same.
Watch the impact grow!
It’s that simple – your $10 can multiple into thousands with the power of community! Every $10 provides transporation for a pediatric therapy patient or NICU parent.

SCHEDULE:
8:00 am – Registration opens
8:30 am – Activities such as the NICU reunion photo, butterfly release and kid’s dash will begin.
8:30 to 11:30 am – Healthy Family Fun Fair
9:30 am – 5K Race

This year’s activities will include a:
-5K Run/Walk (in-person or virtual)
-Kid’s Dash, a non-competitive 50-yard dash free to children under the age of 10
-Butterfly Release allowing families to honor and remember a lost baby or child
-NICU Reunion which renuites patients, families, and caregivers of the NICU
-Healthy Family Fun Fair free fair featuring fun, kid friendly activities at each table
-Boilermaker Special, food trucks, balloon artist, face painter, and more

ENTRY FEES/DEADLINES
5K Run/Walk (In-person or Virtual) before April 28th: $25
5K Run/Walk (In-Person or Virtual) after April 28th: $30
Children Under 10: Free
Kids Dash Children under 10: Free
Additional Butterflies: $5 each

All registration types include a race t-shirt and 1 butterfly for the release.
Please register by Monday, May 12th to guarantee a race shirt and butterfly.