Friends School of Wilmington 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run

The 3rd Annual Friends School of Wilmington (FSW) 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run is a fundraiser event to promote family, friendship, and a strong sense of community and well-being. All funds raised will directly benefit the students and teachers of FSW to help enhance educational experiences, while encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle for families, students, staff and the entire community.

Sponsors

Business and Family Sponsorships are available.  All levels include 2-6 race entries.  If you are ready to become a Sponsor, please download the attached Sponsorship form, complete and mail with payment to the address on the form.  If you would like to be invoiced with a pay online option, please email us via the race contact info link.

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your sponsorship donation is 100% tax deductible.

Distances & Start Times

8:30 AM  –  1 Mile Start Time (TIMED)

9:00 AM  –  5K Start Time (TIMED)

Please plan to be at the start line 10 minutes prior to the start of the race, wearing your race number on the front of your shirt. This race is dog friendly. Dogs must be kept on short leash and line up at the back of the starting area.Walkers, strollers, wheelchairs and those with dogs are asked to line up in the back.

Participants who register by October 25, 2017 will be guaranteed a race shirt. The shirts are available in Youth S, M, L, and Adult Unisex sizes S, M, L, XL.

REGISTRATION

*In-Spirit Runners/Walkers*

Pre-Registration Only – Support the school and race, get the T-Shirt, save on actually having to run/walk. You may also volunteer on race day!

Online registration closes at 11:59 PM on November 9, 2017

Awards

5K Awards
>Top 3 Overall Male and Female Finishers
>Top 3 Overall Masters (40 years and older) Male and Female Finishers
>Top 3 5K Finishers in Male and Female Age Groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

1 Mile Family Fun Run Awards
>Top 3 Boys and Girls Receive Medals

Course Info

Schedule of Events

Saturday, November 11, 2017 
Fleet Feet Wilmington
1125 Military Cutoff Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
12 – 3:00 p.m. – Packet Pickup & On-site Registration

Sunday, November 12, 2017
Autumn Hall  –  Cross City & Nature Trail
1201 Eastwood Road
Wilmington, NC 28403

7:15 a.m. – On-site Registration/Packet Pickup opens
8:15 a.m. – On-site Registration/Packet Pickup closes
8:30 a.m. – 1 Mile Family Fun Run Starts
9:00 a.m. – 5K Race Starts
10:00 a.m. – Awards (this time is approximate)

Pre-registered participants may pick up their race numbers and shirts at packet pick up listed above. For those who wish to register in person, you may do so at any Packet Pickup listed above.

5K 7-week Training Schedule

Doing a 5K run can add a new level of challenge and interest to your exercise program. A 5K run is 3.1 miles. Don't be daunted by the distance. A 5K run is a great distance for a beginner. You can prepare for a 5K run in just two months.

Consider using this seven-week 5K run training schedule as your guide. This 5K run training schedule was created by Olympian Jeff Galloway. It's tailored for beginners or anyone who wants to complete a 5K race. You don't have to use this training schedule only for a 5K run. You can also adapt it for a 5K walk.

-- Jeff Galloway / Approved by Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN