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Run for the Trees Jeannette Genius McKean Memorial 5k

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Unique point to point 5k run/walk with every participant receiving a young tree. The last mile is on the tree-canopied, wilderness dirt road of Genius Drive. This privately owned glimpse of old Florida is opened to the public only once a year, for this event. All finishers receive a young tree! Event capacity is set at 1,800. Free kids run.

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7:30 am 5k (3.1 miles)

8:45 am: Kids Run

9:00 am: Awards Presentation @ Showalter Field

Entry Fees

Through Apr 19: $28

Apr 10 – Apr 22: $30

Race Day: $35

Discount available for youth and seniors

For safety reasons, bicycles, rollers skates, in-line skates, and dogs will be prohibited from the race course. The use of headphones is discouraged.

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Stroller Restrictions

  • Stroller/jogger operators start behind designated stroller signage.
    • Stroller/jogger operators may walk/jog no faster than 15 minute per mile, a safe operating speed. If your speed goes faster than 15 minutes per mile pace, you may be disqualified.
    • Stroller/jogger operators must yield the right of way to runners. Stroller/Joggers can tip easily and cannot turn quickly. Please do not weave through packs of runners.

Funds raised from the event will support the Winter Park Tree Replacement Fund.
For full details, please visit http://www.trackshack.com/events-detail.php?id=108

 

Event date :

Saturday 23 April 2016 | 7:30 am

 

Event location :

Showalter Field

2525 Cady Way

Winter Park, FL 32792

Run for the Trees Jeannette Genius McKean Memorial 5k

Winter Park RacesRun for the Trees 5k run/walk is a unique point to point event. The last mile is on the tree-canopied, wilderness dirt road of Genius Drive. This privately owned glimpse of old Florida is opened to the public only once a year, for this event. All finishers receive a young tree! 
Register at www.TrackShack.com or Track Shack, 1104 N. Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

20th Annual Jeannette Genius McKean “Run for the Trees”

In honor of National Arbor Day, the Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Winter Park will proudly host the 20th annual Jeannette Genius McKean 5K Memorial Run for the Trees. Event takes place April 28, 2012. This exciting 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk will begin at Showalter Field, located at 2525 Cady Way, and finish on beautiful Genius Drive which is open to the public only once a year for this magnificent event.

Funds raised from the event will support the Winter Park Tree Replacement Fund. Each “Run for the Trees” race participant will receive a commemorative T-shirt as well as a young tree to plant at a location of their choice. For specific race details and registration information, please visit www.trackshack.com.