Join us for our 3rd annual event on Saturday, April 20!
Your support helps enhance, grow, and maintain the Polk City parks, trails, and greenspaces.
This year our fundraising efforts will go towards Resurfacing the tennis / pickleball courts at Miller Park.
REGISTER HERE TO PARTICIPATE
REGISTER HERE TO PARTICIPATE
5K Event Details
Registered participants will receive a native plant, a waterbottle or koozie, and will be entered into a raffle for prizes!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
$15 - Individual 5k
$35 - Family 5k
Kid Races are Free! (10yrs & Under)
Registration is an additional $5 after April 1!
Friday, April 19: - Packet Pick-Up Party!
Not required to attend - you can check-in the day of the event.
5-8PM at Fenders brewing - pick up your swag and enjoy an Event Beer!
A portion of sales from Papa's Pizza will be donated to the Friends!
Saturday, April 20 - RACE DAY!
9:00AM
Check-in for the 5k begins at the Polk City Square
Day-of Registration begins for the 5k
10:00AM
5K Run/Walk Starts, registration required
Medals will be awarded to first place winners (men & women)
Check-in begins for tot trot and youth races
11:00AM
Tot Trot* (2-4yrs - 1/8 Mile)
Youth Race* (5-7yrs - 1/4 Mile)
Youth Race* (8-10yrs - 1/2 Mile)
**FREE for children 10yrs & under. Race distances may change for kids.
11:30AM
Raffle Prizes will be drawn - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Pickleball Tournament Details
Registered participants will receive a native plant, a waterbottle or koozie, and will be entered into a raffle for prizes!
Registration is closed - please email us if you'd like to participate! polkciyfriendsoftheparks@gmail.com
$30 per team
Teams of two people: any gender, any age.
Only pre-registrations will be accepted. Must register by Wednesday, April 17
Choose between the recreation or competitive tournament
Competitive Tournament: 1st Place will receive an annual membership to Dink's Pickleball and a portable pickleball net. 2nd & 3rd Place will receive a medal.
Friday, April 19: - Packet Pick-Up Party!
Not required to attend - you can check-in the day of the event.
5-8PM at Fenders brewing - pick up your swag and enjoy an Event Beer!
A portion of sales from Papa's Pizza will be donated to the Friends!
Saturday, April 20 - TOURNAMENT DAY!
11:00AM
Check-in begins
No day-of registrations
11:30AM
Raffle Prizes will be drawn - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
11:45AM
Tournament Begins
Prizes will be awarded to the winning team in each tournament - recreation & competitive.
5k Route Map
Slightly new route this year -- Route does NOT go on grass or off road/sidewalk.
Parking Map
Thank you Sponsors!
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Waiver:
By registering for and participating in the Earth Day Family 5k Walk/Run, you have agreed to the following waiver:
I acknowledge that my participation in the Earth Day Family 5k Walk/Run may involve a risk of injury, including bodily injury, and assume the risk for same. On my own behalf and on the behalf of my heirs and legal representatives and to the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release and discharge the Polk City Friends of the Parks and the City of Polk City and their respective board members, officers, and representatives, of and from any and all liability for injury, death, or damages and/or any other claims, demands, losses or damages, incurred by me in connection with any aspect of the 5k run and walk.
I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my registration/participation, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, am in good health, and am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I agree to staying on the route of the race and abiding by race rules.