The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ireland's Dream

The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ireland's Dream Race Information

<p><span style="color:#003366"><strong>Join us for our 10th annual event!</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#003366"><strong>Ireland&#39;s Dream</strong></span> is a 501c3 that supports children and families living with cerebral palsy. We are building a therapy center with state of the art care that is oftentimes not covered by insurance, but will be accessible by all. We don&#39;t want financial struggles to prevent any child from getting therapy that will further their physical abilities.</p> <p> </p> <p>Why the Lucky Pumpkin? Because the first 20 runners to pass through the finish line get to take home a <strong><span style="color:#ff6600">pumpkin</span></strong>. One of the pumpkins will win the lucky prize! <span style="background-color:#2dc26b">Join us for the fun! </span><span style="color:#ff6600;background-color:#000000"><strong>Please note: You MUST be present to win the prize! The lucky winner will be announced at the awards ceremony. </strong> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#ff6600"><strong>Pricing: </strong></span>$35 until 9/28. $40 from 9/29 to 10/4. $45 on race day. <strong>Bibs are non-transferable!</strong></p> <p><span style="color:#ff6600"><strong>Family pricing - Register 3 or more people at the same time and save $5 per person!</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p>Be sure to register early, the price will increase the day of the race. Online registration only. </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#003366"><strong>Awards:</strong> <strong>Finishers Medals for everyone!</strong></span> <u><i>Age group medals</i></u>: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70&#43;...divided into female and male</p> <p> </p> <p>Serious runners, fun runners, and those that just want to walk for a great cause should come out and join us!</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 243 , 71 , 213 )">This year we are going to be teaming up with AINSLEY&#39;S ANGELS again!!! </span></p> <p>Who are they?? They are an amazing group of people who race while pushing our special needs warriors in their &#34;chariots&#34;! Interested in having your warrior have their own chariot? Register for our race and then register for your warrior to have their own angel &#64; <a href="https://www.ainsleysangels.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.ainsleysangels.org/</a></p> <p>IMPORTANT: if you plan on having an Ainsley&#39;s Angels pusher for your warrior, you MUST first register your warrior with Ainsley&#39;s Angels AND notify them that you would like to participate in THIS race so that they will have someone available for your person.</p> <p>We will be having a special reception area for our CP warriors prior to the race!</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#003366"><strong>Packet Pickup &amp; Race Day registration: </strong></span>Race day starting at 10 AM.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )">Virtual Participants: </span></strong><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )">If you are unable to join us in person please sign up for the virtual event. You can run/walk anytime on your own day at your own course. </span>Shirts are available for purchase with registration thru September 23rd. After that date shirts will not be available for virtual participants. Medals and shirts (if purchased) will be mailed to you. Cost is included in your race registration fee.  </p> <p> </p> <p>The race will be professionally timed by the <span style="color:#000080"><strong><a style="color:#000080" href="https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michigan Running Foundation</a></strong></span>. Results will be available live during the race.</p>