FARA FEST Lei Day 5k

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Lei Day 5k & Flip Flop 1 mile :
Running : Run 3.1 Miles
  • Race Date: Monday, May 18, 2015
  • Start Time: 9:00PM Flip flop
  • Entry Fee:Lei Day 5k online: $30.00 Flip Flop 1 mile online: $25.00
  • Location:17th Street Park
  • Address: Oceanfront
  • City/State/Zip:Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464
  • Country: USA
The FARA FEST Lei Day 5k is a third annual Jimmy Buffett themed run benefiting the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). Friedreich's Ataxia is a rare, life shortening nerve disorder that affects the individual's ability to walk and to live independently. It can lead to serious complications including heart disorders and diabetes. Currently there is no cure, but with your help there is hope!

In just two year time, the FARA FEST event has donated over $60,000 to FARA in efforts keep research continuing. The event has doubled in size and continues to grow! Participants enjoy dressing up in their Parrot Head costumes and getting Lei-D at the finish line! Each Participant receives a finisher medal, lei, and free t-shirt. The event provides a large Tailgate Post Race Beach Party to include live music, free food, drinks, bounce house, adult and kids tailgate activities with a bounce house and more!

New in 2015: Age Division Awards & Large Group Sponsor Options with discounted entry fees!

It's a tropical experience you will not want to miss!

Course Information:

The race will start and finish at 17th Street Park.

Directions:

17th Street Park
Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Other Info:



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