Venue: Wonder Universe: A Children's Museum, Christiansburg
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Types: Sports, Family Friendly, Charity
Cost:
5K: $10.00
Fun Run:
• Ages 4 & Up: $5.00
• Ages 3 & Below: Free
Fun Run:
• Ages 4 & Up: $5.00
• Ages 3 & Below: Free
Description:
Wonder Universe: A Children's Museum presents their 2023 Wonder Universe 5k and Fun Run on Saturday, September 30, 2023 on the Huckleberry Trail starting and ending on the trail behind Uptown Christiansburg (NRV Mall).
Tentative Schedule:
• 8:00-8:45 AM: Check in for 5K
• 9:00 AM: 5K race on Huckleberry Trail toward Blacksburg (out-and-back)
• 10:30 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run
Join us for a fantastic 5K and One Mile Fun Run along the Huckleberry Trail in Wonder Universe's backyard. We'll run, play, and celebrate the mission of Wonder Universe in our community through the run in support of our regional children's museum. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for some fun, this in-person event is the perfect way to get active and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
The 5K is an out-and-back style race heading from the Uptown Christiansburg trailhead (across from Planet Fitness/Kohls) toward the Coal Mining Heritage Park and back. Participants must be ages 18 or older. No strollers will be allowed for the 5K.
The one mile run is for all ages to enjoy. Strollers and dogs are welcome.
All participants will have a t-shirt included in their registration cost however we cannot ensure we will have a race t-shirt in your size if you sign up after September 18th.
The cost for the 5k is $10.00 per adult. The Fun Run is $5.00 for ages 4 & up and free for ages 3 & under.
To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonder-universe-5k-fun-run-23-tickets-711328872807?aff=next3days.
Race day sign-ups will be available starting at 8:00 AM.
Wonder Universe: A Children's Museum is located at 782 New River Road, #812 in Christiansburg, VA within Uptown Christiansburg (New River Valley Mall).
To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/3JsfLsqd/image.png.
For more information, visit: https://wonderuniverse.org/run or https://www.facebook.com/WonderUniverseCM or email hello@wonderuniverse.org or call 540-200-8231.
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