Kimberly’s Center's 5K Race/Walk Against Child Abuse is an annual fundraiser that takes place in the beautiful master-planned community of Calesa Township. We are excited about this special partnership which will begin at Ina A. Colen Academy. For the past 13 years, runners and walkers, who register for this race, joined the fight against child abuse and brought awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month.
This fundraising event is focused on raising critical funds to support the programs and services for children in Marion County suffering from the trauma of abuse and neglect. Each year Kimberly's Center serves approximately 1,300 children and demand continues to grow.
Kimberly’s Center is Marion County’s compassionate response to the trauma of child abuse in a safe and child-friendly environment. Through specialized services the smallest victims receive quality and timely care, sharing their stories and beginning their path to a safe and healthy future.
Event details and schedule:
Guaranteed T-shirt or tank to the first 250 runners registered.
The first 800 runners will receive a challenge medal. This is the fourth year for our toy chest series medal; every year there will be a different medal "Restoring Childhood Through Play."
We will also be giving an award for the largest group of registered participants in the event, whether you run or walk.
Address/Directions
MUST USE ENTRANCE OFF SW 38 STREET TO GET TO RACE SITE. Race will start at Ian A. Colen school.
5080 SW 66th Ct. Rd., Ocala, FL 34474
https://goo.gl/maps/U9VQLptX1XazLaL58
DAY OF RACE
Packet/T-Shirt Pick-Up 7:00 AMRace starts: 8:00 AM
Cost:
Early Registration: $30.00 (Ends at 11:59 pm on April 11, 2025)
Late Registration: $35 (Ends at 3:00 pm on April 25, 2025
Day Of Registration: $40 Running/Walk-5K - Individual Age group
$10.00 Running/Walk-5K - Children 10 and Under and includes a shirt if entered ontime.
Packet Pick Up Details:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
3pm-6pm
Calesa Township
TBD
Thursday, April 24, 2025
3pm-6pm
Ocala Police Department
402 South Pine Ave.
Ocala, FL 34471
Lots of prizes and awards such as:
Largest Group Participation Award
Top Law Enforcement Male/Female
Placement Awards are given in each 5-year age bracket
We are excited that you are joining us for this special event in Ocala, FL! Thank you for supporting our work to protect our community's most vulnerable children!
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