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Virtual Thanksgiving 5K Run/Walk

Join Sports, Fitness, & Aquatics (SFA) at Gaffney Fitness as we run before we gobble -free Virtual Thanksgiving 5K Run/Walk!!! 

Lace up those running shoes and get ready to dash before we wobble! 

  • Run or walk our posted 5K route during the week of Nov. 22-29, 2020. 
  • Run or walk on your own or with a group (while physically distancing), follow road markers/ map for course (no staff or lead vehicle present) 
  • Report your timed results, please have a device to track your time (GPS watch that’s great - if not you can use any phone-based run tracking app (MapMyRun, Strava, etc.) 
  • The first 50 participants that register by email and complete the course by emailing in your time by Dec. 1st to fortmeadesports@gmail.com will receive a participant medal!!! 
  • Register by emailing fortmeadesports@gmail.com provide your name, age, and gender by Nov. 21st. 
  • Times will be posted on this page by Dec. 2nd. 
  • Link to running map (PDF)

Safety Reminders: 

Wear light colors or reflective clothing when running/walking. 

Remember to stay out of the road and run/walk on the shoulder or sidewalk. 

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