2018 GARDEN OF LIFE SUN RUN 5K CHALLENGE
THIS EVENT IS 100% SOLD OUT.
DATE: April 28, 2018
TIME: 7:30 a.m. Race Day Packet Pick up will begin at 6:00 a.m at the race site. Please allow yourself plenty of time for parking, and walking to the start area. We suggest you arrive at PGA no later than 6:30AM.
WHERE: PGA National Champion Course, 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
WHAT: Garden of Life® presents its third annual Garden of Life Sun Run 5K Challenge, a race for runners and walkers of all ages, at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The race, which benefits Special Olympics, features a 5K (3.1 mile) scenic route along the famous Champion Course, home of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic.
HIGHLIGHTS: All registered runners will receive a Sun Run 5K T-shirt, Garden of Life goody bag valued at $300, personalized race bib and post-race breakfast. All race entrants will be entered-to-win a BRAND-NEW HONDA® FIT vehicle!
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female Finishers of the Elite Heat will each receive a CASH PRIZE ($3,000, $2,000, $1,000, respectively)!
There will be a $100 prize for each Age Group winner and all finishers will receive a Finishers Medal.
A portion of your registration fee will be donated to Special Olympics Palm Beach County and runners can collect donations to support this cause.
Dogs are NOT allowed in the race.
HEATS
Heat 1: Elite Runners*
Heat 2: Runners and Walkers
Runners who hope to qualify for the fastest start group (Heat 1) need to do the following:
- Register as “Elite Heat Qualifier” AND
- Submit proof of fastest 5K time (January 1, 2017 or later) to madeleine@pbrace.com.
Spots are limited. Athletes who register as "Elite Heat Qualifier" are not guaranteed a Heat 1 start. Elite heat runners are eligible for age group awards. Elite Heat Registration closes on Sunday, April 22 at 11:59PM.
FUNDRAISING - SPECIAL OLYMPICS:
Personal Pledge Pages
Each participant is given the option to create a custom pledge page. Participants can edit their photo and write a unique message to greet their donors. A unique pledge link can be shared to their network via all the popular social media channels and email.
Top fundraisers will be highlighted on an event leaderboard for all participants and visitors Participants can fundraise alone or with a team. The top fundraiser's prize is an iPhone X!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY APRIL 25 between 4:30PM and 6:30PM at Run Appeal, 1900 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Located 1/10 mile west of I-95 on Okeechobee, next to Starbucks, inside Peter Glenn.
IMPORTANT: If you are picking up for 3 or more people, send an email to madeleine@pbrace.com with all first and last names, age and the name of the person picking up no later than April 25th at 9AM
This event is sold out. There will be no registration at packet pickup or on race day.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.gardenoflife5k.pbrace.com
SWEEPSTAKE RULES: http://gardenoflife5k.pbrace.com/#sweepstakes
Registration fees
5K Elite Heat Closed
For runners who wish to be considered for a first wave start.
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$50.00Jan 15 - Apr 27
5K Adult Closed
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$50.00Jan 15 - Apr 27
5K Senior Sneakers Closed
(65 and above)
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$50.00Jan 15 - Apr 27
5K Students Closed
(18 and under)
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$50.00Jan 15 - Apr 27
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
WEDNESDAY APRIL 25 between 4:30PM and 6:30PM at Run Appeal, 1900 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Located 1/10 mile west of I-95 on Okeechobee, next to Starbucks, inside Peter Glenn.
IMPORTANT: If you are picking up for 3 or more people, send an email to madeleine@pbrace.com with all first and last names, age and the name of the person picking up no later than April 25th at 9AM
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Luke Roddy | $500.00 |
2 | Woody and Beth | $500.00 |
3 | Gator | $250.00 |
Top teams
1 |
Runners Amped Up For A CauseRaised:$1,639.00 |
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2 |
Florida Institute for Periodontics & Dental ImplantsRaised:$250.00 |
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3 |
Gulfstream Pool Co.$110.00 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Maribel |
Maribel Bleeker$1,279.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
View page for Maribel |
2 | View fundraiser page for Greg |
Greg NewmanRaised: $100.00 |
View page for Greg |
3 | View fundraiser page for Kevin |
Kevin McCarthyRaised: $100.00 |
View page for Kevin |
Event schedule
- Wed, January 3, 2018 5:00 AM - Registration open!
- Sat, April 28, 2018 6:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup
Contact information
- Event contact
- Madeleine Ely
- madeleine@pbrace.com
- Phone
- +1 561-222-7511
- Website
- Visit website