Come join Clark Elementary School at our inaugural "Fight the Fight" 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. Each participant will receive a long sleeve dry-fit shirt if registered by 10/22/23. All youth participants participating in the 1 mile run will receive a finishers medal.

This race will be an opportunity to bring our school and community together for a common cause as we raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Families who go to St. Jude never receive a bill for treatment, housing, travel or food; allowing parents to focus solely on their child's well-being. Former Clark Elementary student, Tyrielle Caldwell, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was four years old and spent a lot of time at St. Jude. Her mom, Tasheyrielle White, said "Our time at St. Jude was AMAZING and they made us feel at home. We were very scared until we got there, but were welcomed with open arms and they made so much stress go away."

The idea for the 5K race and 1 mile run was born after watching 14 year old Ballard County resident, Hudson Pace, courageously fight his battle with leukemia. He fought the FIGHT of his life with grit and determination until the end. Sadly, he lost his battle on May 13, 2023. Many of us at Clark Elementary were instantly drawn to compassion and wanted to do something to help not only honor Hudson and Tyrielle, but to also bring awareness of this terrible childhood disease. The race will be run in remembrance of those who have lost their battle with cancer, as well as the countless other families who have been affected by childhood cancer. These brave kids and their families inspire and teach us about not giving up when the battle is tough.

All proceeds raised from the 5K and 1-mile fun run will go directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Course

The race course for the 5K and the 1-mile youth run will be held in Noble Park.

Note on Parking

Noble Park will be closed for the race beginning at 6:30 and until the 1-mile race and awards are completed. Parking will be outside the park near the Greenway Trail.

Race Day Events

Day of Race events are held at Noble Park.

All times Central Daylight Time

07:00 Day of Race registration - 5k - $30; 1-mile Youth run - $25. Held at Shelter 16

07:30 Day of Race registration ENDS

08:00 Start of 5K

5K Awards will be given out as runners come in.

09:15 Start of 1-mile Youth run

09:45 Presentation of 1-mile Awards

Packet Pickup

You will have 2 options for packet pick up:

On Friday 11/10 from 4:00pm-6:30pm, packet pickup will be in the Clark Elementary School Library at 3401 Buckner Lane.Packets may also be picked up on race day at 7:00 am in Noble Park, pavilion 16. Awards

5K Awards:

Trophies will be awarded to the overall top 3 male and top 3 female finishers. Awards will be given to 1st place in each male/female age division.

Age divisions: 10-11, 12-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Youth 1 Mile Awards:

Medals will be given to all youth finishers. Trophies will be awarded to the overall top 3 youth male and top 3 youth female finishers. Awards will be given to 1st place in each male/female youth age divisions. (Anyone 12 and over may run, but will not be in contention for an award.)

Age divisions: 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12

Thank you to our race sponsors listed below!