2026 Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run
About This Event
The **12th **annual Joey's Wings 5k & Obstacle Run will be on November 14th, 2026 at Santa Fe College!
When you run/walk with us, you will be creating awareness and giving HOPE to the 47 children and their families that are diagnosed every day.
Joey's Wings Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit charity, was established in 2014 in the memory of Joey, a 10-year-old boy who loved to run, but was taken from us by childhood cancer on Nov. 26, 2014. 100% of all donations made will be used towards research and treatment options, parent support and advocacy. This year, proceeds will go to local pediatric cancer families.
Race starts at 8:30am. Race day registration and packet pick up begins at** 7:30am.** There will be raffles, face painting, crafts and food from local restaurants! T-shirts and a special designed 3D origami crane medal with gator color ribbon will be first come first serve for race day registrants.
** Your registration includes:**
Chip timed** run**
Free shirt
A special designed 3D origami crane medal with ribbon of gator colors
Food from local restaurants
Raffles
Family activities & m****usic
Registration fees before Nov. 1:
5k Run/Walk (ages 13+): $30
5k Run/Walk (12 and under): $25
1 mile Kids Obstacle run $25
Registration fee for ages 13+ will increase $5 after pre-registration ends on Nov. 1st.
Packet pick up is at 4-7pm on Nov. 13th at Fit2run.
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