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Events

Janney 5K

$35 9:00AM EST - 10:00AM EST Price increases after October 14, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Fun Run

$20 10:00AM EST - 10:30AM EST Price increases after October 14, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Description

Come and join in the 14th running of the Janney Elementary School 5K & Fun Run Race!!

The Janney 5K & Fun Run is on! We look forward to continuing to celebrate our school and community in a safe and fun way by joining  in our annual tradition of both a 5K and 1-mile Fun Run race, along with an opening and closing award ceremony.

Let's come together as a community to show our support for Janney teachers, staff, and students, and the greater Tenleytown/AU Park community through a safe and fun race. The Janney PTA thanks you for supporting the race and hopes you can join us. The Janney 5K and Fun Run is a community event and we want everyone to be able to participate. If the registration fees are a challenge to afford, please reach out to Assistant Principal Niki.

The week of the race, you will be able to pick up your race t-shirt, race bib, and "swag bag" from Janney Elementary School. Look for more information as the race approaches!

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When is the 2024 Janney 5K & Fun Run?

The 2024 Janney 5K will be on Saturday, November 16 and begin at 9AM.  Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure you make it to the starting line on time. The Fun Run will also be on Saturday, November 16 and begin at 10:00AM, immediately after the 5K concludes.  

How can I register for the Janney 5K and Fun Run?

Click the "Sign Up" button up top or any of the registration tabs under "event info."

How much does it cost to register for the Janney 5K and Fun Run?
  • Early Registration - 5K:  $35; Fun Run:  $20 - Until Friday, October 14 @ 11:59PM
  • Standard Registration - 5K:  $45; Fun Run:  $30 - From Tuesday, October  15 - Friday, November 15 @ 6PM

The Janney 5K and Fun Run is a community event, 2 want everyone to be able to participate. If the registration fees are a challenge to afford, please reach out to Assistant Principal Niki.

PLEASE NOTE: If you register after Friday, October 25, we cannot guarantee you a 5K t-shirt, and, even if available, we cannot guarantee your sizes.

Do you still have a family sponsorship?

Yes!  Each family sponsorship costs $120 and can be done in one of two ways. 

  1. Choose the "Donations" tab above and select Family Sponsorship.
  2. Add it during your race registration.

Please note that with either method, you will be asked who you would like your donation to be "on behalf of."  Please choose "Other" and use the open field to indicate how you would like your family recognized on the back of the race t-shirt.  For example, you may enter "Johnson Family" or "Ethan and Emily Johnson" and you will be listed this way on the back of the t-shirt with the other family sponsors. The default is "My Name."  If you do not change the default, the name of the person registering for the race will be used and listed on the t-shirt.

Will there be an opening and closing ceremony?

YES!  We host an opening ceremony in front of Janney Elementary immediately before the 5K race starts at 9AM, and a closing ceremony will be held near the turf field behind Janney at approximately 10:30AM after the Fun Run concludes.  Awards will be presented at the closing ceremony.

Can I register the morning of the race?

No, we are not offering registration the morning of the race.

After I register for the race, how do I pick up my race bib and swag bag?

We are hosting two dates and times for packet pick up at Janney Elementary:

  • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14: 3:30pm – 6:00pm
  • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15: 3:30pm – 6:00pm

Please come to the back of Janney. You do not need to bring anything to packet pick up. Our volunteers will hand you a bag filled with giveaways from our sponsors as well as your family's race t-shirts. We have teamed up with Janney Community Service Committee. Please scroll down to see the donation request.

PLEASE NOTE: If you cannot make it to either of the packet pickup times, please make an arrangement with your friend/neighbor to pick up the packets for you.

Can I get a refund?

We do not offer refunds if you are unable to participate in the event or the event is cancelled that day or weekend due to weather or otherwise, because significant race costs have already been incurred, and we cannot otherwise support this event as a public school.

  
Need more info?

We have more detailed information on our FAQs page.

Race Awards

Awards

There will be awards for top male and female runners, overall; top students and top teachers; and top runners in each age category.

Diamond Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Race Contact Info

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