NRF "Capes & Crowns" 5K Run

🏃‍♂️ The Neches River Festival Presents "Capes & Crowns" 5K Run

🕒 Race Timing and Proceeds

• Chip Timed: The race will be chip timed by Pelican Timing Services.
• Scholarships: All race proceeds fund the 8 NRF scholarships that are awarded to our community's youth!

📅 Event Details

• Date: February 22, 2025
• Kids 1 Mile Timed Run: Starts at 8:30 am
• 5K Start Time: 9:00 am
• Course: A flat route through downtown Beaumont suitable for all levels.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Location: Exygon Health and Fitness Club, 6450 Phelan Blvd., Beaumont, TX 77706
• Date & Time:
  • Thursday, February 20th - 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, February 21st - 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Race day pickup is also available. Please allow extra time.

🏅 Race Description

Neches River Festival will be hosting their 6th annual Capes and Crowns 5K Run/Walk. There will be light refreshments before and after the race and water stations along the race route. All participants will receive custom race medals, with additional prizes for winners in each category.

💰 Registration Fees

• Early Online Registration: Until February 3, 2025
  • 1M - Kids ages 12 and under $10 (No Race Shirt)
  • 5K - 18 and under $20.00
  • 5K - 19 and over $30.00
• Late Online Registration: February 4th - February 22nd
  • 5K - 18 and under $25.00
  • 5K - 19 and over $35.00

🏆 Awards

• Overall Winners: Top Overall Male & Female
• Age Group Categories: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, etc., up to 70+
• Top Finishers: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each age group receive additional medals.

🎁 Included with Registration

• Free gift bag
• Custom race shirt: Available in youth & adult sizing (no guarantee after February 1st)
• Custom finisher’s medal
• Post-race celebration: Includes food, drink, & awards

🏢 About the Organization

The Neches River Festival, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation focused on charitable and educational purposes. They promote community identity and provide scholarships for local students through regular contributions to the Otho-Plummer/Neches River Festival Scholarship at Lamar University.

🌍 Purpose

The Neches River Festival offers cultural, educational, and civic opportunities for students, celebrating diversity and community involvement through annual events.

📍 Race Location

Join us for the "Capes & Crowns" 5K Run at 205 Crockett Street, Beaumont, TX.

🔗 Register Now!

For more information and to register, visit here.