CANCELLED - Lake Brownwood State Park Nopales Ridge 5K - CANCELLED

🚫 Race Cancellation Announcement

• Event Status: It is with sincere regret that we must announce the cancellation of our planned 5K event in March. We deeply apologize to those who were looking forward to participating.
• Next Steps: We are currently working on taking down the event page and reimbursing the individuals who had already signed up.
• Challenges: While we had high hopes for this event, the reality is that without more volunteer support and interested sponsors, we are unable to make it happen this year.
• Future Opportunities: We appreciate everyone who expressed interest and hope that, in the future, we can build the volunteer base needed to make this event a success.

🌳 About Friends of Lake Brownwood State Park

• Volunteer Group: We are a group of volunteers who seek to create improvements and support the conservation of Lake Brownwood State Park through service projects and fundraising.
• Current Project: We are currently working to build funds for a playground for the Day-Use Area of the park for children to enjoy.
• Event Purpose: The 5k has been created to generate funds for this project, though we hope to make it an annual event.
• Usage of Funds: All proceeds from the Friend’s Group, including this event, are used for Lake Brownwood State Park for improvements.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Course: The 5K run will take place on partial pavement and the Nopales Ridge trail. The 1-mile run will be on pavement only.
• T-Shirts: Race t-shirts are guaranteed to racers registered by February 28, 2025.

💵 Registration Fees

• Before February 28: 5K - $35.00, 1M - $20.00, 12 and under registration is $5 (includes shirt).
• Group Discount: Groups of 5 or more please with received a $5.00 discount per person.
• After February 28: 5K - $40.00, 1M - $25.00.

🛌 Sleep-in Registration

• Support Option: Whether you can’t get up that early or have physical limitations that prevent you from participating, don’t let that stop you from supporting our cause!
• Donation: $20.00 Donation, $25.00 will include a T-Shirt.

🏆 Award Categories

• Age Divisions: Male & Female - 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
• Medals: Medals awarded for top Male and Female racers in each age group.

🗓 Race Day Schedule

• Walk-up Registration: 7-7:45 a.m.
• 5K Run: 8 a.m.
• 1M Start: 5 minutes after the last 5K runner starts.

🐾 No Pets Policy

No Pets, PLEASE!

🔗 Race Information Link

For more information, visit the event page.