Join Anaweza for Our First Annual 5K & Fun Run! Come run, walk, or cheer with us at Gainesville’s downtown Midland Greenway as we launch Anaweza’s first annual community 5K benefiting Anaweza Kenya, an organization working to make healthcare and education accessible to underserved communities in rural Kisumu County, Kenya. 5K Run/Walk (All Ages & Abilities Welcome!) The 5K course is open to participants of all experience levels. Awards will be presented three deep in: Overall Master’s Age group categories We’ll also have: A stroller division award A four-legged friend division (starts at 8:05 AM), with a prize for the first dog-and-owner team to cross the finish line 1K (.6 mile) Fun Run Perfect for kids and families! Registration includes: Event t-shirt Finisher award T-shirt deadline for guaranteed sizing: April 27 Teams are encouraged! Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors and join the fun. Special recognition will be given to: The largest team The team that raises the most donations in support of Anaweza’s mission Schedule 7:00 AM — Packet pickup opens 7:45 AM — Pre-race meeting at the start line 8:00 AM — 5K begins 8:05 AM — Four-legged friend division begins 8:45 AM — Fun Run begins 9:00 AM — Awards ceremony (Amphitheater area) Free parking is available near the Greenway. Come be part of a fun, upbeat community event and help make a meaningful impact in Kenya!
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Kenya Impact 5K 2027 — Gainesville, GA takes place on May 8, 2027. The race is held in Gainesville, Georgia.
Where is Kenya Impact 5K 2027 — Gainesville, GA held?
Kenya Impact 5K 2027 — Gainesville, GA is held at Midland Greenway in Gainesville, Georgia.
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