The third annual Run for Rhonda charity event, set for Sunday, May 3 at Truman Waterfront, is a community celebration of education, fitness and fellowship, wrapped in the fiesta of Cinco de Mayo, as the event’s honoree, Rhonda Flores, surely would have wanted.
The family-friendly event includes a 5K, a 1‑mile fun run and a ¼-mile kids run — but the finish-line margaritas are only for the adults.
The event also includes a Cinco de Mayo costume contest, a DJ and drinks.
“Every step we take honors Rhonda’s commitment to fitness, education and fellowship — and every runner’s registration helps fund a scholarship for a local female athlete through the local Take Stock in Children program. Rhonda’s legacy keeps moving forward because the community shows up with heart,” states a press release from the organizers, who have raised more than $50,000 for scholarships in the first two years of Run for Rhonda.
The 5K begins and ends near the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham and includes three loops around the promenade at Truman Waterfront Park, where there is plenty of room to move and lots for kids to enjoy at the playground and splash park.
Every registered runner receives a swag bag of goodies.
The first 50 race registrants over the age of 12 will receive a memorial Run for Rhonda T-shirt.
Prizes will be awarded for all three races in a variety of categories for both running times and costumes.
Check-in opens at 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 3 and the race starts at 8 a.m. The 5K requires three loops around the promenade. The one-mile run is one loop and will start shortly after the 5K. Walkers and runners will start together. Participants will receive one of three different colored bibs to clearly identify their category: 5K runner, 1-mile runner, or Walker (5K or 1-mile).
