Santa's 5K For Kidney Awareness - Galax, Virginia - Running

About The Santa's 5K For Kidney Awareness

The Santa's 5K For Kidney Awareness is a Running race in Galax, Virginia consisting of a 5K.

What
This event is a 5k Run/Walk perfect for people of all athletic backgrounds. With gorgeous Matthews State Forest as the scenic background, participants will be treated to a professionally organized event including timing, course photography and posted race results. The best part? All proceeds go to the American Kidney Fund to help patients in need.

The Inspiration Behind The Event
There are an estimated 11,500 patients receiving dialysis in the state of Virginia and nearly 2,500 of these patients receive some kind of direct assistance from the American Kidney Fund (AKF). Fresenius Kidney Care has decided to create a community event to promote kidney healthKeep Reading and awareness in our community and raise fund for AKF programs services. With your generosity, the American Kidney Fund will continue to provide critical assistance to our dialysis community.

Highlights of the event include:

Race T-Shirt
Official timing
Online results posted
DJ music
Bib numbers
Online and onsite registration
Prizes for the best Christmas costumes!
Top finishers in each age group will receive a medal!
Awards for highest fundraising team!