GiGi's 5K - Charlotte
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Gigi's 5K
Gigi's 5K is presented as a community race and festival that marks World Down Syndrome Day and the start of the organizer's 15th anniversary year. The event is described as a festival-style gathering with food trucks, music, and activities that honor individuals with Down syndrome and the community that supports them.
The event program includes multiple in-person race options and a virtual participation option:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
- Dash for Down Syndrome
Entry fees are listed for each option: the 5K fee is $40, the 1 Mile fee is $21, the Dash fee is $10, and the Virtual Runner option is $50. Team fundraising features are part of the event structure. Teams that raise $321 by March 1 receive a yard sign for their team and one placed along the 5K course. The top fundraising team receives two tickets to the i have a voice Gala, noted as a $500 value. The largest team receives a shaded tent with a cooler of beverages and is given a role in counting down the 5K start.
The description emphasizes festival amenities and fundraising incentives alongside the race options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
