Gilbert Public Schools, in partnership with the Gilbert Education Foundation, will host the Ninth Annual Run for Fun and GPS Community Fiesta on Feb. 21 at Campo Verde High School.
The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon, following the morning race.
The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with the Run for Fun, a 5K and 1‑mile run and walk open to participants of all ages.
Proceeds support the Gilbert Education Foundation, with funds directed to classrooms to help provide enrichment opportunities and innovative programs for district students and staff.
The race will take place on the Campo Verde High School track and surrounding course. Registered participants receive a Dri‑Fit T‑shirt, finisher’s medal, access to hydration stations and real‑time race results.
Awards will be given to the top three 5K finishers in each age group. Team registrations are available for schools, families and community groups.
Following the race, families are invited to the GPS Community Fiesta, a free event featuring a live DJ, food trucks, arts and crafts, games and prizes. Vendors will offer a farmer’s‑market‑style shopping area, and children can take part in an inflatable obstacle course.
One of the morning’s highlights is the districtwide mascot race, where mascots from across Gilbert Public Schools will compete for cash prizes for their schools.
“The Run 4 Fun and Community Fiesta are all about bringing our community together,” said Rod Huston, director of Community Education for Gilbert Public Schools. “From the race to the mascot showdown, this event reflects the fun, inclusive and supportive culture we strive to create for our students and families.”
The event is open to the public. Registration is available through Feb. 20.
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