Gateway 5K

5/9/20 | Greensboro, NC | 8:30am

Date: Saturday, 5/9
Location: Greensboro
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Distance: 5K

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@ NC A&T
1601 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27401

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Event Information

Race Description

The students, teachers, staff, and families of Gateway Education Center invite you to join our First Annual Gateway Gator 5K Run, Walk, Roll, and Stroll in honor and memory of Roy James Sanchez III, our beloved adapted physical education (APE) teacher. Gateway Education Center is a public separate school serving students aged three to 22 years with multiple severe disabilities and complex medical needs. Roy Sanchez was honored as the North Carolina APE Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019. Dedicated to serving and advocating for students with special needs both at school and within the greater Greensboro community, Roy creatively modified and adapted materials so that no activity was out of reach for students with limited motor skills. He brightened the halls of Gateway, Herbin-Metz, and the West Market Street United Methodist Church, where he supported the VIP Sunday School and Buddy Break respite programs. After a valiant battle with lymphoma, Roy passed away in September 2019, and our community wishes to honor him through this event.  Proceeds from the race will go directly to the Gateway PTA and be used to purchase adapted recreation equipment for a space dedicated to Roy Sanchez that will ensure that his former students are able to access, participate in, and, most importantly, experience the joy that comes from physical activity, sports, and outdoor play experiences. The 5K event will be held at NC A&T University in Greensboro, where Roy obtained his Master’s degree. The race will be accessible for all interested participants, including trained runners, beginner runners, walkers, and participants using wheelchair propulsion. Strollers and teams are welcome.

Pricing

5K

  • $25.00 Jan 1 – April 14th
  • $30.00 April 15 – until the close of online registration
  • $35.00 Packet pick up and Race Day

1 Mile (No shirt)

  • $10.00 January 1 – until the close of online registration
  • $15.00 Packet pick up and Race Day

 

Packet Pick Up

Saturday, May 9th
7:15 AM – 8:15 AM

@ NC A&T
1601 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27401

 

Schedule

  • 7:15am: Race Day Registration Opens/Packet Pick Up
  • 8:00am: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts
  • 8:15am: Registration Closes
  • 8:30am: 5K Starts
  • 9:30am: Projected awards ceremony (will be adjusted based on last finisher’s time)

 

This event will be timed using a bibtag timing chips. The timing chip will be on the back of the run number. Please make sure your number is clearly visible on the front of your body. This will not need to be turned back in after the race – it is disposable. It will be a chip time start. That means your time will not start until you reach the start timing mat. Make sure your number is clearly visible on the front of your body. Gun Time is the time the gun/horn started the event. Chip Time is the time your chip crossed the start timing mat. The awards for this event are based on Chip Time.

Top 3 in each of the following categories:

  • Top 3 M/F Overall
  • Top 3 M/F 9 and under, 10-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60+

Parking

Info coming soon!

Policies and Refunds

REFUND POLICY: Entries are non-refundable and cannot be transferred from person to person.