Join us on Saturday, January 18th to raise S'MORE scholarship funds for deserving students to go to college through the Take Stock in Children scholarship & mentoring program!

Run or walk our 5K course around the beautiful Country Club of Ocala!

You can run for the fun of it, stroll with family and friends, or bring your kids out to the Kids Dash to meet our Marshmallow Man!

Schedule of Events:

• 7am - Race Day Check in & Registration opens
• 8am - approximate 5K Run/Walk Start
• 9am- approximate start of Kids Dash starts once the 5K is complete - please note- Kids who run in the 5K can not also participate in the Kids Dash.
• Pre-Packet Pick Up on Friday, January 17th from 1-6pm at the Country Club of Ocala. (Team Captains can pick up all registered team members packets.)

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Event Details:

• Chip timing and medals for 1st through 3rd place in each age division
• Registration includes a shirt and goody bag (guaranteed if registered by January 1st, first come first serve after)
• Enjoy a Hot Chocolate & S'mores station and awards ceremony
• The Kids Dash will take place near the finish line, after the run is finished! (Pre–registered kids 8 years old & under can participate)
• Families can also enjoy our kids craft area & S'mores making station inside the Banquet Room

Participant Fees: (all online registrations close January 14th @ noon)

5K Registration Fee

• $30 Early bird pre-registration price (until January 1st)
• $35 regular registration price

Kids Dash Registration Fee

• $20 Early Bird pre-registration (until January 1st)
• $25 regular registration price

Marion County Public School District employees- Use promo code MCPS for $5 off your registration fees!

Thinking about creating a team? Register and create a Team to enter the Business, Community Group or School Challenge! You can invite friends, family & coworkers to join your team!

• Business Challenge - the business with the most participants registered by January 14th will receive a personalized plaque to display in their office and "s'more" goodies to show our appreciation for your support!
• School Challenge - the school with the most participants registered by January 14th will receive a personalized plaque to display in their front office along with "s'more" goodies to show our appreciation for your support!
• Community Challenge - the community group with the most participants registered by January 14th will receive "s'more" goodies to show our appreciation for your support!

Proceeds from the 5K support the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program. With the support of donors like you, over 850 Marion County Children have earned a life-changing scholarship. Take Stock in Children is a mentoring and scholarship program of the Public Education Foundation of Marion County.

Interested in sponsoring Sneakers and S'mores? Check out our Sponsorship Opportunities!

Visit www.pefmc.org for more information our program!