IDEA Public Schools Hosts Virtual 5K Walk/Run To Engage Students

Austin TX

31 March, 2021

2:00 PM

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AUSTIN, TX —IDEA Public Schools will host its first-ever virtual 5K Walk/Run to engage students and the community this weekend. The public school system announced Wednesday it plans to host its annual 5K at 8 a.m. Saturday for families, schools and communities in Texas and Louisiana. Every year, IDEA hosts the 5K run/walk in each of its large regions as a fun, educational opportunity to be active, officials said. This year's virtual event is the first in the school's history. Officals said all proceeds from this year's walk/run will go towards IDEA's Healthy Kids Here Initiative. IDEA started Healthy Kids Here seven years ago with the goal of becoming the healthiest district in the country. "IDEA believes that in order for students to get to and through college and beyond, they also need a foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to maintain their health," officials said. The school system said students can run free, but will not receive a race shirt or bib. Student competitors can race for $10 each and will receive a race shirt and bib. IDEA Staff and families can race for $20 and will receive a race shirt and bib. The community can also race for $20 and will receive a race shirt and bib. The first 300 registrants will get an official IDEA 5K medal, officials said. Due to the event being virtual, participants can partake in the 5K run/walk on their favorite trail, neighborhood, or gym. Participants can register at bit.ly/IDEA5K2021. For more information on IDEA Public Schools, please visit www.ideapublicschools.org.