The Peru 5K is a community running/walking event that will be hosted by Thorncreek Church in Thornton, CO on 1 June 2014.
By running in this race, you are partnering with Thorncreek Church in its mission to aid infrastructure and community development in Negritos, Peru. Located on the westernmost point of South America, this arid coastal community of 17,000 people is living in desperate conditions. Supplied with water two hours a day, three days a week, they have access to 24 hours of non-potable water a month. Altho
05/14/2014
Did you know that running a 5K is a great tune-up race for your next half-marathon? Check out this article, and then sign up for the Peru 5K!!
13.1 Tips For Running Your Best Half Marathon - Competitor.com Thinking of tackling America's fastest growing race distance? Here are some ways to get started.
Today we reached 75 runners. the same amount as last year. With less than a couple of weeks to go, let's push to double or triple this total. Remember, you can use the code TP5K for a discount. Talk to your friends and family and let's have a great race on June 1!!!!
We are just 21 days until the big run! If you haven't signed up yet, please do, discounts are ending and t-shirts orders are being prepared. You don't want to miss out on this great event!
05/06/2014
Yo Jeet?!! South Philly Cheesesteaks is joining our team of awesome sponsors this year!
04/28/2014
Oh yeah! CrossFit Thornton - thank you for partnering with us as race sponsors this year!
CrossFit Thornton CrossFit Thornton is a school of elite fitness located in Thornton, CO
Tell your friends about this great cause! You can be a part of our partnership with Negritos, Peru by participating in our race on 1 June 2014.
04/28/2014
Thanks to Run Colorado (runcolorado.com) for joining us as sponsors this year!!
04/28/2014
Only a few weeks til the Peru 5K! Ramp up your speed with some interval training.
3 Interval Training Plans to Build Fitness Fast Pump up your spring fitness with these three interval training plans to add to your routine.
04/03/2014
Here are a few strength exercises to help your long-distance running. Do it!
The Four Best Strength Training Exercises For Runners - Competitor Running This article identifies the four best strength-training exercises for long-distance runners.
04/01/2014
WooHoo! Red Ink Creative Studio is joining us as a sponsor this year!
03/31/2014
We would like to thank everyone who has liked our page. As a reward, go to our website www.peru5k.com and register for the race, use the code FBK5K at checkout and save $5. If you don't want to run, please consider donating at the same site. All proceeds are going to this years mission trip.
Peru 5K June 1, 2014 Thornton, CO Adult (13+) $30 $10 discount until April 1 $5 discount until May 1
03/26/2014
Continue to spread the word about the Peru 5K! Your participation in this local race will have a global impact!