Saturday, July 3, 2027. 7:30 a.m. The KID5K has become a summer holiday tradition in our community. This year will be the 44th rendition of this event and we salute Better Living Inc. for stepping up in a most generous way as a signature sponsor of the 2026 race event for the twentieth straight year.
The race will start/finish on the grounds of the Lakeside Middle and Hollymead Elementary Schools on Saturday morning, July 3, 2027. The course will be the traditional one through the Forest Lakes subdivision.
This year proceeds will benefit three amazing local children’s charities:
Central Little League provides area boys and girls with an enriching, challenging, and exciting baseball and softball experience. Salvation Army‘s Center for Hope providing services to children of the homeless. And Charlottesville Community Bikes promotes environmentally sound transportation, recycles bicycles, and makes cycling accessible.
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“Pick up the Pace!” Fifteen years ago on July 4, Dick Fowler, beloved past president of the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville and energetic KID5K race director for many years, passed away at the age of 70. His family recently made a generous donation in his memory to the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville Foundation. This year we would like to invite all participants and their friends and families to consider making a special donation in memory of Dick Fowler. All donations made to this year’s race will be matched by the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville Foundation. Donations can be made easily on the Run Sign Up web page with the link below. As Dick would say: “Let’s pick up the pace!”
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Partnership is the path to success - and we have been partnering with Central Little League sponsoring a Kiwanis team for 65 years! This year, we are increasing our commitment: supporting the batting cage rebuilds and fundraising for the Aidan's Lights project. Baseball, softball and tee ball get our community's children outdoors and active, teaching sportsmanship, team work and fundamental skills.
Pictured: Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville volunteers teaming up with Central Little League parents before the season opened - many hands made the impossible possible! ... See MoreSee Less
Capital District Kiwanis Division 9 Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cooper paid an official LTG visit to our regular meeting before our speaker - always fun since she is our very own member! She was thrilled to share that the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville is #1 in the District in new membership, and we could not be happier. With every new member, our ability to serve children in our community grows. We are on a mission to expand our impact, especially on Central Little League, Community Bikes, The Salvation Army Charlottesville, VA and our signature project for children in foster care, Cozy Comforts.
We meet 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6 p.m. at The Center at Belvedere. Check us out. I guarantee you will receive a warm welcome, find a few hands-on service opportunities, and make some new friends! We gather for a service project every 4th Monday - always to serve children. Service project location varies, so check www.kiwaniscville.org for a calendar with details or DM us.
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KID5K (Kiwanis Independence Day 5K)
Saturday, July 3, 2027. 7:30 a.m. The KID5K has become a summer holiday tradition in our community. This year will be the 44th rendition of this event and we salute Better Living Inc. for stepping up in a most generous way as a signature sponsor of the 2026 race event for the twentieth straight year.
The race will start/finish on the grounds of the Lakeside Middle and Hollymead Elementary Schools on Saturday morning, July 3, 2027. The course will be the traditional one through the Forest Lakes subdivision.
This year proceeds will benefit three amazing local children’s charities:
Central Little League, Salvation Army Center of Hope, and Charlottesville Community Bikes.
Central Little League provides area boys and girls with an enriching, challenging, and exciting baseball and softball experience. Salvation Army‘s Center for Hope providing services to children of the homeless. And Charlottesville Community Bikes promotes environmentally sound transportation, recycles bicycles, and makes cycling accessible.
________
“Pick up the Pace!” Fifteen years ago on July 4, Dick Fowler, beloved past president of the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville and energetic KID5K race director for many years, passed away at the age of 70. His family recently made a generous donation in his memory to the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville Foundation. This year we would like to invite all participants and their friends and families to consider making a special donation in memory of Dick Fowler. All donations made to this year’s race will be matched by the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville Foundation. Donations can be made easily on the Run Sign Up web page with the link below. As Dick would say: “Let’s pick up the pace!”
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REGISTRATION forms, maps, and more information are available right now at Ragged Mountain Running Shop at 3 Elliewood Avenue (434-293-3367) and on-line at the Run Sign Up page: https://runscore.runsignup.com/Race/VA/Charlottesville/KiwanisIndependenceDay5K
Free Tee-Shirt to those who sign up before May 30.
Packet pick up will be at Lakeside Middle School on Friday, July 2, 4:30 – 6 p.m. and on race day from 6:30 – 7:15 a.m.
Want to sponsor this event? Send an email to [email protected]
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We are happy to assist @Shine Cville in their inclusive support of youth, especially LGBTQ+ and Ally support in our community with teen-friendly items through our nonprofit partnership with Walmart. 🌈#KidsneedKiwanis ... See MoreSee Less
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Partnership is the path to success - and we have been partnering with Central Little League sponsoring a Kiwanis team for 65 years! This year, we are increasing our commitment: supporting the batting cage rebuilds and fundraising for the Aidan's Lights project. Baseball, softball and tee ball get our community's children outdoors and active, teaching sportsmanship, team work and fundamental skills.
Pictured: Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville volunteers teaming up with Central Little League parents before the season opened - many hands made the impossible possible! ... See MoreSee Less
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Capital District Kiwanis Division 9 Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cooper paid an official LTG visit to our regular meeting before our speaker - always fun since she is our very own member! She was thrilled to share that the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville is #1 in the District in new membership, and we could not be happier. With every new member, our ability to serve children in our community grows. We are on a mission to expand our impact, especially on Central Little League, Community Bikes, The Salvation Army Charlottesville, VA and our signature project for children in foster care, Cozy Comforts.
We meet 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6 p.m. at The Center at Belvedere. Check us out. I guarantee you will receive a warm welcome, find a few hands-on service opportunities, and make some new friends! We gather for a service project every 4th Monday - always to serve children. Service project location varies, so check www.kiwaniscville.org for a calendar with details or DM us.
Pictured: Wendy Cooper and President Cindy Reynolds celebrating club growth. ... See MoreSee Less
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