About

The “Pilot Club of Gonzales proudly presents the Melanie Wright 5K Run/Walk” will be held at Independence Park March 22, 2025. This 2nd annual event is being coordinated to raise money for scholarships for nursing students here in our community. A portion of the funds will also go towards the adaptive playground being built in Gonzales and other club projects. The event will also help the club in raising awareness to kids & adults alike about brain related matters through our Brainminders Program.

Melanie was a proud resident of Gonzales her entire life. She loved supporting local causes including Alzheimer's Walk, Relay for life, various church events, Chamber of Commerce board, Pilot Club, Lions Club, high school events with her daughter, & that’s just the beginning. As a nurse for over 30 years, she donated her time to nursing students who needed tutors, served on the Board of Nurses for Victoria College where she also taught classes, and led clinicals during her time as the Director of Nursing at Texan Nursing & Rehab.

We are excited to bring this event to Gonzales and raise money for a great cause!

Race Day Schedule

07:15-8:15 AM - Late registration and packet pickup

8:00 Opening Ceramonies

8:15 Kids Run

8:45 Adult Run

10:30 Awards/Closing
08:00 AM - Kids Run
08:45 AM - 5K Run/Walk

Entry Fees

5K Run/Walk$45.00from Sep 07, 2024 until Dec 31, 2024 (+ $4.06 Signup fee)
$55.00from Jan 01, 2025 until Feb 14, 2025 (+ $4.69 Signup fee)
$60.00from Feb 15, 2025 until Mar 22, 2025 (+ $5.00 Signup fee)
   
Kids Run$15.00from Sep 07, 2024 until Mar 22, 2025 (+ $2.19 Signup fee)

Registration includes medal and shirt (if signed up by shirt deadline)

Award Categories
5K Run/Walk
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female in age groups:
     1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
 
Kids Run
No age group awards
Course

The course will begin at the Lion's Pavillion, go around the rodeo arena, back through the RV park and out to the park entrance where racers will turn around and end back at the Pavillion.
No displayable routes found

Contact Info
Lorrell Wright, lorrell78629@gmail.com
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