Purple Dash for Kids 5K Virtual Run/Walk 2021

Short review

The Purple Dash for Kids Virtual 5k Run/Walk is an event to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in honor of the FedEx Purple Eagle honorees.   This event is open to all Cargo Air Carriers, FAO team members, vendors, friends and family.  This is a virtual event taking place over 4 days, so you can participate from anywhere and pick a time that works for you.

Why are we doing this:  FedEx annually names a Cessna Caravan aircraft in honor of a FedEx team member's child, that is also a St. Jude patient.  During 2020, we were not able to gather due to COVID-19.  After the success of raising over $34,000 in 2020, we decided to continue on and make the Purple Dash for Kids and annual event.  There are two ways to raise funds through this race.  The first is the registration fees proceeds will be donated to this charity. The second, is through fundraising & donations.  You have the ability to create your own fundraising site and get your friends and family to support you. 

Registration fees: If you register by September 30th, 2021 you will receive a commemorative Purple Dash for Kids Virtual 5k t-shirt.  All proceeds from the registration fees will be donated to the St. Jude general fund in honor of the Purple Eagle program.  You can still register up to the last day of the event, but will not receive a t-shirt.  We encourage you to wear you race t-shirt during your run/walk and send in pictures!

Submitting your race results:  This is a virtual event and you will be submitting your results through the website.  Results will be displayed based on fastest times. In order to be considered for placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners) you will need to submit a picture of your favorite running/walking app or watch, fitbit, etc. results.  See example in the pictures area of this website.

Winners!  Yes, there will be prizes for the top performer in the following categories:

Top individual race finishers - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will receive race medalsTop individual fundraiser - $25 VISA gift cardTop Company/Team fundraiser - The PURPLE REIGN AWARD will be given to the company that raises the most collectively (between registrations) and donations will have their name added to the Purple Reign Award as this years winner and will have the honor or displaying this award in their home office.