UF Dream Team is dedicated to brightening the lives of the children in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU and Pediatric ICU of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital through in-hospital volunteering and out-of-hospital events. All proceeds from this 5K will go towards these initiatives for our patients! Check out our website for more information. https://www.ufdreamteam.org
Ready, Player, RUN!
Rev up your engines and race into nostalgia at Dream Team’s annual retro gaming themed 5K fundraiser! Whether you’re a pro speedster zooming through the finish line or just here for a fun adventure with friends and family, there’s something for every player.
Choose your mode: a timed 5K race, a scenic 1.5-mile walk, or the kids’ fun run for our youngest gamers!
But that’s not all—join our costume contest and show off your favorite gaming legends and classic characters for a chance to win an awesome prize. And of course, our fastest racers will take home trophies fit for champions!
Once you cross the finish line, don’t power off just yet—stick around for carnival games, food to help you level up, live music, and plenty of family-friendly fun. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss!
At the heart of this event is a cause worth every token. All proceeds go directly to Dream Team, a student-run nonprofit dedicated to brightening the days of children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU).
Your support helps us fund creative activities, raise awareness for organ donation, and continue our on and off unit initiatives, making hospital stays a little brighter for the kids we work with each week.
Can’t make it on race day? You can still level up our mission by donating through our
GoFundMe https://gofund.me/558c0648b !
Every contribution, no matter the size, is a high score worth celebrating, as it helps us continue to make a difference in the lives of these children and their families.
Insert your tokens, choose your character, and start your quest to dash toward a day packed with joy, teamwork, and epic rewards for a good cause. Sign up now and play your part in this epic adventure!
Registration starts at 8:00a.m. race morning:
Race Options:
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Timed 5K Dash: Level up your speed and endurance in our timed 5K! Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or just racing for fun, grab your running shoes and go for that high score to compete for a top spot on the leaderboard.
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1.5-Mile Walk: Prefer a more casual pace? Power up for our 1.5-mile walk! Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who wants to explore the pixelated adventure course, collect “tokens,” and enjoy the retro-gaming atmosphere without sprinting.
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Kids Fun Run: Little adventurers, get ready to start your quest! Our volunteers will guide the children through a mini-game adventure. It’s an interactive, imaginative course designed to spark smiles, giggles, and heroic memories!
