The Giants Foundation will host a 5K race and kids run, presented by Quest, on Sunday, October 8
th at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. respectively at MetLife Stadium. Net proceeds from the event will benefit The Giants Foundation.
The 5K race will begin in the MetLife Sports Complex, continue around the Quest Diagnostics Training Center, and finish in the Giants end zone inside of MetLife Stadium. Participants will enjoy running alongside select Giants Legends, team representatives and fellow Giants Fans, all while supporting The Giants Foundation.
Registration is now open and will close on October 8th at 8:00 a.m. To register and take advantage of early bird pricing until September 8th please visit: Giants.com/5K. Online registration closes on October 7th.
All participants will receive a commemorative Giants 5K performance t-shirt and age group winners will receive custom Giants game balls.
Following the conclusion of The Giants Foundation 5K, there will be The Giants Foundation Kids Run for ages 5 through 10 where registered kids will run out of the Giants home tunnel, around the field, and finish in the Giants end zone.
After the race, runners will enjoy the post-race festival with appearances by Giants Legends and a live DJ. There will also be plenty of activities for families including inflatable rides, games, face painting, performances by the Giants Drumline and much more.
"We look forward to bringing together Giants fans to support The Giants Foundation as we continue to give back to the community," said Allison Stangeby, The Giants Foundation's Assistant Vice President.
The Giants Foundation was created with the goal of assisting organizations dedicated to tackling important community issues, improving overall health and empowering our youth. Launched in 1993 as the nonprofit organization of the New York Giants, the team is committed to the Foundation's focus areas as a way to provide financial assistance to those in need throughout our community. To learn more about The Giants Foundation and ways to support it, please visit http://www.GiantsFoundation.org.
The Giants Foundation, Inc. ("TGF") is a New Jersey nonprofit corporation recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN# 22-3183916). Contributions to TGF qualify as tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
