Koryo Do takes on the Pink Up the Pace (5k) Race!
Calling all our KD Dragons, family, and friends! We’re really proud to announce that Koryo Do students from our Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, and Valkyrie Training Club ladies are teaming up and hitting the streets for the 2024 October Breast Cancer Awareness Race, Pink Up the Pace here in beautiful St. Augustine, FL! This race not only continues in supporting those who are fighting, have fought, or are even just finding out that they have Breast Cancer in spreading awareness, but they also provide great support both informationally and monetarily through the proceeds that the race raises.
So Koryo Do’s gearing up and giving back!
Obviously, we’re a martial arts school through-and-through, but we realize that being a part of our community is a big deal! Not just to spread awareness for the school, but also to give our students a way to bond with each other, teach them the important skills to contribute to their society and surroundings while giving back through their time, dedication, drive, and support for something so much bigger than themselves. Because at Koryo Do, we believe that you can’t just be great at one thing (like being a super amazing, confident martial artist), but that you must be well-rounded in all aspects of life to find the peace and balance that we constantly seek-out.
So how can you join in the fun?
Pink Up the Pace is a pretty big deal in our area, but because it’s a 5k (roughly 3 miles) that you can WALK or RUN, it also makes for a great race experience! So, if you find that you’ll be in the St. Augustine area on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, we say come join us! Whether you decide to do it on your own or would like a group to join, we open our teams to you and yours!
How to Register for Pink Up the Pace (10/05/24)
It’s Easy! First you need a ticket to the race!
When you’re ready click the link HERE or at the bottom of the page to head over to the Pink Up the Pace Race website.
PUTP Pricing Information:
Adults are currently $40, Breast Cancer Survivors (whoop whoop!) are $25, and Kids $20 (based on the website, those in strollers are FREE)! You’ll also be offered a chance to make a donation towards funding imaging services to detect breast cancer in both men and women. It’s optional, so do what works for you!
What’s included?
Included with your race ticket, you will also receive your chipped bib number (this will keep track of your start and end time during the race), a complimentary PUTP race t-shirt, and a medal after you cross the finish line! Once the race is completed (and if you signed up for text or email updates), you’ll receive a blast showing you all your racing details – how long it took you to complete the 5k, where it places you amongst all your peers, how your team did, etc! Plus, any pictures that may have been snapped of you at the race! Pretty cool, right?
What Teams can I join through Koryo Do?
Like we said, we’re doing this to support our community for a great cause! So, we’ve opted to let our students invite their friends and family members to join us, too! But even if you don’t know us and you’d just like someone to walk/run alongside, let Koryo Do be that support for you! Currently, we have three teams set-up, so during registration when it asks if you’d like to join a Team, click YES and search for one of our amazing teams below!
– [Team #1] Koryo Do Dragons: This is our Tae Kwon Do Students Team, so the ages will range anywhere from our Lil Dragons (4-6) to our Teens and Adults! Great for Families!
– [Team #2] The Art of Tai Chi at Koryo Do: Led by our KD Tai Chi Queen, Mrs. Serpil Ricks, this group is for her Tai Chi class which consists primarily of adults ages 40+
– [Team #3] Valkyrie Training Club at Koryo Do: Led by Valkyrie Leader Caitlin, this group is our all-women’s fantasy fitness group consisting primarily of women ages 16-40! Bonus: All Valkyries get their own white ribbon head band!
Awesome! What else do I need to know?
Anything additional information about the race and pre-race activities can be found at Home – Pink Up The Pace. Some of our students will probably be taking part in the Pre-Race activities at the St. Francis Fields at 7 AM on Saturday, Oct. 5th (race day), so you can meet up with our Koryo Do Dragons there before we walk over to the Downtown Fort. The race itself starts at 8 AM sharp, so if you don’t link up with us beforehand, it might be harder to find us in the sea of Pink! But you can always look for our Green Dragon Logo (which will be every KD Student) or a White Forehead Ribbon (which will be our Valkyrie Ladies)!
All in all, Koryo Do does not receive any profits or compensation for promoting this event, but we do be in community and family, so if you find yourself in need of either one, let Koryo Do Martial Arts Studio be that for you.
See you on Race Day!
KD DRAGONS
Get registered for the race and join your class team (Koryo Do Dragons, The Art of Tai Chi at Koryo Do, or Valkyrie Training Club at Koryo Do). Visit Pink Up The Pace 5K Walk/Run (runsignup.com) to purchase your ticket.
For a Koryo Do Tshirt to wear for your team in the race, please contact Sensei Caitlin before 9/15/2024 or see your class instructor for further assistance and pricing! ALL DRAGONS must have either a BLACK or PINK KD Active Tshirt and Pink Event Belt!
Race Map (as of 09/2024)
