Stride 4 Shelter

The Lawton High School Key Club is proud to host the 2nd Annual Stride 4 Shelter: 5K 4 R Kids on March 25, 2017! All funds raised for this exciting Bubble Run will be donated to Lawton Public School's McKinney-Vento Program, which serves more than 750 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who have been identified as living in a homeless situation. The McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children as "individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence."

Our primary goal for the 5K Bubble Run is first and foremost to raise awareness about the homeless student situation in our community while providing knowledge about services available for anyone in a homeless situation and supporting those students in need. We want to show Lawton's homeless students that their peers, teachers, and community care them. They are not forgotten, they are seen, they matter, and WE support them!

When/ Where will the Bubble Run take place? On Saturday March 25th, 2017 at 10:00 am the Stride 4 Shelter Bubble Run will begin and end on the Lawton High School Track, located behind Lawton High School. Segments of the course will be in Elmer Thomas Park on the paths. Walkers and strollers are welcome.

How do I register? Click on the Register link! For a guaranteed shirt in your desired size please register prior to March 10, 2017. * After this date we will only have a limited number of shirts available.

What do I receive with my $20.00 run registration fee? A runner bib, Stride 4 Shelter Bubble Run T-shirt and the opportunity to run through bubbles and foam.

Where do I park? Parking will be available behind Lawton High School next to the track.

When/ Where can I pick up my bib and t-shirt? Bib and T-shirt pick-up will take place at LHS track from 9:00 am - 9:50 am prior to the start of the run.

What should I wear for the run? Please wear what you would feel comfortable running/ walking in and athletic shoes; please note: there will be bubbles and foam so you might get a little wet. Our suggestion: wear your best lime green attire! The Homeless Student Awareness color is Lime Green. Help us Lime Out Lawton!

What if I miss the deadline for registration on Raceentry? Day of Registration will begin at the track from 9:00 - 9:50 am. Or you may email stride4shelter@gmail.com and we will get you registered. However, we will only have a limited number of shirts available so please register early.

May I come out and support my fellow runners? Of course! You are more than welcome to come cheer on our runners. We will have information tables with how people can assist our community and information on services available to help those in need.

I'm not a runner, and still want to help. May I make a donation? We are honored you are willing to contribute to Stride 4 Shelter. You could either contact us at stride4shelter@gmail.com or stop by on the day of the event with a donation.

* Please check back for updates as we are finalizing our information.

Are you interesting in helping us make Stride 4 Shelter a roaring success? Please email stride4shelter@gmail.com for sponsorship information.

Would you like volunteer for this exciting Bubble Run? Please email stride4shelter@gmail.com for information. We would love to have your help!