Join the community tradition and trot in one of the largest 5K's on the Treasure Coast! Held on Thanksgiving Day (November 24th) at Riverside Park, this 5K is hosted by and benefits United Against Poverty of Indian River County. Families and friends can trot for a cause knowing their fun is making a difference in the community.
Registration Information
- Visit www.TrotAgainstPoverty.org to register online
- Deadline is November 21st
- $35 per trotter or $30 per trotter for groups of 4 or more
- $40 per trotter day of race
- Pre-race Packet pick up November 22nd and 23rd from 9am to 4:30pm at the UP Center (1400 27th St. Vero Beach, FL)
Race Day Information
- 6 am - 7 am: Raceday packet pick up and registration
- 7:15 am: free kids ¼ mile race for ages 6 and under
- 7:30 am: 5k begins
- 8:15 am: Sweet Potato Pancake and sausage breakfast and awards
United Against Poverty Information
UP's purpose is to inspire and empower people living in poverty to lift themselves and their families to economic self-sufficiency. This is achieved through a holistic approach to breaking the cycle of poverty with their programs: Crisis Stabilization, Member Share Grocery Program (MSGP), Success Training Employment Program (STEP), Education Program, and the UPskill Academy. Crisis Stabilization Program provides support for those facing instability in their lives. MSGP is a dignified food and household assistance program where you can personally select the nutritious food items your family needs. STEP is a workforce development program dedicated to enhancing job-readiness skills. The goal of the program is job placement and long-term job retention. STEP has graduated 500 adults and our program carries over an 80% one-year employment retention rate. The Education Program provides free workshops such as Financial Literacy, Computer Skills and many more every week. The UPskill Academy provides free, professional training and certifications to make participants a more qualified and in-demand employee in today’s economy. Currently, the UPskill Academy offers training in CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10, GED, and Mental Health First Aid, amongst others.
