2024 Race to End Childhood Homelessness

Corporate and community teams of five people build their beds and compete for the top spots in creativity, fundraising and, of course, speed on the racetrack!

A fundraising event for Family Promise of Gainesville, Florida, Inc.

Event Information

Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm

Join us in supporting the mission of Family Promise as it hosts its 10th annual Bed Race to End Childhood Homelessness! This fun-filled community event features a 100-yard dash of beds-on-wheels and is designed to raise awareness about the challenges faced by families without a stable home.

As our signature fundraising event, The Bed Race is instrumental in driving our ability to mobilize community resources to provide compassionate care, shelter, meals, and case management to homeless children and their families. 

 

What exactly is a Bed Race?
Teams consisting of 5 individuals, including 4 racers and 1 rider, are required to construct or borrow a bed on wheels. The objective is to compete in a race down a 100-yard track and achieve the fastest time possible. Additionally, prizes will be awarded for the most amusing bed design, the team that raises the highest amount of funds, and the crowd favorite. This year’s race is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 24th at Santa Fe College from 10 am to 1 pm.

Get Involved
Register to start a fundRACING team, make a donation, and/or join us for the race!

 

Team Categories: 

  1. Youth (middle and high school age groups)
  2. Adult (age 18+)

Awards for: 

  1. Highest Fundraising Merit Award and BIG TROPHY
  2. Fastest Bed (overall and by category)
  3. Best Overall Theme (for team participants, costumes, etc., not the racer bed)
  4. Best Construction & Design (for racer bed)
  5. People's Choice (based on the day of event support)

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