Join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024 for the annual Gesu Boosters Bulldog Bolt 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. This popular, family-friendly event draws over 900 participants! Following the race is our ever-popular After Party in Bolt Village featuring food trucks, beer & drinks, raffle, entertainment, DJ, awards, and college football on the big screen! Proceeds from this event support Gesu athletic programs and facilities. Student participants and donors earn a DRESS DOWN DAY on Monday 10/21 (wearing the Bolt t-shirt is encouraged but not required).
Click HERE to see results and photos from the Bulldog Bolt 2023.
Thank you for your support of Gesu Boosters by participating in our 2024 Bulldog Bolt! If you were a day-of registrant and we were not able to get you a shirt-please email Bryan or Julie Andrasik at Bryan.andrasik@gmail.com or Andrasik12.28@gmail.com. Deadline for second t-shirt order is Sunday Nov, 3.
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLINE
$40 (5K) / $25 (Fun Run/Walk) - Includes t-shirt**
Fun Run is FREE for kids 5/under.
**If t-shirt supply runs out before the event, you will receive your shirt at a later date.
IN PERSON REGISTRATION (Credit card only)
- FRIDAY 10/18, 5:00-7:00 PM Gesu Bulldog gym
- SATURDAY 10/19, 10:30-11:00 AM Gesu Parking Lot
$40 (5K) / $25 (Fun Run/Walk) - Includes t-shirt**
$120 cap for families of 4 or more. Fun Run is FREE for kids 5/under.
**If t-shirt supply runs out before the event, you will receive your shirt at a later date.
DONATIONS ONLINE - BY 10/18 @ 5PM
Can't make it to the Bolt? You can still support Boosters and earn a DRESS DOWN DAY for your student(s) on 10/21!
$25 per person - Includes t-shirt**
**If t-shirt supply runs out before the event, you will receive your shirt at a later date.
The Registration "Gesu Boosters Bulldog Bolt - October 19, 2024" is not currently available.
Through the generosity of our sponsors, donors and participants, we were able to raise over $38,000 at our last Bulldog Bolt! Proceeds have gone toward updating equipment, new soccer and baseball uniforms, refinishing the Family Center gymnasium floor, field rentals, and support of the school's investment in renovating the first floor bathrooms accessible from the Family Center gymnasium.
View this form for sponsor-level details. After you purchase your sponsorship a committee member will reach out to confirm your information, get your logo (if applicable), and provide race registration instructions.
PLATINUM: $1750
Due by October 5 to guarantee name on shirts and posters
Due by October 12 to guarantee name on posters
MILE: $1250
Due by October 5 to guarantee name on shirts and posters
Due by October 12 to guarantee names on signs
GOLD: $1000
Due by October 5 to guarantee name on shirts and posters
Due by October 12 to guarantee name on posters
BLUE: $500
Due by October 5 to guarantee name on shirts and posters
Due by October 12 to guarantee name on posters
BULLDOG: $300
Due by October 12 to guarantee name on posters
FRIEND OF BOOSTERS: $200
*Online payments are done through a second party site called onecause.
Elizabeth O'Connor Family
Copy King
Zach, Sammie, Maddie, and Cam Andrasik
Mike & Gina Fletcher
Andrew & Meagan Salata
The Wells Family
Your donations are greatly appreciated! We are looking for:
- Gift cards and gift certificates
- Tickets (sports, plays, movies, events)
- Brand new toys, games, and kid-specific items
- Brand new sports & activity equipment
Contact our raffle coordinators for pickup:
Brandi Kokal- brandi.kokal@gmail.com
Courtney Clague- cmclague1@gmail.com
Volunteer opportunities include event set-up, ticket sales, bar and food service, course assistance, event tear-down, and more. Sign up HERE.
Students are encouraged to participate in the walk/run but can earn volunteer service hours beforehand for event setup, or afterwards during the After Party or event tear down.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Packet Pickup & In Person Registration (Gesu - Bulldog Gym)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
10:00am - 10:30am: Packet Pickup & In Person Registration (Gesu Parking Lot)
Limited parking will be available in the Gesu school & church parking lots so we encourage you to arrive early and park on a nearby side street (please avoid parking on Miramar, Milford and Meadowbrook to help reduce race course congestion) . Due to JCU Homecoming Events, please avoid parking in any of the JCU parking lots.
10:30am - 10:50am: Stretching, Warm-Up, and Announcements
11:00am: 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Begins
11:30am - 2:30pm: After Party in Bolt Village!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
Dress Down Day! Participating students and donors can dress down at school. Wearing the Bolt t-shirt is encouraged but not required.
*Schedule is subject to change.
The 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk both start and end in the Gesu parking lot located at: 2450 Miramar Blvd, University Heights, OH 44118.
Bryan & Julie Andrasik
Event & Sponsorship Coordinators
bryan.andrasik@gmail.com
Mike & Gina Fletcher
Marketing & Volunteer Coordinators
ginamfletcher@gmail.com
Jeff Morse
Online Registration
jam40jeff@gmail.com
Brandi Kokal & Courtney Clague
Raffle Coordinators
brandi.kokal@gmail.com, cmclague1gmail.com