The 4th annual FARA FEST Lei Day 5k and Flip Flop 1 mile on May 7, 2016 is a fun Jimmy Buffett themed run to benefit the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). We invite you to join our "race to cure FA" by either registering, donating, and/or volunteering. Festivities include a post race Tailgate Beach party with live Jimmy Buffett tribute music, free food vendors, "Frozen Concoction" snow cone stand, Parrot Head Best Dress Competition, kids activities, award ceremony, raffle prizes, and more! All finishers will receive an event t-shirt, finish line lei, finisher medal, and free access to the post race Tailgate Beach Party. Participants who fundraise $250 or more on their personal page by the event will also receive free registration for the 2017 FARA Fest!