3rd Annual Stroehmann BOMF 20in24 Relay Challenge, Lone Ranger, Midnight Madness Run & Pajama Loop

Fees

Participants have the option of either paying the registration fee or fundraising the same amount.

The reg. fees can be seen at www.20in24.com

Registration Closing Date

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:00 PM PST

Brief Description

The 3rd Annual Stroehmann BOMF 20in24 is a unique running event that has distances ranging from 8.4 miles to more than 100 miles. It is 24 hours of nonstop fun that starts on Sat., July 17th at 10 am and ends on Sun., July 18th at 10 am. All proceeds from the 20in24 will benefit Back on My Feet, the nonprofit organization that uses running as a vehicle to promote self-sufficiency within the homeless community, while also changing the way the society views those going through homelessness.

Course

“The Schuykill River Running Loop”, an 8.4 mile loop course in Philadelphia, PA that passes the Philadelphia Art Museum, Boat House row and runs along the Schuykill river.

Relay

The ‘20in24' will start on Saturday, July 17th at 10 a.m. at Lloyd Hall and end on Sunday, July 18th at 10 a.m. at Lloyd Hall . Teams of five must complete the loops of their category level within the 24-hour time limit. Bronze and Silver Levels have the option of starting at 10 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Race Support

4 refreshment stations with plenty of food and hydration, 24-hour EMS bike support, misting and ice stations, showers, use of Lloyd hall for team relaxing, quiet area for napping, music and other entertainment

Race Awards

The Relay: Platinum team winner - $2,000. Gold team winner - $1,500. Silver and Bronze team winners - $500.
The Lone Ranger: The male and female who run the most miles in 24 hours will each receive $2,000 with an extra $1,000 for breaking the course record. $500 for 2nd place and $250 for third
Midnight Madness and Pajama Loop: The top male and female in both of these races will receive $300 2nd place will receive $100 and 3rd place will get $50

Fundraising

Each level of participation has a different registration fee or the option to fundraise the amount of the fee instead.

We are encouraging all participants and teams to fundraise for Back on My Feet in lieu of paying their registration fee. The top fundraiser will receive two round trip tickets from Southwest Airlines.

RELAY TEAM DETAILS

Teams consist of FIVE members (any gender). Teams have 24 hours to complete their category challenge and details on each are listed below.

Challenge Level: BRONZE

5 total loops in 24 hours. Total team mileage is 42 miles, total member mileage is 8.4 miles with an average pace 34 min/mi. Each team member is responsible to complete ONE loop. The registration, or fundraising, fee is $65 per member. The increase from last year is due to increased city and park costs.

Challenge Level: SILVER

10 total loops in 24 hours. Total team mileage is 84 miles, total member mileage is 16.8 miles with an average pace 17 min/mi. Each team member is responsible to complete TWO loops. The registration, or fundraising, fee is $125 per member. The price increase is due to increased city and park event costs.

Challenge Level: GOLD

15 total loops in 24 hours. Total team mileage is 126 miles, total member mileage is 25.2 miles with an average pace 11 min/mi. Each team member is responsible to complete THREE loops. The registration, or fundraising, fee is $175 per member.The price increase is due to increased city and park event costs.

Challenge Level: PLATINUM

20 total loops in 24 hours. Total team mileage is 168 miles, total member mileage is 33.6 miles with an average pace 8:40 min/mi. Each team member is responsible to complete FOUR loops. The registration, or fundraising, fee is $220 per member. The price increase is due to increased city and park event costs.

THE LONE RANGER ULTRA MARATHON - EXTENDED OFFER

Individuals wishing to push themselves to their limits! No designated loop requirement, rather this ultra marathon is for people wanting to see just how many miles they can run in the 24 hour time-frame. $2,000 for top male and female. Regular registration is closed. The registration, or fundraising fee for the extended off is $500.

MIDNIGHT MADNESS

Philadelphia’s only glow-in-the-dark 8.4-mile race starting at Midnight on Saturday, July 17th in front of Lloyd Hall. There will be cash prizes for the top three male and female and a prize for the most ‘illuminated’ runner The registration, or fundraising, fee is $65. The increase in cost is due to increased city and park event fees.

THE PAJAMA LOOP

It’s hard enough getting up at the crack of dawn to run, so we decided to save you a step by creating the Pajama Loop. The new 8.4-mile Pajama loop will start at 5:30 am on Sunday, July 18th in front of Lloyd Hall. In addition to awards for the top three male and female finishers, we'll have an award for the best set of PJ’s. The registration fee is $55. The increase is fee in cost is due to increased city and park event fees.

Additional Information

There are cash prizes for the winners of all categories and additional awards for 2nd and 3rd place finishers.

Many members from Back on My Feet will take part in the 20in24 giving the opportunity to meet some pretty extraordinary people.

When registering, you will be given the option to pay your registration fee, or fundraise the same amount. we are urging all participants to please consider fundraising for BOMF and a donation page will automatically be created for you, which makes it easy for friends and family to donate. A special prize will be given to the individual and team who fundraise the most money for Back on My Feet. If you choose to fundraise, you have until July 14th to raise your registration fee.