Parkinson's Run/Walk for a Cure- 1.5 mile

University of New Mexico North Campus Golf Course

Sunday, September 12, 2010 @ 8:30 AM

Date

Start: Sunday, September 12, 2010 @ 8:30 AM

Address

University of New Mexico North Campus Golf Course
Albuquerque 2201 Tucker NE Albuquerque, NM

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, September 11, 2010 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) and American Parkinson Disease Association-New Mexico Chapter (APDA-NM) are teaming up to host the Parkinson's Run/Walk for a Cure. Come have fun and help us raise awareness and support for Parkinson's!

Registration Fee (Online)

$25: Before Aug. 22, 2010. $30: Aug. 22 - Sept. 11, 2010.

Registration Fee (On Site)

$30: Sept. 10-12, 2010 at packet pickup locations (see Early Packet Pickup below for more info) and on race day at the starting line from 7:00-8:15 am. T-shirt availability may be limited if registering at packet pickup or on race day.

Registration Fee (People with Parkinson's)

People with Parkinson's walk for free! Complete the online registration and select "People with Parkinson's Register Here" as the registration category.

Donations

If you are not interested or capable of participating in the run/walk but would like to make a donation, please go to the "Online Donation" link at the bottom of the page.

Proceeds

Proceeds from the run/walk will go to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). Donations and sponsorships will benefit the APDA-NM Chapter for programs and services in New Mexico.

Early Packet Pickup

T-shirts and race day information will be available for pickup on the following days: Friday, Sept. 10th from 11:00 am-7:00 pm at the Apothecary Shop near the corner of San Mateo and Montgomery. Saturday, Sept. 11th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at Phil's Pill on 5510 Lomas Blvd NE. Sunday, Sept. 12th at the starting line prior to the run/walk from 7:00 - 8:15 am. ***Participants are encouraged to pick up their packet on Friday or Saturday.***

Directions

From I-25, take exit 225 toward Lomas Blvd/Menaul Blvd/Candelaria Rd. Turn east on Lomas Blvd (0.7 miles). Turn left on Yale Blvd NE (0.2 miles). Turn left on Tucker Ave NE. Parking is available on the south side of Tucker in the "M" lot.

Course Details

The course is a compact dirt trail that goes around the perimeter of the UNM North Campus Golf Course. It is mostly flat with some hills and is about 1.5 miles long.

Post-race Events

In addition to the run/walk, there will be booths set up with general Parkinson's information for the public, resources for patients, and fun activities for kids of all ages.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact: Davena Norris, UNM College of Pharmacy PharmD Candidate 2012, APhA-ASP Chapter President, Email: davena.norris@gmail.com, Phone: (575) 636-7326

Additional Information

Water bottles and snacks provided by the Apothecary Shop and Good Neighbor Pharmacy.

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