Earth Day 5k Run/Walk

Potts Field at CU Research Park, Boulder, CO

Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 10:00 AM

Date

Start: Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 10:00 AM

Additional Date Information

10 AM

Address

Potts Field at CU Research Park, Boulder, CO
4001 Discovery Drive Boulder, CO

Fees

$25 adults/$10 kids 12-and-under pre-registration
$30 adults/$15 kids 12-and-under day of registration

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 10:00 AM PST

Brief Description

Come join in the fun of "The Greenest 5k in Boulder" and jump start your spring training with the 9th Annual Earth Day 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 1st at the CU Boulder Research Park in Boulder. This will be fast, fun and GREEN event with all proceeds benefitting the Center for ReSource Conservation (CRC), a local 501c3 non-profit committed to leading our community towards a more sustainable future.

Directions

**Help us make this a green event but WALKING, TAKING THE BUS, or BIKING to this event! Parking is available but limited so please carpool if you must drive.
Directions from US 36: Take the Foothills Parkway exit off of US 36. Follow Foothills Pkwy north to Colorado (2nd light). Turn left (west) onto Colorado Ave. CU Research Park is on the right (north) side of Colorado Ave. CU Research Park is off of Colorado Avenue, between Foothills Pkwy & 30th Street in Boulder.

Course

This flat, fast course can be used to qualify for the Bolder Boulder in May. All ages and abilities welcome.

Mail-in Entry Form

You can pick up race entry forms at Fleet Feet Sports on Broadway or the Boulder Running Company on Pearl Street in Boulder. The stores will collect your entry or you can mail it in to the address on the form.

Race Day Registration and Bib Pick-Up

Race Day registration and pre-registration bib pick-up will be available on race day from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. just inside the gate to the CU Track.

Prizes

Prizes for top 3 overall men and women, top man and woman Masters (40+).

PRIZES FOR BEING GREEN:

Noodles and Company will provide prizes for all runners participating in the following greening events: *walking, bking or taking the bus to the race. *bringing a pair of shoes to recycle. *Going "Cupless" by bringing your own bottle and getting water from Hydro-Pour system *purchasing carbon offsets

Additional Information

Race Day Registration is available from 8:30 am to 9:30 am inside the gate to the CU Track.

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