Race for Wishes 5K

Date

Start: Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

Additional Date Information

9:00 AM Start Time

Address

City Park
17th Avenue & Colorado Blvd Denver, CO

Fees

$30 Adults; $25 Seniors (60 +), $25 18 & Under, $10 Kids 12 & Under (no shirt)

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 10:59 PM PST

Brief Description

You can RUN or WALK, or stroll at this event. The 5K is a timed USATF certified course and you can use this as a qualifier for the Bolder Boulder. You can walk the 5K course as well. The Family Fun Run/Walk route is a 1K loop around City Park’s Ferril Lake. No bicycles, skates or dogs are allowed on the courses.

TEAM REGISTRATION

Team Captains
 Click the yellow 'Create Your Team' tab above to create your team
Team Members
 Click 'Register Now,' select your category and select your team name from the drop down list to register.

Information

You can RUN or WALK, or stroll at this event. The 5K is a timed USATF certified course and you can use this as a qualifier for the Bolder Boulder. You can walk the 5K course as well. The Family Fun Run/Walk route is a 1K loop around City Park’s Ferril Lake. No bicycles, skates or dogs are allowed on the courses.

Race Day Check-In

Starts at 8:00am. Pre-registered 5K runner and walkers pick up bibs and T-shirts; runners also get timing chips. Pledge donations should be turned in prior to race start at check-in. Race day registration available for additional $5.

Special Guests to Congratulate You at the Finish

Race finishers will be congratulated by a wish child. All 5K runners, walkers and fun run participants will receive a goodie bag and 2-for-1 admission to the Denver Zoo on race day. In addition, there will be lots of after-race fun for the whole family -- great food, entertainment, kids’ activities and live music by the “Ugly Rumor” rock and roll cover band.

Family Fun Run

Register your whole family for only $25. Not only is it a great way for everyone in the family to have a wonderful day while making wishes come true, but each family member will get a "Buy One, Get One Free" admission to the Denver Zoo on Race day.

Raise Pledges

Help make more wishes come true by going the extra mile. Whether you’re a runner, walker, family or team member, we hope you ask family, friends, and co-workers to support your efforts and the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a donation. When you register, a fundraising page will be created for you and you can send emails to your potential supporters. They can make their donation on this personal online page. OR, to be sent a pledge form and instructions, contact Debbie at dlsentinc@aol.com.

Form A Team

Maximize the fun and fundraising. Organize a team, choose a theme and name, set a fundraising goal, and then exceed it! You can celebrate your success on race day, knowing you’ve helped create hope, strength and joy in the lives of Colorado wish kids. For ideas and to get started, contact Debbie at dlsentinc@aol.com.

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