ROK-a-5K Road Race

Date

Start: Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:00 AM

Address

Patton Park
Bay Rd. (Rt 1A) Hamilton, MA

Registration Closing Date

Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:00 PM PST

ONLINE REG IS NOW CLOSED

You can sign up today till 7pm at New England Running Company or sign up tomorrow starting at 5:30am at Patton Park at the registration tent near the Gazebo.

Event Details

Open to the public, the Families Get Fit Festival will feature the ROK-a-5K Road Race at 7am, the Kids ROK Off-Road Triathlon at 9:00am and a health fair from 7am to 1pm. The festival will include health care providers, local food vendors, and other exhibitors promoting healthy lifestyles. A kids' fun zone including a musical concert by “Eat Like a Rainbow” performer Jay Mankita, a Pro BMX Show and other cool athletic demos and family activities will round out the festival.

Start Time

7am

Max Field

300

Costs

5k-$20 till June 15th (+$5 after June 16)

Registration Deadline for Pre-Packet Pickup

Register prior to Thursday July 14th at 8am in order to pick up your pre race packet at New England Running Company. Otherwise you will pick up your packet on race morning July 16th.

Registration

Will open on race day at 5:30am.

Course

This 5K course is pending USATF certification. Runners should expect a fast, flat course starting just inside Patton Park, near the train tracks. You will run down Bay Rd. and take a scenic tour on a hard packed trail that is absolutely gorgeous. You'll cut back onto Bay Rd. and head back to Patton Park, with the finish line set for in and around the Gazebo.

Technical Shirts

All runners will receive a technical shirt. Sizes cannot be guaranteed after June 15th

Awards

Awards will be given to the first place finisher in each of the following age groups: U-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Top M/F will receive a $200 gift card for New England Running Co. 2nd place M/F overall will receive a $100 gift card, and 3rd place M/F overall will receive a $50 gift card. Newbie Category-Top Male/Female Finisher

Aid Stations

There will be 2 opportunites for water on the course.

Pre Race Packet Pickup

Available at New England Running Company on Friday the 15th from 10-7. NER will be holding a free raffle for those who pick up their race bag at the store. Enter to win a free pair of sneakers.

Newbie Category

If this is your first time running in a road race you should sign up in this category. A chance to win some great prizes/awards.

Race Morning Packet Pickup

Will open at 5:30am at race site.

Title Sponsor

K-Swiss

Supporting Sponsors

New England Running Company, Pinnacle Bikes, Manchester Athletic Club, Seaside Cycle, New England Land Trust, B&S Sport Science and Bodytuning Physical Therapy.

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