FM 1960 St. Patrick's Day Parade 5K Fun Run & Walk

FM 1960 & Champion Forest Drive

Sunday, March 11, 2012 @ 2:00 PM

Date

Start: Sunday, March 11, 2012 @ 2:00 PM

Address

FM 1960 & Champion Forest Drive
corner of Champion Forest Drive and Farm to Market 1960 drive Houston, TX

Fees

$25 until 2/26 $30 after 2/26

Brief Description

We invite you to be a part of the very first FM 1960 St. Patrick’s Day Parade 5K Fun Run & Walk which will be held right before the 34th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Proceeds from the FM 1960 St. Patrick’s Day 5K Fun Run & Walk support the FM 1960 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Cypress Creek EMS Scholarship Program. The race will begin at 1:15 PM and is open to runners and walkers. The parade/race will start at Champions Forest Drive and end on Kuykendahl.

Race Info

The race will begin at 2:00 PM and is open to runners and walkers. The parade/race will start at Champions Forest Drive and end on Kuykendahl. The course will be a certified 5K and will take place rain or shine.

Registration

Online - You may register online at Active.com In person - You may register in person at Sun & Ski Sports 5503 FM 1960 W. Houston, TX 77069 on the following dates: Saturday, March 3, 2012 Saturday, March 10, 2012 NOTE: *There will be NO race day packet pickup or registration*

Start Times

2:00p.m. Wheelchair division start. Brakes and helmets required. No hand crank/cycle wheelchairs. 2:00p.m Start of 5K fun run/walk

Race Day Logistics

Racecourse – The race will begin on Champions Forest Drive and FM 1960 and end on Kuykendahl and FM 1960. Post-Race Party – Join us after for a post race party and parade immediately following the race.

Course Prohibited

Headphones are discouraged due to safety reasons. Roller skates, bicycles or pets are prohibited. In accordance with the USA Track & Field regulations, wheelchair racers must wear helmets. Hand crank or hand cycle wheelchairs are not allowed.

Course Certification

The FM 1960 St. Patrick’s Day 5K Fun Run is sanctioned by USA Track & Field and the Gulf Association of USA Track & Field. 5K race participants are expected to strictly adhere to USA Track & Field operating regulations. The 5K fun run/walk is unsanctioned and non-competitive, and fun for the whole family!

Hydration Stations

Water will be available at the start and finish lines. Additional hydration stations will be set up along the racecourse.

Additional Information

Fees: $25 through 2/26/12 $30 after 2/26/12 Expect thousands of spectators to cheer you on. Costumes encouraged.

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