Memorial Medical Center Cancer Awareness Run & Ride

Date

Start: Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 6:00 AM

Additional Date Information

See schedules below

Address

Modesto Junior College (West Campus)
2201 Blue Gum Avenue Modesto, CA

Fees

Listed by category

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 12:00 PM PST

The Run

10K and 2-mile Run/Walk

Schedule

7:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. 10K and 2-Mile Run/Walk
9:45 a.m.Kids Fun Run
Free for ages 10 and under. Sign up at Shadow Chase Running Club booth.
10:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony and Prize Drawings (must be present to win)
11:00 a.m. Barbecue Lunch (included in registration fee)

Course

Flat and fast, on paved streets and campus roads Divisions: Separate men’s and women’s categories for the following age groups and distances:
10K: age 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over, wheelchair
2 mile: age 8 & under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over, wheelchair.

Awards

Medals for first, second and third place for men and women in each group and distance. Cash awards of $50 for overall male and female winners in both races.

Fees

If registration received on or before September 3:
12 & under = $12; Adults = $25
If registration received after September 3:
12 & under = $15; Adults = $30
Event shirts guaranteed only to those who register before September 3.

For more information, call 209-569-7789.

Pre-registered Packet Pick-Up: Friday, September 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at event site.

The Ride

Cyclists can choose the 63-mile (100K), 30-mile (50K) or the 12-mile Family Ride. All routes start and end at the West Campus of Modesto Junior College.

Schedule

The Ride
6:00 a.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. 63-Mile Ride Begins
9:00 a.m. 30-Mile Ride Begins
10:00 a.m. 12-Mile Ride Begins
11:00 a.m. Post-Ride Barbecue Lunch (included in registration free)
1:00 p.m. All Courses Will Close
Prize Drawing: Check the prize booth for your bib number after the ride (must be present to win)

Route Descriptions

Cyclists can choose the 63-mile (100K), 30-mile (50K) or the 12-mile Family Ride. All routes start and end at the West Campus of Modesto Junior College.
Following lightly traveled roads, riders will travel through orchards west of Modesto. The longer rides include several river crossings and views of the nearby Diablo Range.

12-mile ride

An easy loop through orchards, with a snack stop just past the mid-point of the ride.

30-mile ride

Reaches further into the Delta farmland, crosses the Tuolumne River and includes a rest stop at Laird Park.

63-mile ride

Travels into southern Stanislaus County. It crosses the Tuolumne River and takes the rider through the rich farmlands of our valley. The ride takes a break at Laird Park before returning to Modesto Junior College via the Wood Colony Area.

Food

Along each route, riders will find fully supported rest stops with cycling-specific snacks.

Support

All routes will be clearly marked and maps will be available at the Registration table. SAG support will be provided on all routes. Cyclists are advised to carry at least one water bottle and carry a spare tube and tools for flats.

Rules

All riders must wear an ANSI approved helmet, carry medical ID and emergency phone numbers. Obey all California traffic laws, ride single file and yield to the runners. Participants (under 18) must ride with an adult rider. No passenger under the age of 6 or weighing less than 60 pounds may participate in the 30- or 63-mile rides. Passengers on the 12-mile ride must wear a helmet. Participants must check in at registration at the conclusion of the ride to receive lunch ticket.

Fees

If registration received on or before September 3: 12 & under = $15; Adults = $45
Add $5 per rider for registration received after September 3.
Cycling jerseys are guaranteed only to those who register before September 3.
For more information, please call 209-569-7789.

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

Map

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