Run for Friendship 5K/10K

The Friendship Club

Saturday, September 12, 2009 @ 8:00 AM

Date

Start: Saturday, September 12, 2009 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

5K/10K runs start at 8am; 5K walk starts at 8:10am

Address

The Friendship Club
138 New Mohawk Road Nevada City, CA

Fees

Before August 20: $20 for 13+, $15 for 12 and under. After August 20: $25 for 13+, $15 for 12 and under

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 3:00 PM PST

Brief Description

This 5K/10K run/walk begins at The Friendship Club and winds through scenic Nevada City. This is a fun event for all age levels. For updated information about the race, including a course map, visit us online at www.friendshipclub.org

Awards

Awards for first overall male and female in 5K and 10K runs. Medals for first three finishers in each age division in 5K and 10K runs. Certificates of participation for all walkers. Runners and walkers can raise money through sponsorships - the top fundraiser will receive $250, the number two fundraiser will receive $150, and the number three fundraiser will receive $100. Every participant will receive a baseball cap.

Event Highlights

Race day highlights include a disc jockey, warm-up exercises, free post-race massages and complimentary food and beverages.

Sleep in for Friendship

This category is for everyone who would like to support The Friendship Club, but can't make the race. Register and we will send you a hat - then you can sleep in on race day! Just let us know your hat color preference - blue denim, dark blue or bright orange (perfect for Giants fans).

Support the mission of The Friendship Club

Founded in 1995, The Friendship Club is a prevention program that helps at-risk girls before they engage in unhealthy behaviors. We teach them life skills, personal responsibility and the value of hard work through a year-around program of educational activities, emotional support and community involvement. The Friendship Club receives no public funding - so when you participate in the Run for Friendship, you help to ensure that our girls will continue to receive the support they need.

Scenic Nevada City

Nevada City is a preserved Gold Rush town in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It is also a thriving community with fine restaurants and lodging, live music and theatre, wonderful shops, antiques, art galleries and museums. Bordering the Tahoe National Forest, Nevada City is just minutes from Sierra lakes, the Yuba River and forested trails perfect for hiking and biking. To learn more visit www.ncgold.com or www.nevadacitychamber.com

Plenty of Parking

Plenty of parking is available directly across from 138 New Mohawk Road and along the race course leading up to the registration area and start/finish line.

You can race, but can you raise?

Runners or walkers who raise money through sponsorships will receive cash awards for their efforts. Fundraisers can collect checks or cash from their sponsors or they can raise money with their own personal webpage. To set up your page, visit www.firstgiving.com/friendshipclub. Sponsors will be able to donate securely online. This sounds complicated, but is actually very, very easy. If you have questions, contact our Race Director, Shawn Ryley, at shawnr@friendshipclub.org

Additional Information

The Run for Friendship is the sixth race in the Sierra Trailblazers Gold Country Grand Prix series.

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