6th Annual Teal Ribbon 5k - Race Against Time

Fairmount Park / Location: Fairmount Park / Please Touch Museum

Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 8:30 AM

Date

Start: Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 8:30 AM

Address

Fairmount Park / Location: Fairmount Park / Please Touch Museum
Belmont Avenue & North Concourse Drive Philadelphia, PA

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 9:00 AM PST

Brief Description

Start your Memorial Day by participating in the Annual Teal Ribbon 5K run/walk. Well organized, beautiful well marked course, great food & prizes. This is a USATF Certified Course in beautiful Fairmount Park. It is a fast, flat 5K on paved roads.

Packet Pick-Up - Friday, May 21 & Saturday, May 22

Friday, May 21 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22 from 11:00am-3:00pm Philadelphia Runner, Glen Eagle Square 571 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills, PA

Packet Pick-Up - Sunday, May 23

Sunday, May 23 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dick's Sporting Goods, Metroplex Shopping Center 2430 Chemical Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Packet Pick-Up - Friday, May 28

Friday, May 28 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Philadelphia Runner 16th & Sansom Streets, Philadelphia PA

Race Day Registration

Begins at 7:00 AM across the street from the Please Touch Museum ( Belmont Ave and Avenue of the Republic - formerlly known as North Concourse Drive). Race Day Registration - $25.00, Children 6-12 - $20.00, children under 5 - FREE.

Race Day Schedule

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Pre-Reg. pick-up & Race Day Registration 8:15 AM - Warm-up with Sandy Weston of Weston Fitness 8:30 AM - 5K Run Start 8:35 AM- 5K Walk Start 9:15 - Teal Racers - Kid's Fun Run (tentative time) 9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony

Awards

Cash Awards will be given to the top 3 males/females, $150, $100, $50. A special award will be given to the 1st Ovarian Cancer Survivor to cross the finish line. Plus medals will be given to the top 3 in ten year age groups, 12 & under through 60 & over.

Electronic DAG Timed 5k

Timed 5k - You will receive a DAG Chip timing BIB. These BIBs contain an electronic timing chip, allowing us to quickly and accurately determine winners. It is important that you avoid folding or crumpling your BIB, as this could affect its ability to transmit your time. These BIB MUST be returned. If you forget to return the BIB, you will be billed $10.00 for the replacement cost. There will be volunteers present to assist with the collection of the BIBs.

Un-Timed 5k

Standard BIBs will be issued. Participants who are not timed will not be listed on the race results.

Teal Racers - Kid's FUN Run

Teal Racers - Kid's FUN Run for children 9 and under. Registration begins at the Teal Ribbon 5k on May 30 at 7:00 AM. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.trocrf.org and will be available at the run/walk. Dash distance will vary based on age. The fee is $2.00/per child.

Parking

Free and easy parking available.

Additional Information

Please note: T-shirts will be available in limited quantities on race day, with no size guarantee. Post race refreshments.

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