My First 5k

Date

Start: Sunday, January 3, 2010 @ 8:10 AM

Additional Date Information

Kids' Winter Fun Runs - 8:10am; 5k Run/Walk - 8:30

Address

Sacramento
10th Street & Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA

Fees

$25 on or before Dec. 23, $30 after; Kids'Funs $15 anytime

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

My First 5k, powered by Whole Foods Market. Whether it's your first 5k ever, or your first in 2010, you're sure to enjoy this time of celebration. The race will culminate with a New Year's toast and an opportunity to write down your personal 2010 health resolution.

Course

My First 5k is a flat and fast 5K course which begins and ends at the State Capitol and loops around beautiful Capitol Park.

Age Divisions

12 & under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 5 year increments to 80+

Awards

Awards ceremony to follow the event at 9:45am. Overall winners and top three finishers in each age division will receive awards. All first-time 5k finishers will receive a special medal. All participants in the Kids' Winter Fun Run receive medals.

Team Info

We encourage you to participate as a team, whether it's a corporate team, or a group of friends and/or family. The team with the most members who complete the race will receive a free Socci physical education system donated to the school of their choice (valued at $399.99). Team members must register individually and supply a common team name at time of registration.

Race Contact

(916) 534-7750 - CA Wellness Task Force

Packet Pick-Up

You may pick up your race packet or register on Saturday, January 2 from 10am - 5pm at Fleet Feet Sports, 2311 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. Packets can also be picked up on race morning starting at 7am. Race-day registration is also available starting at 7am.

Beneficiary

CA Wellness Task Force

Additional Information

Please join us for this very unique event to kick off your new year of healthy habits and also the new racing season for 2010. Our event features: A custom t-shirt, computerized race timing, great refreshments, scenic downtown course, live music from the Wooden Nickel Band, awards, raffle, and kids' entertainment. In fact, all kids in the Kids' Winter Fun Runs will receive a special #1 foam finger at the finish.

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