Saint Louis Science Center's 12th Annual Run for the Stars

Date

Start: Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Address

Saint Louis Science Center's James S. McDonnell Planetarium
Forest Park on Clayton Avenue Saint Louis, MO

Registration Closing Date

Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 2:30 PM PST

Brief Description

It’s time for the 12th Annual Run for the Stars! The run benefits the St Louis Science Center and YES (Youth Exploring Science). The courses are designed for all levels of runners including individuals, families and groups. There will also be FREE educational activities available throughout the morning for all ages!

Join us for the all of the following CERTIFIED 10K run, 5K walk/run or 1/2 mile Kids run!

MAP

Please Click Here for This Years Map

Event Schedule

Distance - Start Time
5K Wheelchair - 7:50am
10K Run - 8:00 am
5K Run/Walk - 8:00 am
1/2 Mile Kids Run - 9:30 am

T-Shirt Sizing

During the registration process, you'll be prompted to provide T-Shirt sizes. While every effort will be made to provide correct size, please note that T-SHIRT SIZES FOR REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER MAY 8 ARE NOT GUARANTEED.

Team Challenge

Get some friends, family members and co-workers together and start a team. Teams will compete in the Run for the Stars Corporate or School Division and awards will be based on the most participants per team. Teams must have a minimum of 10 members to qualify for the Team Challenge and team members may participate in any combination of the races listed above.

Team Captains

You need to create a Team Name by clicking on the Create Your Team link. After creating your team name, make sure to Register for the Event and select your Team Name from the Drop Down Box on your form.

Team Members

Click on Register Now then select the appropriate Team Registration category. Each team member registers individually and you must select your appropriate Team Name from the Drop Down Box on your form.

Individual Sponsorships

After you've completed the registration process, a personal sponsorship campaign page will automatcially be created for you. This enables your friends or family members to make online donations to this event in your name. Be sure to let everyone know that you are participating in this event and include the link to your sponsorship campaign page in your correspondence so they can donate on your behalf.

Virtual Runners

If you are unable to attend the Run For The Stars, but would like to support the Science Center, please join us as a virtual runner and we will mail you the Run For The Stars event t-shirt.

Race Information

- Races begin in front of the James S. McDonnell Planetarium.
- 10K and 5K courses are located in historic Forest Park.

Awards

- 10K & 5K Run: Awards to overall winners and to top three finishers in all age groups.
- Age groups for awards: Men & Women, under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & over.
- 5K Wheelchair: Awards to top three finishers.
- ½ Mile Fun Run: Small awards to all participants.

Packet-Pickup

- Thursday, May 20th, from 3-7 PM - Friday, May 21st, from 11AM-3PM - Saturday, May 22nd, from 7:00-7:45AM ** All sessions are held at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park **

Questions & Volunteers

For additional event information, click Here or call the Science Center at 314-289-1461.

Additional Information

Train for the Run for the Stars 5K with the FLEET FEET No Boundaries program!

No Boundaries is a TRUE beginner 10 week program that will help you gradually build up to running, run/walking, or walking a CERTIFIED 5K (3.1 mile) distance. Dedicated No Boundaries coaches will guide you from your first steps to completing the May 22nd Run for the Stars 5K goal race. Coached group workouts are on Wednesday evenings (6:30pm) and Saturday mornings (7:00am) at Creve Coeur Lake Park.

Visit FleetFeet for more information.

Online Donations

• Click here to donate to 12th Annual Run For The Stars

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