Gold Star Run for Honor 5k & 10K

Swampscott High School

Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

Date

Start: Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

Address

Swampscott High School
200 Essex Street Swampscott, MA

Registration Closing Date

Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 2:30 PM PST

Brief Description

“Gold Star Run for Honor” is a 5K/10K road race that will honor the dedication of our native Swampscott soldier, SPC Jared Raymond. Jared dutifully served our country with pride, honor and diligence to assure the freedom and democracy that had been established centuries ago can be spread across the globe. Because of his service for our country his life was taken while on active duty during combat operations stationed in Iraq. Please run for Jared or any other soldier that you want to support.

Entry Fees

$25 Pre-Reg through April 15 and $30 April 15-Race Day..."Jareds Team $35 Pre-Reg through April 15 and $40

Team Jared Info

All "Team Jared" runners will receive special discounts on coaching and other programs from B&S Fitness or Sport Science - Contact Brandi for details bnsfitness@yahoo.com.

Award Categories 5k and 10k

Top Male and Female Finishers for each race. Age Groups: 1st, 2nd and 3rd M/F in each age group: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Team Jared - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Military/Para-military - 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Aid Stations

There will be 1 aid station along the course for the 5k which will make it 2 for the 10k since it is a loop.

Tech Shirts Limited to TOP 200 Registered!

DO NOT hesitate to register! ONLY the top 200 runners registered (both races combined) will receive a tech shirt.

Military/Para-Military/Police - Special Category!!

If you are a current or past military/para-military/Police this category is for YOU!! Compete against your fellow brethren in full-gear and show everyone how tough and dedicated you are as a soldier or police personnel. Age and gender do not matter in this category - however you must be in full garb. Special awards will go to the top three overall finishers.

Thank you sponsors and Supporters

Swampscott Police Department, B&S Fitness and B&S Sport Science

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up

TBA

Additional Information

If you would like to "Run for Jared" please register under category "Team Jared" for the 5k or 10k distance. You will also be eligable to win in your age group category. 100% of the extra $10 will go into the Jared Raymond Foundation for scholarships. Even if you did not know Jared - by running on his team you will be supporting the many brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom and country.

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