Blue Ridge Foot Center Run for Kids' Sake Off-road 5K and Walk

Warren Wilson College

Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 8:30 AM

Date

Start: Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 8:30 AM

Address

Warren Wilson College
701 Warren Wilson Road Swannanoa, NC

Fees

5K - $20 until June 20th, $25 thereafter

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:00 PM PST

Other Registration Opportunities

You may register for the race on Friday, June 24 from 5-7pm in the United Way Building at 50 S. French Broad Ave. Day-of registration is from 7-8am at the DeVries Athletic Center at Warren Wilson College.

Additional Information

8:30am - 5K
Walkers follow runners.

The Course
The Warren Wilson College campus is consistently called one of the most beautiful in the country. The course begins in front of DeVries Athletic Center, crosses a spectacular pedestrian bridge and traverses the central campus on the way to the College Farm. After passing scenic pastures, a single track trail leads you to the organic garden. The final leg includes a beautiful pond, more single track and broad views of the Swannanoa mountain range before returning via the pedestrian bridge to a flat finish on the athletic fields. Although some of the run will have to take place on pavement, the majority will be on dirt. The entire route is off public streets. Because of the course terrain, no strollers or dogs are allowed in the run. Click here for a course map.

5K registration limited to 250 participants

Pre-Registration and Packet Pickup
Friday, June 24 from 5-7pm in the Turner Conference Room on the first floor of the United Way Building at 50 S. French Broad Ave.

Day of Registration & Packet Pick-Up
7:00 to 8:00am at Warren Wilson College.

Location Directions
Take I-40 Exit 55 to US 70, turn right on US 70 and travel 1.5 miles to the traffic light at Warren Wilson Road. Turn left on Warren Wilson Road and travel about 1.5 miles to campus. Look for the signs for registration and parking.

Awards
Awards Ceremony immediately following.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers and the top finisher in the following categories: overall, masters, Bigs, 12- under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. Overall and masters winners are not eligible for age group prizes.

All runners will be given an official time and place for their run.

The Cause
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC works with adults who want to make a difference and children who need a caring and constant presence in their lives. Kids with mentors are more likely to finish high school and enroll in college and less likely to join a gang or use drugs and alcohol. For many “Littles,” a Big Brother or Big Sister can help them see possibilities that they never knew existed.

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