6th Annual Lighthouse/City YMCA 5K Run/Walk and SilverSneakers 2 Mile Fun Walk

Date

Start: Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 8:30 AM

Address

Lighthouse/City YMCA
2900 N. Columbus Blvd, Between Fort Lowell and Glenn Tucson, AZ

Registration Closing Date

Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 3:00 PM PST

Brief Description

The YMCA is dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. All proceeds will go towards the YMCAs Strong Kids campaign; geared towards funding scholarships to serve youth/families who would not be able to afford the YMCAs wide variety of programs and services (such as day care, summer camp, swim lessons, memberships, after school programs). Over the past 5 years, this race has raised over $100,000 for this important cause.

Additional Information

The 5K run will head north on Columbus, turning onto the Rillito River Pathway, offering a USAT&F certified flat, scenic mountain run/walk for participants of all ages and levels. We welcome everyone to participate: competitive runners, recreational walkers, baby joggers, wheelchair athletes, dog walkers, and seniors. The 2 Mile SilverSneakers Fun Walk is again back - this fun, non-timed event for all ages starts just a few minutes after the 5k leaves. The YMCA 5K has again partnered with the Southern Arizona Roadrunners (SAR) to become a good neighbor event. Print out a registration form (PDF Format) to mail in. Please go to: www.tucsonymca.org FREE: 200 yd Fun Run for all kids 8 & under. Start time: 9:30 am in the park, near the same area as the start/finish of the adult race. All children receive a certificate and prizes for finishing. FREE: Daycare available (8-10am) to the first 20 children signed up. FREE: Shuttles running from Camp Lowell Corporate Center (.5 miles away, on Fort Lowell, south side of street) to the start/finish line from 7:30-10:30am on race day. FREE: Food/refreshments/raffle prizes - donations from Fry's, Safeway, Booster Juice, Clif Bar,Trader Joe's, Chris French of Mary Kay, Buddy’s Grill, Fleet Feet, Azul's, Hotel Congress, Water Street Station, Hilton, Jimmy John's, The Good Egg, Body Works, Gadabout, Oasis FREE: Live music/entertainment from our exclusive radio sponsor 97.5 BOBFM, and the Tucson Taiko Co-Op Drumming Group to perform. FREE: YMCA Rock Wall to climb. FREE: YMCA short sleeved t-shirts to first 450 people entered for the 5K. Prizes: Courtesy of Fleet Feet Sports, prizes will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in each 5-year age group. Top male and female 5k runners and top male and female 5k master's runners (40+) each receive a prize. Packet Pick Up/Late Registration: 1) Saturday, 2/20/10, at Fleet Feet Sports. 7301 E. Tanque Verde Road. 886-7800. 2) On race day from 7-8am in McCormick Park. Race Day Registration: Available from 7-8am at McCormick Park. Cost is $20, cash or check only. Call Jennifer Zoucha @ (520) 885-2782 for any questions or to volunteer. Thank you to our sponsors: Platinum Sponsors ($1,000+): Walmart, United Healthcare. Gold ($500+): Tucson Electric Power; SilverSneakers; R & A CPA's; Mesch, Clark, and Rothschild PC.; Sabino Electric; Tucson Orthopaedic Institute; Integra Silver ($250+): Earl Kai Chann Associates; Tucson Gastroenterology Specialists; DM Lovitt Insurance; MJM Consulting; Brady Industries; Sundt; Fleet Feet; Ira J. Gold Co.; Southern Arizona Endodontics; Foot Solutions; Hotel Congress Thank you to Clear Channel Communications for Billboard Space!

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