Place
Grand Rapids, MI US 49525
Description
When you register for the 5K Walk/Run, you have the option to donate $3.00 to a Northview Band Student Account to be used for future band functions.
Group Rate: $23.00 per person if 5 or more persons register together. Must register by May 14, 2015. NO Race Day Group Sign Ups. You still have the option to donate $3.00 to a Northview Band Student Account to be used for future band functions.
The BAND-its 5K walk/run is to benefit the Northview Band grades 5 - 12. Northview is one of the few bands that are NOT ‘Pay to Play.’ The Northview Public Schools Band program has established itself as one of the truly outstanding music programs in the state of Michigan.
Currently there are over 580 students from approximately 500 families actively involved in the Northview Band Program from grades 5-12. The Band Boosters pay for the show design, drill design, music, wind/drum/guard/marching instruction, some refreshments, copyright fees, competition fees, association fees, awards, scholarships, clinicians, guest artists and equipment.
Each year several Northview students are selected for the All-State Concert Band and Jazz Band. Former graduates are now professional symphony performers, jazz musicians and music teachers. The high school has been on nine successful European concert tours and one is scheduled for this summer!
Course
Start at Max Colley Jr. Performing Arts Center. West on Rahn to private drive between Northview HS and Middle School. South on private drive between schools to Ambrose. Ambrose to Eldon. Eldon to Huntington. Huntington to Woodsbury. Woodsbury to Ambrose. South on Ambrose to Westwood. East on Westwood to Lester. North on Lester to Eldon. West on Eldon to Ambrose. North on Ambrose to private drive between Northview HS and Middle School. North on private drive between schools to Rahn. East on Rahn to Max Colley Jr. Performing Arts Center. North down drive to Max Colley Jr. Performing Arts Center to finish.
Packet Pick Up and Late Registraton
Race Day - 5:00 PM to 6:40 PM. Race starts 7:00 PM SHARP Northview High School – Max Colley Jr PAC 4451 Hunsburger NE Grand Rapids MI 49525
Parking
Parking is available behind Northview High School and by the track. DO NOT park in Max Colley PAC lot.
Awards
Medals will be given out three deep in each age group. Trophies will be given to overall male and female runners as well as masters overall male and female runners. Age groups are as follows: 12 and under; 13-15; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45- 49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65 -70; 70+
T-Shirts
The race shirt is a short sleeve cotton shirt. At packet pickup, a shirt will be given to all those who pre-registered. The remaining shirts will be available to late registrants during packet pickup time, but there is no guarantee there will be any remaining or correct size.
Post Race Party
The post race party will be held in the Max Colley Jr. Performing Arts Center parking lot, directly after the race
Directions
Race Participant Survey
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