Place
Davidson, NC US 28036
Description
Miles for Marnie is a 5K race and a kids fun run event. The Marnie Jude Foundation organizes the race to raise money and awareness for Childhood Cancer Research.
The events originate from Davidson Elementary School in Davidson, NC.
Schedule
8:00 am – 5K Run/Walk
9:15 am – Childhood Cancer Recognition
9:30 am - Awards
10 am – Kids Fun Run
T-Shirts
A t-shirt will be given to everyone that registers by April 12, 2012.
Pricing Information
Before Race Day
5K Run/Walk = $25
Kids Fun Run = $10
Race Day
5K Run/Walk = $30
Kids Fun Run = $10
Packet Pickup
Omega Sports – 9747 Sam Furr Road #B, Huntersville, NC
Thursday, April 25, 2012 from 3 pm – 7 pm
Friday, April 26, 2012 from 10 am – 7 pm
Race Day Schedule of Events
6:30 am Race Day Packet Pickup Begins
6:30 am Race Day Registration for 5K & Fun Run Opens
8:00 am 5K Run/Walk Starts
9:15 am Childhood Cancer Recognition
9:30 am Awards Ceremony for 5K
10:00 am Kids Fun Run Starts
Prize Categories
5K:
Overall Top 3 male & female
Top 3 male & female in each category:
Under 10; 10-14; 15–19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60 & over
Timing
Davidson Timing, LLC, will provide race timing. Timing chips will be attached to race bib and are disposable. Results can be located on the Davidson Timing website www.davidsontiming.com.
Item Collection
We are collecting items to be distributed to the Blume Clinic and Hemby Children’s Hospital. Please consider bringing one or more of these items to the race.
Individually packed snacks
Individually packed drinks
Gift cards to Target, iTunes, Best Buy, etc.
Coloring Books
Small Art Kits
Volunteers
We need volunteers in the following areas:
Packet Pickup – Thursday – Omega Sports
Packet Pickup – Friday – Omega Sports
Race Day Setup
Course Monitors
Water Station
Parking
Volunteer Check-in
Race Day Packet Pickup
Race Day Registration
Food
Awards
Kids Run
Kids Activities
You can sign up for a volunteer spot at:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080A48A8AF2AA64-miles
The 5K race starts at the school and runs up South Street to Spring Street. Spring street includes a downhill section that ends at a 90 degree turn. You will then run up Woodland Street and turn right onto Lorimer Road. Follow Lorimer Road, including a left-right jog in the road to Pine Road. Turn right onto Pine Road. A water station is provided at the intersection of Pine Road and Avinger Lane. You will run down the right side of Pine Road to the water station. You will cross to the left side of the road for the water station and continue down Pine Road on the left side of the street. At the turn around, please run up Pine Road on the left side of the road. This eliminates a crossover of runners turning onto Avinger Lane. At the intersection of Avinger Lane and Pine Road, you will turn left and follow Avinger Lane to the Davidson Greenway. Veer left onto the greenway and follow the beautiful path back to the school. At the school, turn right onto South Street to the finish line.
The kids fun run is held at the Tigers on the Prowl track at Davidson Elementary School. Six laps around the track equals a mile. Children and Adults are welcome to participate in the kids fun run.
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