Trailblazer Two-Fifths Marathon / 5K Run/Walk

Legacy Pavilion, River Legacy Parks (near N. Cooper & NW Green Oaks Blvd intersection), 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX US 76006

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Awards in The Two-Fifths will be given to 1st Overall male and female finishers, 1st Masters  male and female finishers. 1st Seniors  male and female finishers. Top 3 finishers in the following age/gender groups also will be awarded: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over. For the 5K, 1st Overall male and female finishers, 1st Masters  male and female finishers. Top 3 finishers in the following age/gender groups also will be awarded: 6 & Under, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over. Finisher awards to all Two-Fifths finishers.

Net proceeds will be given to Girls Inc. of Tarrant County-– “inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold”; Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County, ”promoting the dignity & independence of the disabled, the elderly,….by delivering nutritious meals, ….”; SafeHaven of Tarrant County “with a mission to end family violence through safety, support, prevention and social change”. Donated school supplies & packaged foods & toiletries, etc. to Girls Inc, Meals On Wheels & SafeHaven respectively. [www.girlsinctarrant.org]  & [www.safehaventc.org] & [www.mealsonwheels.org]

Arlington, TX 76006

This is a fun & competitive race in beautiful River Legacy Parks in north Arlington. The Two-Fifths course: bridges, straight/curved, slight up/down inclines & flat stretches, wooded /open areas. The 5K course is flat & fast, and is mostly tree-shaded. DIRECTIONS FROM DALLAS, FORT WORTH, etc. Exit onto N. Cooper off I-30 in Arlington and go N. Turn L at the intersection of Cooper & Green Oaks. Turn R at the very next intersection & go into the Park. Continue on the park entrance road. Turn L at the first road on the left. Continue until you see race activity.

This will be the second edition of this race – probably anywhere in the world. Complete results from last year – and this year’s -- can be found on the Web at www.runningintheusa.com and other sites.

Mail-in fees are $30 (The Two-Fifths) OR $20 (5K)  if mailed by 9/10/11 (Forms may be obtained by e-mail from jephaa@yahoo.com or http://www.runningintheusa.com/jeph on the Web). Walk-in fees (through 9/16) are $30 (The Two-Fifths) OR $20 (5K) at The RUNNER, 3535 W. Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington TX 76013 (817-461-2281). Race day fees - $35 (The Two-Fifths) OR $25 (5K). Plus school supplies, packaged foods or toiletries and personal health care items on race day.

1. Offers unvarnished racing fun & competition. 2. Provides a chance to do the shortest double-digit mile race associated with the marathon (for those who can’t run/walk too far) and a good training run (for those already used to longer distance races). 3.Provides some funds to three organizations which address some serious problems and cater to victims of those problems in our midst. COURSE WILL CLOSE AT 11:30 AM (allows for a 20 min/mile pace in The Two-Fifths).