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Kwanzaa Fest 2010 - 5K Walk/Run and 1 Mile Kid's Run

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Event Day Schedule

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Packet Pick-Up Only: Automobile Building - Fair Park
Friday December 10, 2010

Saturday December 11, 2010

(No individual or team registration will be permitted on Saturday, December 11, 2010)

 

2:00PM - 7:00PM

6:00AM-7:30AM

Aerobic warm-up and stretching exercises with fitness experts 7:15AM
Pre-event Ceremonies 8:05AM
5K Walk and Run 8:15AM
1 Mile Kid's Run 9:00AM
Post Race Party 9:45AM
Distribution of Individual & Team Prizes 10:00AM
HealthFest 10:00AM
Additional Details
Arrive EARLY. Parking areas will be congested. (NOTE: Parking will be $8.00 - $10.00)
  • Walk and run will begin in front of the Automobile Building - Fair Park
  • Line up at start according to speed: fastest runners up front, slowest to rear. Walkers should start at the back of the crowd
  • Food and water will be available at the finish line
  • Portable toilets will be located near the Automobile Building
  • Medical tent, medical personnel will be available at finish line
  • 1st place Prizes for the fastest finishers in the 5K Walk/Run event (for defined age categories)
  • Last but not least, the beginning of healthier lifestyles habits!
Awards/Prizes
Individual awards to top overall male & female participants, and to male & female participants in each of these age groups for the 5K Walk/Run event only.
  • 14 & Under
  • 15-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70 and Above

Electronic Tag Timing:

  • Electronic tag timing will be used for the 5K Walk/Run event. You must wear a tag to be timed and eligible for awards. Age group awards will be determined by tag time. Tag time devices must return to appropriate personnel after you cross the finish line.

The three teams with the largest number of team members on event day will receive individual prizes for all team members. Prizes will be distributed after the 5K Walk/Run event.

For additional information about this event, please send an e-mail to
kwanzaafest-5kwalk@sbcglobal.net.

Click Here to register!

NOTE: KwanzaaFest volunteers are unable to supervise children while parents/guardians participate in the run/walk the 5K event. Please make plans to secure supervision for your child(ren) during the walk/run events.