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

Registration and Packet Pick Up Information

Date/Time Saturday, December 11, 2010
5K Walk/Run - 8:15AM
1 Mile Kid's Run - 9:00AM
Location Automobile Building - Fair Park
Fee None
Online Registration Closes Team Challenge - December 4, 2010
Individual - December 8, 2010
Packet Pick-Up Automobile Building - Fair Park Friday December 10, 2010 2:00PM - 7:00PM
Saturday, December 11, 2010, 6:00AM to 7:30AM
(Packet pick-up will be located near the Automobile Building, located in Fair Park)
Parking Fair Park parking lot (Parking will be $8.00 - $10.00)

Additional Details

Now is the time to lace up those running shoes and start training! This will be a historical event that combines running with entertainment.

Warm up with renowned fitness experts. In addition, the event features a post-event power breakfast and health fair.

Each registered participant and finisher will receive the following:

  • T-shirt and goodie bag
  • Water along the course
  • Food and water at the finish lines
  • 1st place prizes for fastest finishers in the 5K Walk/Run event(for defined age categories)
  • Last but not least, the beginning of healthier lifestyles habits!

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.

Rules

All entries will be confirmed by email. You must register to participate!

  • You must be able to complete the 5K Walk/Run in 2 hours.
  • You must be at least 18 years old. Kids under 18 must be registered by a parent or guardian.
  • You must be in good health and physically prepared to undertake the challenges of a 5K walk/run.
  • Family and friends are not permitted to pick up your packet. No exceptions! You must show photo I.D. to pick up your packet on Friday, December 10, 2010 (2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and Saturday, December 11, 2010 (6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.)
  • Sorry, no skateboards, bikes, animals or inline skates will be allowed on the course.
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.

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Personal Information
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A team consists of ten (10) or more members. The three teams with the largest number (75% of registered team members) on event day (Saturday, December 11, 2010) will receive individual prizes for all team members. Each team member must complete a registration form. If you are walking with a team, please complete the informational boxes below. Registration deadline for teams: December 4, 2010. Team registration forms received after December 4, 2010 will not be considered (only as an individual registrant).

Team Information
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Liability Waiver

I know that running and/or walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run or walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the course. I assume all risks associated with running and walking in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including low temperatures and/or wind chill, traffic and conditions of the road. All such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of this entry, I hereby for myself, heirs, executors, and administrators waive any and all claims I may have for damages against the KwanzaaFest Organization, KwanzaaFest Board of Directors, and all sponsors and individuals associated with the event, their representatives and successors, and assignees for any and all injuries suffered by me in connection with this event, including pre and post race activities. I hereby grant permission to the KwanzaaFest Organization and its authorized agents to use my name, photographs, videotapes, motion pictures in connection with this event, including any other record of my participation in this event for any purpose. (If UNDER 18 years of age your Parent or Legal Guardian must read and agree to the above below waivers and disclaimers.)

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