Join us for the
2nd Annual Swazi 5K
September 18, 2010
The Swazi 5K helps sponsor teams going to Swaziland through the Swaziland Partnership at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene (BFC). The Swaziland Partnership works to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS and its devastating effects in Swaziland. Teams work on medical, educational, compassion, and construction projects. You can be confident that 100% of the net proceeds go toward these efforts.
When:
• September 18, 2010
Indoor Fun Walk Sawyer Center begins at 8 a.m.
1 mile Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. (self-timed)
5K (3.1 miles) Walk/Run begins at 9 a.m.
Awards Presentation & Door Prizes - After 5K
Expo & Entertainment - All morning
Where:
• The start and finish line is located on the campus of Southern Nazarene University (at NW 39 and College ) with course looping through neighborhoods in Bethany
What:
• Participants walk or run the 5k (3.1 miles) starting at 9 a.m.
• The one mile Run/Walk starts at 8:30 a.m. The Indoor Fun Walk at the SNU Sawyer Center starts at 8 a.m.(self-timed)
To Pre-Register:
• Internet registration available through sign-me-up.com/69093 and will close at midnight September 16
• Mail-in registrations will be available soon at BFC and various sites throughout the city
• Pre-registration for the 5k is $20 or $25 on the day of the race
• Pre-registration for the one mile walk/run is $15 or $20 on the day of the race
Race day Registration and Packet Pickup:
• Race day registration and on-site packet pickup: 5K 6:30-8:30 a.m., 1 mile Run/Walk 6:30-8:15 a.m., 1 mile indoor Walk 6:30-7:45 a.m. (Located at 39th and College on the SNU grounds)
• In-person packet pickup and registration for all events is Thursday, September 16 from 4-7 p.m., and Friday, September 17 from 2-6 p.m. at the Family Life Center (Building on north side of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene located on northeast side of the intersection at Mueller/Beaver streets in Bethany)
General Information:
• Certified and sanctioned USATF course using Champion Chip timing provided by DG Productions, Inc.
• Advertisements to appear on various Running websites and posters
• Swazi race t-shirt guaranteed for registrations paid by September 12, so register early
• Awards immediately after the race. You don't have to win the race to win a prize!
• Expo with music, sponsor tables, vendors, drawings for door prizes all morning
• Participants come early to enjoy the atmosphere and help support the ongoing efforts in Swaziland!
• This 5k event is designed so that people at various fitness levels can take part.
Participants can be involved on September 18 only or choose to raise money for individual scholarships for themselves or others by securing pledges for donations per mile from private individuals. Participants will document personal cumulative mileage over 30 days. These pledges will enable the individual/designee to join a future GO team. Information and sign-up sheets are coming soon. Watch this website!
For further information, contact:
Karen Dedmon (Race Director)
karen-dedmon@sbcglobal.net