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Event: Big Blue Quest Walk/Run 2008

Bring your family and support the fight against colon and rectal cancer during the 5th annual Big Blue Quest — A Fun Walk and Run for Colon and Rectal Cancer Awareness and Research.
Saturday, April 19, 2008 North Park, South Ridge (pool area)

See details below:
A fun walk and run for Colon and Rectal Cancer awareness and research.
 

Event schedule:
8:30 a.m. - Registration
9:30 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk
9:45 a.m. - 2K Fun Walk

Entry fee:
Preregistered: $25.
Race-Day Registration: $30.
(Cash, check or money orders - no credit cards)

Registration by mail must be postmarked
by April 7.

Course location:
The 5K and 2K events will begin at the pool parking lot and wind around the South Ridge of North Park. During the Big Blue Quest, vehicular traffic will be controlled on the well-marked courses. Aid stations will be available for participants.

Parking:
Parking is available at the pool parking lot.

Divisions/Medals
5K Race-male and females in the following:
19 & under, 20-35, 36-50, 50 & up.
A prize will be awarded for the male and female best time.

  Participants:
Bring your family and friends for fun, fresh air and easy exercise while we help save lives and create awareness for colon and rectal cancer. If you would like to make additional pledges, please fill out the form attached and bring it to the event along with the contribution.

For your participation:
An event T-shirt will be given to each participating walker or runner.

Any participant that generates $100 worth of pledges from co-workers, family, friends or neighbors also will receive an event gift.

Activities and displays:
After the race, light refreshments will be available, along with music, entertainment and educational exhibits about colorectal cancer.

Race Results/Timing
The 5K race is sanctioned and certified by USA Track & Field. The 5K & 2K walk will not be timed. Race results for the 5K race will be mailed 10 to 14 days after the race to all those
finishing within 60 minutes.

 
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