Race Info
Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2008
Start Time: 5K: 8:00 am; Let Me Play 1 Mile: 9:00 am
Location: Franklin Park’s Playstead Field
Average Weather Conditions: Avg. High: 67; Avg. Low: 50.
Distance: All entrants may choose between a certified 5K (3.1 miles) or Let Me Play 1 Mile distance. The 5K is timed using ChampionChip timing chips distributed on race day. The Let Me Play 1 Mile is not timed and is encouraged for kids 12 and under and their parents, however both events are open to runners and walkers of all ability levels. Parents are encouraged to participate in the same event as their children.
Fees & Deadlines:
- Entry is $20 total until May 21st (postmarked), or May 23rd online at active.com. Regular Entry includes $15 Entry Fee and $5 T-shirt Fee.
- You may register in person at NIKETOWN Boston, at Newbury and Exeter, if space is available, until May 30th.
Cause: 100% of the Entry Fee will be donated to local school Physical Education, play and athletic programs. Each runner may designate which school receives their $15 (Regular) Entry Fee. All Greater Boston Area Schools that are 501 (c)(3) are eligible to receive donations.
Awards and Prizes
All 5K and Let Me Play 1 Mile finishers 18 and under receive a Give 100% Finisher Medal and Gift Bag on race day. Top three timed 5K male and female finishers in each age group will receive an award. There are no awards for overall winners. Only 5K entrants with an official timing chip will be eligible for age group awards.
General Information
For race or sponsorship information concerning the NIKE 5K For Kids Race Series contact NIKETOWN at (617) 267-3400 ext. 815 or email nike5k.boston@nike.com.
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