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Dave’s Run for ALS

Sunday, March 21, 2010  /  5k & Family fun run

Description

Dave’s Run for ALS is an event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The event is named for the late David Filer, avid runner, active SAR member, and local business owner. David was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in the summer of 2000. Currently there is no cure for this fatal disease. Proceeds from the event will go specifically for ALS research, via the Jim Himelic foundation.

Dave’s Run for ALS is part of the 2010 Running Shop Grand Prix, produced by Southern Arizona Roadrunners.

A separate event: Family Fitness Fun Run/Walk will also be held, the proceeds from which will be donated to the Lisa Berrie Children’s Fund

NEW Cash awards for first 3 places overall, male and female

NEW Special award for best age-graded performance, male and female

NEW Free Kid’s Race, sponsored by Craig Dabler, Jewelers

Date and Time

Sunday, March 21, 2010
8:30 AM (5K Competitive Run/Walk)
9:15 AM (Family Fitness Fun Run/Walk)

Race Distances and Courses

Dave’sRun for ALS: 5K accurately measured and USATF certified course.
Fast out-and-back route in NW Tucson, along Dove Mountain Boulevard and Moore Road.


Family Fitness Fun Run/Walk: approximately 1.5 miles
Out-and-back along Dove Mountain Boulevard.

Location

Dove Mountain Retail Center at Northeast corner of Dove Mountain Boulevard and Tangerine Road
Tangerine Road is at Exit 240 from the I-10

Map available.

Race Fees

Dave’s Run for ALS

$16 - SAR Member by 3/13/10
$18 - Non-member by 3/13/10
$25 - After 3/13/09 and on Race Day

Family Fitness Fun Run/Walk

$15 - All

Registration

  • Print Registration Form and mail it in. Registration by mail must be postmarked by Saturday, March 13, 2010.
  • Register online with a credit card at active.com.
  • 11:00am to 3:00pm, Saturday, March 20 at: The Running Shop 3055 N. Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ
  • 7:00am to 8:00am, (9:00am for Fun Run/Walk) at: Dove Mountain Retail Center 12100 N. Dove Mountain Blvd

Awards

Awards are limited to the competitive 5K run/walk
Awards will be given for first 3 in the open overall and master’s categories and in 5-year age groups.
All participants will receive an official event t-shirt and will be eligible for raffle prizes!

Beneficiaries

Race proceeds (5K) will benefit ALS research through the JIm Himelic Foundation.
Fun Run/Walk proceeds will benefit the Lisa Berrie Foundation

Race Weather

We can’t promise perfect weather, but temperatures are usually around 55 degrees F, with clear skies, and little or no wind. Check out Tucson’s current conditions and forecast so you’ll be race-ready!

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Contact

  • Contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Hotline at (520) 326-9383 for more information.
  • Race Director Dave Hill: or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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