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Teri Boggess
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Here's one postponement, submitted by Christine Cotton, one of the event organizers:
The University of North Carolina and the UNC track & field and cross country coaches and student athletes will host their Run for the Kids next Saturday, September, 13th, with the 5K starting at 10am and the 1-mile at 11am (please note the new 5K and 1-mile start times). Child care will still be provided.
As an added bonus – we invite you to come out early and watch the UNC Men’s and Women’s UNC Challenge Cross Country meet starting on the course at 8:30! The meet will feature athletes from several ACC schools and will be a great opportunity for young runners to see a college level meet in action.
Run for the Kids 2008
Saturday, September 13th (note new date!)
Come be part of the annual Run for the Kids! Check out the UNC cross-country course and run with our very own UNC track & field coaches and student-athletes. Run for the Kids is a 5K and one-mile Family Fun Run that will be held Saturday, September 13th at the UNC Cross Country Course off of Old Mason Farm Road (next to Finley golf course) in Chapel Hill and is sponsored by the UNC Track & Field team.
Time: (note new times!!!)
10:00 AM 5K
11:00 AM 1-mile
Entry Fees:
$25 5K Run & Walk
$25 1-Mile Run & Walk
Kids 12 and under can participate in the 1-Mile Run & Walk free with a registered adult
$75 maximum contribution per family -after that – the rest of the gang can participate for free!!!
Registration:
Information and course maps are on line at http://www.childrensfundnc.org/funrun/chapelhill.html or in person on Friday September 12th at Fleet Feet in Carrboro or on the day of the event from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.
*All registered participants receive a t-shirt!
Childcare:
New!!! Childcare provided for children 2 and over. Now parents and older children to run worry-free! Call Christine Cotton 812-3949 for details.
Due to the updated course layout –jogging strollers will not be permitted on the course.
Sponsors:
Event sponsors: Bojangles’, McLane Distributing, Kashi, Sam’s Club, LeBleu in addition to local Chapel Hill businesses: Open Eye Café, Endurance Magazine, and Fleet Feet.
Due to the support and commitment of our sponsors, 100% of the proceeds from the event go directly to the Children’s Fund grant program.
More info:
If you would like additional information, would like to create a team or are interested in being an event volunteer please contact Christine Cotton at 812-3949 or email cmcotton@nc.rr.com
