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          Southern Oregon Sparrow Clubs USA Run/Walk July 11, 2009

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DESCRIPTION OF RACE

The Southern Oregon Sparrow Clubs USA Run/Walk will feature a 5K Fun Run/Walk, a timed and certified 10K Run/Walk and the Bear Creek Kids Run/Walk race (Free) on a paved, mostly flat and gorgeous bike path that follows Bear Creek. The starting line and finish will be Railroad Park in Medford Oregon. This event is produced in conjunction with the Smith Rock 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Sunrise Summer Classic on Saturday, July 11, 2009 in Terrebonne Oregon.

Event information and entry forms both online and mail in can be found at www.smithrockrace.com . The race will start at 7:30 AM. A special category and accommodations has been made again for our awesome rim chair and hand cycle athletes. All Challenged Athletes (Bionic’s) are invited to participate in this event.

SPARROW PLEDGE RUN/WALK

All Participants are encouraged to help raise funds for Sparrow Clubs USA by raising pledges through your event of choice. Pledge forms will be available on the Sparrow Clubs USA website, www.sparrowclubs.org or at www.smithrockrace.com .

ENTRY FEE

 $15.00 for the 5K Fun Run and Walk and $20.00 for the 10K Run/Walk.  The Bear Creek Run/Walk Race for Kids is Free but for safety and insurance purposes all children must be registered. This is our effort to promote community wellness and fight childhood obesity. This short Run/Walk is open to all kids Pre-8. There will be a $10.00 late fee for all registrations received after June 30, 2009. T-shirts are not included; please use our entry form to place your order.  Registrations are non-refundable. No entry confirmation will be sent.

T SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE

“Green” Technical T- shirts made by Green Layer of Portland Oregon will be available for sale this year. Both Men’s and Women’s sizes are available for $15.00 each. See our entry form to place your order.

RACE START

The start of the 5K and 10K for our Challenged Athletes will be 7:30 AM followed in sixty seconds by the start of the competitive 10K Run/Walk and then the 5K Fun Run/Walk. The Bear Creek Kids Run/Walk will start at 7:45 AM.

REGISTRATION

Online go to www.smithrockrace.com and click on the Event Information and Registration link for the Southern Oregon Sparrow Clubs USA Run/Walk. You may also register in person at Rogue Valley Runners located at 161 N. Main Street in Ashland. Day of Race registration begins at 6:30 AM in Railroad Park. You may also mail in your registration.

Mail registration to: Smith Rock Race Group, LLC

1686 NE Tucson Way

Bend, OR 97701-6235

PACKET PICK-UP

Packets can be picked up at Rogue Valley Runners located at 161 N. Main Street in Ashland on Thursday, July 9th from 10-7 PM and on Friday July 10th from 10-7 PM. You are strongly encouraged to pick up your packets at this time. Packets not picked up by Friday will be available (not guaranteed) prior to the race on Saturday morning at the starting line. Day of Race registration starts at 6:30 AM at Railroad Park.

PROCEEDS

Race will benefit Sparrow Clubs USA. Sparrow Clubs USA is proof that you’re never too young to make a difference. As the nation’s only youth-based charity of its kind, Sparrow Clubs not only provides financial and emotional support for critically ill children and their families, but also empowers young people to help a child through charitable service experiences.  

Independent contributions can be made either through our online race registration at www.active.com or included with your mail in registration form. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

AWARDS AND PRIZES

$25 Gift cards will be awarded to all 1st Place overall Male/Female winners for all divisions. Ribbons will be provided for 1st through 5th place finishers for all divisions Male/Female. The awards ceremony will be conducted in the park at approximately 8:30 AM. Musical entertainment will be provided by LeRoy Newport and the Sidekicks.

DIVISIONS - 1/2 MARATHON AND 10K RUN & WALK

YOUTH             (18 and younger)
OPEN               (19-29 years old)
SUBMASTERS  (30-39 years young)
MASTERS        (40 + years young)

SPECIAL APPRECIATION

• City of Medford Parks Department

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Course medical assistance provided by the Medford Fire Department EMS unit. Water stations on the 10K will be at the approximately 2,4 and 5 mile marks. On the 5K Fun Run/Walk the water station will be at the approximately 2 mile mark.

SPECIAL NOTE: Our race insurance requires no headphones, baby joggers or pets in covered races. Also, to maintain runner safety, all bicycles and autos of event spectators must remain off the race course.



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