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Russell Forest 10K Run

February 27, 2010 8:000am CT

Alexander City, AL

www.RussellForestRun.com

About The Russell Forest Run:

The driving force behind the inaugural Russell Forest Run is to help provide educational tools for the kids in the Alexander City School System. In this time of proration, teacher cuts, and program cuts – Russell Forest Run and race sponsors have teamed with the Alexander City Education Foundation to host a challenging race, raise a few dollars for the kids, and let runners have a great race in one of the most beautiful areas in the Southeast – the Russell Forest.

From start to finish the Russell Forest Run measures 10K and carries runners over gently rolling hills on sand, clay, and gravel roads that were designed for bicycles and electric cars. The scenic route starts at Russell Crossroads, takes runners over to Kob’s Knob, up to Heaven Hill, and back to the finish line at Russell Crossroads. Following the 10K, there will be a one-mile fun run that will start at 9:00am near Catherine’s Market at Russell Crossroads. Runners from across the southeast are registering for this race. The 10K runners who register before January 16th will receive the inaugural Russell Athletic high performance long sleeve runner’s shirt.

Registration is $40.00 through February 26th and $50.00 day of the race. Register now and we will see you on February 27th. To find more information about the Alexander City Education Foundation, please visit The Charity page.

Race Shirts:All pre-registered 10K runners (by February 26th) will receive a Russell Athletic long-sleeve, high-performance running shirt. Quantites are limited, so Register Early! Fun Run participants, will receive a cotton t-shirt.

Paper Application: [Click Here]

Course Map [Click Here]

Directions to Race Site: [Click Here]

Questions? [Contact Information]

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2nd Annual RumpShaker 5K

March 27, 2010

www.RumpShaker5K.com

Race Site - Sloss Furnaces
Birmingham, AL

Register Online:

Benefiting Colon Cancer Awareness

The Rumpshaker 5k was organized by family and friends in the memory of Lisa Martz. On June 22, 2004, Lisa was diagnosed withstage 4 colon cancer at the age of 48. During her near 4 year fight against colon cancer she showed strength and courage. Although Lisa fought with determination andfaith her body succumbed to the disease on October 5, 2007.

Funds raised will go to the GI Lab at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, AL where colonoscopies and other colon screenings are performed. Additionally, funds will go to educate and raise awareness of colon cancer throughout the community. If you would like to make a donation to our cause click the button below.

Donate using First Giving to Colon Cancer Awareness

Sign up and be on a Team!!

Entry Fees and Deadlines:

5K Individual:

$25 – Registration received by March 12, 2010
$30 – March 13 – March 27, 2010
Register Online – no additional fees.

5K Teams/Families:

Each Team Member must Register for the Race.
$20/Runner – Until March 12, 2010 – Team of 5 or more.
Teams can Register Online (no additional fees).
Team Captain must register first and establish the “Team Name”.
All Team registrations must be turned in by March 12th.
No Team Changes after March 12th.
Entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you sign up as an Individual then switch to a team, there is NO refund for Team Registration discount.

Please note if by March 13th there are not 5 or more team members, each team member will be required to pay the additional $5 for an Individual registration when they pick up their packet.

1 Mile Fun Run (Individual only):
$18 – Until March 27, 2010

Paper Race Application (PDF) Download and key in your information / print out and Mail in. – [Click Here]

Fundraising Pancake Breakfast:

When: Saturday, February 27, 2010 – 8:00am – 10:00am

Where: Up the Creek Fish Camp & Grill in Hoover
2943 John Hawkins Pkwy (Hwy 150)
Hoover, AL [Directions | Map]

Cost: $5 / Person or Free if Registered for RS5k at or before the Pancake Breakfast – So, Sign Up Early and Eat Free!

More Information on Pancake Breakast Tickets: [Click Here]

Pre-Race Packet Pickup and In Person Registration:
Monday, 3/22/10 thru Friday, 3/26/10 – 10am – 7pm Fleet Feet Sports

Fleet Feet Sports located on Highway 280 near Whole Foods
2800 Cahaba Village Plaza Suite 160,
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 970-6620
[Directions | Map]

Race Day Parking:
Please arrive early on race morning! Parking will be available at Sloss Furnaces however there is a short walk to the start line.

Schedule of Events - March 27, 2010 (Sloss Furnaces)
6:00am – Race Day Packet Pickup and Late Registration
7:45am – Registration Closes
8:00am – 5K Start
9:00am – 1 Mile Fun Run start
9:30am – Awards

5K Course Map: [Click Here]
Pending Approval

http://RumpShaker5k.com

Sebastian’s RunWalk for a Cure 5K

April 24, 2010
Mt. Laurel, AL

www.SebastianLemos.com/WalkForCure.htm

Directions to Race Site:
The town of Mt. Laurel, Highway 41, corner of Mt. Laurel Ave.

Questions? Please email sebastianrunwalk@chsys.org

Benefiting:
The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program
at Children’s Hospital

Sebastian Lemos 2001-2008

Sebastian Lemos, LIVED every day of his short seven years of life. Whether it was dribbling a ball down the soccer field or enduring painful medical procedures, Sebastian faced each challenge with bravery and determination. Though Sebastian lost his fight against cancer, his journey gave inspiration to everyone who knew him. Your participation in 2nd Annual Sebastian’s RunWalk for a Cure will not only honor Sebastian, but the funds raised will go directly to Children’s Hospital to help other children who are facing pediatric brain tumors.

Donate Online

Each registered participant will receive a the 2nd Annual Sebastian’s RunWalk for a Cure t-shirt. Each child participating in the one-mile Kids Fun Run, ages 5 – 12, will also receive a kids medal. The day will include clowns from Children’s Hospital, animals from Hand-In-Paw and lots of fun activities.

Entry Fees:
5K & Fun Run:
$25 – Adult Registration
$15 – Child Registration (under 12)
$60 – Family of 4
$70 – Family of 5
$80 – Family of 6

Schedule of Events - April 24, 2010 (Mt. Laurel)
7:30am – Race Day Packet Pickup and Late Registration
8:15am – Registration Closes
8:30am – 5K Start
9:30am – 1 Mile Kids Fun Run Start
9:30am – 1 Mile Family Fun Run Sta