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Stars & Stripes 5K Run & Walk July 4th in Downtown Concord!

The Concord Police Association is honored to present our 4th Annual Stars & Stripes 5K Run & Walk that benefits our community & the Monument Crisis Center on Thursday, July 4th!  The race has been growing each year with over 500 participants in 2012's race!   We are looking forward to having over 600 participants this year running and walking a new 3.1 mile route that you are sure to enjoy!  Your entry fee includes a goody bag with great freebies, gift certificates, coupons and a Brenden Theaters movie ticket for each 5K participant!  You will also receive a race t-shirt with a cool patriotic design! (we are also offering dri-fit race shirts in lieu of the standard cotton race shirts for an extra $10.00.)

We have prizes too!  Top Male & Female finishers receive Roadrunner Sports shoe certificates valued at $120, 2nd & 3rd place finishers receive Sports Basement gift cards, there are age group winner medals for the men & ladies and a even a special Trader Joe's goody bag for our top male & female finishers over 40!    

Entry fee is $25.00, register in person at Sports Basement Walnut Creek or Roadrunner Sports Concord by June 29th, $30.00 postmarked by June 26th or until June 30th @7pm on-line.  We will also be doing in person registration at packet picket up, Wednesday, July 3rd from 3pm-7pm at the Concord Police Department Community Meeting Room entrance off the main parking lot, 1350 Galindo St. in Concord.   Race shirts are not guaranteed after June 30th.   

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