Rochester Optimist Club’s 6th Annual Bloomer Boogie Run/Walk, Fall Back Five Mile Run/Walk and Boo Boo Boogie

The Rochester Area Optimist Club hosts its sixth annual Bloomer Boogie 5K Run/Walk, Fall Back Five Mile Run/Walk, and the Boo Boo Boogie Kids’ Fun Run on Sunday, November 6, 2011, beginning at 9 am at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills.

Bloomer Park, located at 345 John R Road, boasts well marked, mostly flat trails, making it an ideal venue for the event. The 5K and Five Mile run and walk start at 9am and the 1K Boo Boo Boogie starts at 10 am.

Registration information:

• The 5K and 5 Mile run/walk is $25 and includes a t-shirt and light refreshments.
• The 1K kids’ Boo Boo Boogie is $10.
• Registration can be completed online at www.active.com, under the search category of Bloomer Boogie; or by mailing a check payable to the Rochester Area Optimist Club, 847 Croydon, Rochester, MI 48309; please indicate adult shirt size of M, L or XL; children’s sizes are S, M, and L; and age the day of the race.
• Race packet pick-up and walk-up registration begin at 8am on race day.
• More information is available at the event website: www.bloomerboogie.com.

Optimist International upholds the motto, “Friend of Youth.”  The Rochester Club’s projects are selected and conducted by the Club’s members, who range from business owners and professional service providers to members of the school community and retirees, to accomplish the Optimist mission of Bringing out the Best in Kids. To learn more, or to partner with the Optimist Club for an event that supports area children, please visit www.rochesterareaoptimists.org or contact Bill Staperfenne at 248-207-6155 or billl.staperfenne@gmail.com.