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The LumberYard's 5K Charity Fun Run/Walk

Event: The LumberYard Season Kick-Off

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012

Open House Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

Race Time: 10:00 AM (Race will begin in 3 waves in 5-minute increments.)

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Wave 1: Competitive Runners
“I want to run the whole time and try and do my personal best!”
Wave 2: Fun Runners
“I am going to try and run as much as I can, but I am out to have a good time and may take a few walking breaks.”
Wave 3: Fun Walkers
“I want to casually walk and enjoy the morning with the people I am participating with.”

Fun Run Cost: $30 per participant. Registration includes entry to the run and an event T-shirt. Registration fee must be paid online with registration.

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NOTE: Participants under the age of 14 (as of 9/15/12) MUST register and run with an Adult over the age of 21. One Adult may run/walk with up to 3 kids under the age of 14. Children in running strollers are free of charge.

The 5k will be a path around The LumberYard’s neighborhood. There will be volunteers guiding the participants throughout the trail, especially in places with street crossings and nearby traffic.

The LumberYard encourages Runners and Walkers to wear BRIGHT COLORS!

Sign up to run/walk and receive 5 FREE Skate Sharpenings

(up to a $42 value!) from Dave’s Sport Shop!

100% of profits will be given to the following charities:

  • Defending the Blue Line
  • Lymphoma Research Foundation
  • The Courage Center
  • Youth Advantage
  • Minnesota Special Hockey

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