START YOUR RESOLUTION TO BE HEALTHIER IN 2009
The
8th Annual
Resolution Run
Resolution Run
9:00am - Thursday , January 1, 2009 - NCSU Centennial Campus - 1099 Main Campus Drive
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NOTE: Due to a printing error, the New Balance discount coupons included in the race packets show an expiration date of 12/24/08. The Raleigh and Durham New Balance stores will honor the discount coupons in January 2009. |
| Brief Description: | This is the first race in our 30th year as a Club! Start your resolution to be healthier in 2009 early with a fun run! Proceeds will go to North Carolina Roadrunner Club for several Civic and Club projects. |
| Fees: | 5K Resolution Run: $15 until 12/15, $20 after. Mini-Resolution races: $10 (regardless of registration date) |
| Online Registration | Go to Active.com. |
| 5K Resolution Run: | The eighth annual Resolution Run will be held at 9:00AM. Add to the fun by predicting your 5k finishing time before the race with prizes for the most accurate prediction. The first 100 participants to pre-register will receive long-sleeve t-shirts. |
| Mini-Resolution Runs: | The mini-resolution run will start at 10:00AM. The distances will be 100 meters for 6 and under and ¼ mile for 6-10 year olds. Parents are welcome and encouraged to run with their children. Medals will be presented to the mini-resolution run participants. |
| Course: | The entire course runs through NCSU's Centennial Campus. We borrow the "Feet for the Fight 5k" course which is a USATF certified course (certification #NC-04059-PH) run on pavement. There will be little or no vehicular traffic on the course during the run. |
| Packet Pickup: | Late entrants can register and pre-registered runners can pick up their packets at the New Balance store in Raleigh on Saturday, December 27th from 4-8PM, and on race day in the finish area starting at 8:00AM |
| Directions to the NCSU Centennial Campus: | |
| I-40 Traveling East | Take Gorman Street exit (exit 295). Turn Left onto Gorman. Go 1.3 miles and turn right at 3rd light onto Avent Ferry Road. Go 0.9 mile and turn right at 2nd light onto Varsity Drive. Follow signs to the race. |
| I-40 Traveling West | Take Lake Wheeler Road Exit; turn right onto Lake Wheeler. Turn left at 1st light onto Centennial Parkway; follow to end. Turn left onto Avent Ferry Road. Turn left at 1st light onto Varsity Drive. Follow signs to the race. |
| Inside the Raleigh I-440 Beltline | Take Western Boulevard to Avent Ferry Road near the Mission Valley Shopping Center. Turn down Avent Ferry Road. Go 0.7 mile and turn left at the 2nd traffic light onto Varsity Drive. Follow signs to the race. |
| Gift certificate awards will be presented for the 5K-only to the top three overall (both sexes) finishers and to the top three finishers in each of the following age divisions: (both sexes) 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-over (no duplication of awards).
Following the races there will be plenty of refreshments near the finish line as well as a drawing for door prizes. The awards ceremony will also take place there. |
For more information, contact Dave Rouse