Harvey Beller
Executive Race Director
Date:
Sunday, November 09, 2008Time:
06:00 AMVenue:
Wesley Bolin Memorial ParkAddress:
1600 W Washington StreetPhoenix, AZ 85007
Brief Description:
New name - new venue. The New Times 10K is now the Phoenix 10K and will start and finish next to Wesley Bolin Park just East of the state capital building. Featuring a 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk and 5K Stroller Stroll, Wheelchair 10K and 5K Team scoring (Team registration not available online) Free kids dash for kids under 10. Post race activities near the finish including music, vendor samplings & prizes. More details will be available at www.phoenix10k.comAdditional Information
Online registration will close Thursday November 6th at 5:00pm MST. Late registration prices ($5 added) will apply starting on November 3rd. Race day fee will be $30. Please read instructions in packet pickup section for when your packet will be available. Registration inquiries should be sent to davidlynn341@yahoo.comFees:
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - Register HereDATE November 9, 2008
TIME 6:00am Registration begins
7:45am Competitive 5K Run - 3.1 miles
7:47am 5K Walk - 3.1 miles (non-competitive)
7:47am Stroller Stroll - 3.1 miles
8:29am 10K Wheelchair Event - 6.2 miles
8:30am 10K Competitive Run - 6.2 miles
8:15am Music (live performance), Vendor Booths, Therapeutic
Massages and Festivities
9:00am Awards Ceremony
10:15am Kids Dash - 1/4 mile dash (non-competitive)
*Times subject to change
EVENTS WITHIN Corporate Challenge: Team competition where the combined times of
EVENTS the fastest 3 finishers of the team are counted towards the overall team
Age Race: Participants who complete the course in a time less than their age on Race Day will receive a certificate. & gift from Runners Den.
Double Header: Participants who run in the 5K Run and the 10K Run
USAT&F Championship: The Phoenix 10K has been selected by USAT&F to be the state championship race for the 10K distance. (must be Arizona resident to qualify)
ATHLETE INCENTIVE MONEY. Run fast, win money.
Costume Contest: Individual winners and caterpillar winner (caterpillar is
a group of 10 or less that run or walk together) Win great prizes.
LOCATION The course Start and Finish Lines are located around Wesley Bolin Plaza
at 16th Avenue and Adams - downtown Phoenix by the State Capitol.
Packet Mail Back
Register before October 30th and you may choose to have your race number and T-shirt mailed to you for an additional $5.00. Simply mark YES for the mail back question. Multiple registrations using the same mail back address that are done at the same time may take a discount on the postage fee. Mailing of packets will start around October 13th.Packet Pickup
Race packet pickup will take place at Runners Den located at 6505 N. 16th Street in Phoenix. Packet pickup will be available Monday, 11/3 - Friday 11/7 from 10am to 6pm and Saturday November 8th from 10am to 4:30pm. Packets can also be picked up race day morning at the race site registration area starting at 6:30am. This will be in the parking area on the North side of Wesley Bolin ParkUSATF Championship
The Phoenix 10K/5K has been selected by USATF to be the state championship race for the 10K and 5K distances. You must be an Arizona resident to qualify and you must register prior to race day. USATF medals to top 10 male & female AZ finishers in the 10K. USATF medals to top 5 male & female AZ finishers in the 5K. USATF medals to top 5 male & female Arizona Masters in 10K and 5K.Beat Your Age
Run the 10K in fewer minutes than your age on race day and we will automatically send a certificate to mark the accomplishment. Nothing extra to sign up for however you must run with a timing chip for your time to be recorded. Official times will be chip time.Special Notes
Registration fees are non-refundable. Race will be held rain or shine. For the safety and enjoyment of all race participants, the course is restricted to runners, joggers, walkers, self-propelled wheelchairs and strollers. All pets, skateboards, any shoes with wheels, bicycles, baby joggers (except in the stroller stroll) and motorized vehicles are strictly prohibited.Timing Chips
The race will be timed by CEP Timing using AMB chips. Chips will be available on race day morning at a special area adjacent to the registration area. The chips are valued at $70 and MUST be left at the finish line area after running. Note: Champion chips will not work on this system
PURPOSE
With the goal of providing a community event that celebrated fitness and physical well-being, Dr. Art Mollen created the Phoenix 10K in 1976. To further support the community, the event has raised funds for various nonprofit organizations throughout the valley over the past 33 years. The Phoenix 10K is one of the longest consistently run 10K races in the United States, and the largest 10K race in Arizona. Formerly known as the New Times 10K, the Phoenix 10K offers several events to include people of all ages and fitness levels.
EVENT HOST
The 2008 Phoenix 10K is hosted by Running Masters, an organization dedicated to producing high quality running and walking events in the valley. www.runningmasters.net
DONATIONS Contributions raised by participants will benefit various local charities.
VISIT www.getsetaz.com FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
