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Mother’s Day 5K Run and Walk

2008 Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008

The Newport Public Education Foundation sponsors the Mother’s Day 5K Run For Education and Family Fun Run/Walk along Ocean Drive. The Run engages the entire community and attracts more than 500 participants. All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s Excellence Grants.

Sponsored by local businesses, friends and organizations, the Run offers a wonderful opportunity to show support for our public schools. Running and walking mothers receive flowers and chocolates.

When: Sunday, May 11, 2008, 9 AM (Rain or Shine)


Registration: Register online by clicking here
(Online registration closes at end of day on May 10, 2008)

Registration Form may also be mailed in (follow instructions on the form).

Where: Starts at Rogers High School, Wickham Road
Continue around Scenic Ocean Drive (certified course)

  Click on map to see route.

Times: Friday May 9, 2008

4 - 7 PM
Number and T-shirt pick up available Rogers High School Cafeteria.

Sunday May 11, 2008

7 AM
Number and T-shirt pick up and race day registration begins

8 AM
Health Fair (includes Cholesterol screening, BP Screening, BMI, body fat analysis and more ...)

9 AM
5K Run

9:05 AM
2 mile Family Fun Run/Walk (non-competitive)

10 AM
Awards

Prices: Adults 18 and older: $15 ($20 after April 25)
Children under 18: $8 ($10 after April 25)
Family up to 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 18): $35 ($40 after April 25)

Prizes: Short-sleeved T-Shirt guaranteed to everyone registered by April 25, 2008

$150 to top male and female finisher

Awards to the top three male and female finishers in each age group

Age Groups: Family Fun Run/Walk: All Ages

5K Run Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+