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Mother’s Day 5K and Family Fun Run/walk

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.

What: 5K Run
2 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

When: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 9 AM (Rain or Shine)


Registration: Register online by clicking here
(Online registration closes at 9:01 am on Thursday May 6, 2010)

Registration Form may also be downloaded here and 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 7, 2010

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

Sunday May 9, 2010

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

Official Timing: Computerized timing by Spitler Race Systems

Entry Fees: Adults 18 and older: $20
Under 18: $8
Family Rate (maximum 2 adults and 2 children under 18): $40

Prizes: Short-sleeved T-Shirt guaranteed to everyone registered by April 23, 2010

$150 to top male and top 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+