7th Annual Cinco de Mayo 5K Run/Walk

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7th Annual Cinco de Mayo 5K Run/Walk

Presented by

Upper Midwest Region

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Highland Park
1840 Edgcumbe Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55116
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Help fight global poverty . . . One kilometer at a time! The course is located in St. Paul in a quiet, green neighborhood easy to reach from many different routes.

Event Schedule
7:15 a.m. Registration Opens
8:30 a.m. Kids' 1/4-Mile and 1-Mile Runs
9:00 a.m. 5K

Route
The 5K race starts and ends at 1840 Edgcumbe Avenue. The course is located in a quiet, green neighborhood that is easy to reach by many different routes.

Awards
The first male and first female to cross the finish line will each receive the coveted Cinco de Mayo Piñata!
Prizes for all participants who raise at least $100!
The top three individual fundraisers will win awesome prizes!

All participants present at the event receive a T-shirt!

Registration
Online registration is now closed. You may register at the 5K.

1/4-mile & 1-mile Kids’ Runs
Restricted to age 12 and under
• $12 early registration
• $15 day of race

5K Run/Walk
• $20 under age 21 (early reg.)
• $25 day of race
• $25 age 21 & up ( early reg.)
• $30 day of race

$25 SLEEP-IN RATE If you don’t think you can get up and lace your shoes that morning, participate by sleeping in!

Fundraising
We encourage each participant to raise $100 to help the children of NPH. It’s easy! One e-mail to friends and family and you will meet your goal!

• Information for Fundraisers (PDF)
• Tips for a successful email/Facebook campaign (PDF)
• How to Start Fundraising online at Active.com (PDF)
• Friends of the Orphans FUNdraisers Guide

Please Note: All sponsor money must be turned in before the race begins to be eligible for prizes.

Online registration is now closed. You may register at the 5K.

TRAINING PLAN:
BEGINNER | ADVANCED

New for 2013! Volunteer-led Training Runs/Walks! Start and end at Defining You Pilates and Fitness in St. Paul. You can stash your items in the locker room at the studio.

• Saturday, March 30 at 9:00 a.m.
• Saturday, April 13 at 9:00 a.m.
• Saturday, April 27 at 9:00 a.m.

SPONSORED BY:

The Granite Foundation

Bruegger’s – Highland Park | Buffalo Wild Wings - Oak Park Heights | Caribou Coffee
Champps Americana Restaurant – St. Paul | DQ | Italian Pie Shoppe | Kwik Trip
Noodles and Company – Highland Park | Nor-Lake | Road ID
Trader Joe’s – Highland Park

For more information about the Run/Walk or partnership opportunities, please contact Mackenzie Anderson at (651) 482-1703 or manderson@friendsus.org.

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