Posted by Shawn Johnson on September 23, 2012 at 21:23:51:
The Heart of Champions 5K (3.1 miles) & 1 mile run/walk will be held on October 6 @ the Kids Park in Bay Minette, AL. The 5K will begin @ 8:00am & the 1 mile run/walk @ 9:00am. The events will benefit less fortunate children w/gifts around X-mas & needy families at Thanksgiving in North Baldwin. The awards & prizes are plentiful (ex. $50 cash prize to the overall 1st male & female, $30 to the overall 2nd male & female, & $20 to the overall 3rd male & female). This year participants can choose from 3 color choices of either technical A4 shirts (adult sizes only) or t-shirts (available in adult & kid sizes). Awards include HOC glasses, Nike dry-fit socks, & Dick's gift certificates. Post race include prizes, Chick-fil-A sandwiches, Little Caesars pizza, baked goods from Publix, fruit, snacks, & beverages. Massages will be provided by Fortis College. The grand prize is a 3 night vacation accommodation in a 2 bedroom gulf front condo provided by Meyer Vacation Rentals. A school award of $150 plus a trophy will be awarded to the school with the most participation. You may pre-register for the race in person @ the North Baldwin Infirmary Wellness Center until the 5th of October or on active.com until the 4th of October. Entry forms are located at McCoys Outdoors in Mobile, Running Wild in Fairhope, The Wellness Center at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, & the YMCA in Daphne. The course is totally flat & USATF certified AL05034JD.