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Racing to Read 5K Run & Walk

Saturday, June 9, 2012 9:00 a.m.

Covington, KY

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2012 Results

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Course Map - Dynamic Course Map from USATF

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Complete Information

Racing to Read 5K Run/Walk

WHAT: 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk.

BENEFIARY: Proceeds benefit early childhood literacy efforts.

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 2012 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Gateway Community & Technical College, Covington, KY (across from the Covington Library).

COURSE: Accurate 5K (3.1 miles) course beginning and ending at Gateway Community & Technical College and winds through Covington, KY.

Dynamic Course map from USATF

Printable Course Map (PDF)

CHIP TIMING: This year's race will be timed with Ipico shoe tags (chips). All Times will be read electronically. You do not have to have a tag to participate but you must have a tag to receive a time. To receive a time, you must attach shoe tag to your shoe. Click here to see photo of properly attached shoe tag. No tag, no time! Shoe tags will be distributed on race-day only. Tags are re-useable and will be collected at the finish line. If you are given a tag, you agree to return it.

RUN DIVISIONS: 14/under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70/over.

WALK DIVISIONS: 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70/over. (Walkers must not run any portion of the course).

AWARDS: Top three male and female runners and walkers. Age group awards to the winners in each run/walk division. Top three in Stroller division.

Prizes from Better Bodies, Silverlake the Family Place, Road ID, Bob Roncker's Running Spot, and more!

AWARDS CEREMONY: Immediately following the Race.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Free pancakes courtesy of First Watch.

T-SHIRTS: T-shirts are included. Pre-register to be guaranteed a shirt.

EMAIL ADDRESS: All Pre-registered entries that include a valid email address will receive an email confirmation of registration prior to the race and will receive their individual results via email.

PRE-REGISTRATION FEE: $20 includes a T-shirt (while supplies last) and pancake breakfast.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEE: $25 including a T-shirt (while supplies last) and pancake breakfast.

REGISTER ONLINE: Click here to register online with a credit card through Thursday, June 7, 2012. A small service fee will be added to your bill.

REGISTER BY MAIL: Register by Printing a PDF Race Brochure and Mailing. Printable Race Brochure (PDF). Mail-in entries must be postmarked by Monday, June 4, 2012.

LATE REGISTRATION and NUMBER PICK UP: Friday, June 8, 2012 from 11:45 am to 5:00 pm at the Mary Ann Mongan Library in Covington. Race day fees apply. Timing chips will be distributed on Race Day only. Gateway closes at 5:00 pm.

REGISTER ON RACE DAY: Race-Day Registration and Number Pickup: begins at 7:30 am at Gateway Community & Technical College, 525 Scott Blvd., Covingtion.

***** NO REFUNDS*****

GOOGLE: 525 Scott Blvd, 41011

PARKING: Ample Parking available.

Register Today!

Still have questions? Call Greg McCormick at 513.652.6225 for more information