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Gallop 4 the Greenways (G4G)
Gallop 4 the Greenways May 10, 2008
By gmw
Mar 7, 2008 - 12:39:06 PM

Click here to register for the 2008 G4G 5K http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=993

Click here to register for the 2008 G4G 1 mile http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=1009

Valley Forward’s

Gallop 4 the Greenways

Saturday, May 10, 2008

5:00 pm

Elmwood Park

Don’t Miss This Post Race Party

Free to all participants

$5 entry for friends, family and supporters

(Children under 13 admitted free)

Live Band

Catered Meal

Refreshments

Door Prizes

5K Race Start: 5:00 pm

1 mile Fun Walk: 5:15 pm

Post race party: 5:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Racer & Fundraising Awards: 6:00 pm

Start/Finish Line: The race will start along Williamson Rd near Elmwood Park and will finish at Bullitt Ave within Elmwood Park where the post race party will be held.

Entry Fee: For both the 5K run and 1 mile walk $25 early online registration, $27.50 mail in. $30 online after April 14, $32.50 mail in. $35 registration at packet pick up. Sign up online at www.setupevents.com.

Family Discount : A parent with their child (under 16) may register together for $40. $10 for each additional child under 16. Requires mail in registration and is limited to related individuals.

All participants receive a technical fiber race shirt or the option of a ladies’ tank.

Post Race Party -- Don’t Miss This One

Live music provided by MonkeyFuzz

Catered meal for all participants from several area restaurants

Refreshments will be available for purchase – bring your ID.

Family members and friends may purchase entry to the party for $5

Children under 13 will be admitted for free

Vendors for food and refreshments will be available at the event

Race Awards: Top three men and women will receive overall awards, with our top three men and women over 40 awarded Masters awards. The top three men and women in each age group will also receive awards. You may only receive one award. Age groups are:

19 and under

45-49

20-24 50-54

25-29 55-59

30-34 60-64

35-39 65-69

40-44 70 and over

Great Prizes to the top 3 fundraisers -- In honor of Tom Farrell

Fundraising Option -- Each entrant is encouraged to personally raise funds by asking friends and family to sponsor their participation in the Gallop. Use the attached sponsor form or download a copy at www.setupevents.com . Our top 3 fundraisers will be recognized with special awards in honor of Tom Farrell, a friend, husband and father who was struck and killed by a vehicle earlier this year while running in a neighborhood. Start raising those funds in memory of Tom and in support of the Greenways. Last year’s top fundraiser received a Trek Sole Bike Path bike from East Coasters.

Corporate Challenge : For 2008, the Gallop 4 the Greenways is adding a corporate competition. We are going to honor businesses in one of three ways: Most Employees Participating, Highest Fundraising Total and Greatest Fundraising per Employee. The corporate competition is not about who runs the fastest, although those individuals will be recognized with great awards. The corporate challenge is about team work and involvement. Engage your employees to get active by fundraising as a team and participate in the 5K run or 1-mile walk. Families are encouraged to participate together and will receive a discount. Show your support of a healthy workforce by sponsoring a team in the 2008 G4G Corporate Challenge. If your company is interested in sponsoring and putting together a team, please send an email response to Danielle Rhine at drhi@novozymes.com. If you know of other companies that are not on this list that may also be interested please feel free to forward this letter. The more companies involved, the more friendly competition and money raised towards developing the Greenways. We appreciate your time and hope to see your there.

What Is a Greenway?

A greenway is a protected, vegetated corridor, through an urban or developing area, often providing access to rural countryside. Most people think of greenways as “linear parks.” Usually, they include trails extending for miles along lands that typically remain undeveloped, such as stream or river corridors. Any strip of open land can become a greenway. Two famous examples of greenways that run through our region are the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Greenway benefits improve the quality of life in a community and translate ultimately into economic viability. Businesses want to locate in communities their employees like. Wellness and fitness promotion reduce corporate health costs. Outdoor recreation facilities draw tourists and tourists spend money.

As the Roanoke Valley develops, it is important that natural resources are protected to buffer effects of urban development. Greenways are a practical step in achieving sustainable development and are a place where people can enjoy the beauty of nature.

Go to www.greenways.org for more information

Packet Pickup:

Friday, May 9 from 4 pm - 7 pm

Saturday May 10 from 10 am – 1:00 pm

Fleet Feet Sports – Townside Festival Shopping Ctr

622 Townside Road, Roanoke 777-1166

Saturday, May 10 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Elmwood Park

This is a ChampionChip timed event. All 5K participant timing chips will be distributed at Elmwood Park during Saturday afternoon’s packet pickup. Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to the race start if you already have your packet and need to pick up your timing chip.

Chip Return: Timing chips must be returned at the finish line. $35 fee if you fail to return your chip.

Race Results: Results will be posted by Tuesday, May 13 at 9 pm at www.setupevents.com.

Enter Now: Register online or complete the attached entry form and mail along with your check or money order to: Gallop 4 the Greenways