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Important
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Thanks –
We
are pleased to announce that the Bend Metro Park and Recreation
District, Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, Sisters Park
and Recreation District, Unity Community of Central Oregon and Just Run! in association with the Big
Sur Marathon’s Youth Fitness Program have agreed to become our
Community Partners for this exciting new holiday event. The
Redmond
School District
and the Bend-LaPine School District have joined in as Secondary School Patrons.
Both the Title and
Associate Sponsorships are still available. For more information
please contact Brian M. Douglass, Executive Producer,
info@smithrockrace.org |
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| *IMPORTANT NOTICE
– Parking at
both the Juniper Swim and Fitness Center and Pilot Butte State Park
will be in short supply. We encourage event participants to consider
carpooling, public transportation and other means for access to
these venues. |
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| Event Overview
– Irish
Tenor, Ronan Tynan intones “as the storm clouds gather across the
sea,” it seems that the world has truly “gone mad.” As the clouds
continue to thicken and grow darker around the world, people
everywhere are looking for signs of hope, peace, order and some
measure of tranquility in a world that offers precious little
respite. Just perhaps here in Central Oregon we can make a
difference? This new and exciting alcohol, drug free and
family-friendly community event will be a positive, enlightening
and uplifting experience to celebrate the New Year. |
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| Description of
the Walk –
The starting
line will be on the Southside entrance to the Juniper Swim and
Fitness Center and will follow an approximate 1.8 mile course east
on Franklin Street to 10th Street on to the Pilot Butte Trail near Lava Lanes
Bowling Center. This path then leads under Hwy 20 into Pilot Butte
State Park. We will then proceed up the Butte to the Summit. After a
short Non Denominational and Inspirational Program lead by the Rev.
Teri Hawkins of the Unity Community of Central Oregon we will
retrace our steps back to the JSFC. |
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| Promote
Youth Fitness and Eliminate Childhood Obesity
– The Smith Rock Race Group,
producers of this event the Smith Rock 15K Sunrise Summer Classic
and the Diamond Lake to Mt. Bachelor Relay are committed to
promoting Youth Fitness and helping eliminate childhood obesity. Through this
event we have invited local schools, youth groups and organizations
to participate in the Just Run! Program
www.justrun.org .
Children in grades K-8
are invited to participate FREE and each youth group of (10)
requires at least two registered adults. Contact your local school,
Parks and Recreation District or Youth organization and encourage
them to participate. |
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Course Assistance
– Walk Monitors will be stationed along the route. Participants are
expected to follow all traffic safety laws to ensure the safety of
all participants. |
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| Special
Amenities –
Each participant will be given a Glo Stick to carry with them on
this Walk. A post Walk party with seasonal beverages and light
refreshments will be served on the Pool Deck at JSFC. Live
entertainment by local musicians is also planned. |
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Walk Start
– The starting line will be on the Southside parking lot at Juniper
Swim and Fitness Center located at 800 NE 6th Street Bend
Oregon 97701. The Walk will start at 6:00 PM. |
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| Packet Pick Up
– Packets
can be picked up at Juniper Swim and Fitness Center from 12-4 PM on
Saturday, December 29, 2007. You are strongly encouraged to
pick up your packets at this time. Packets not picked up on Saturday
will be available (not guaranteed) prior to the Walk on
Monday afternoon at the starting line at JSFC beginning at 4:30 PM. |
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Cost
– Adults $25.00 for the Walk $35.00 after December 15th
which will include a race t-shirt.
Family rate: $40.00 (Maximum of 2 Adult T-shirts per family) before December 15th and
$50.00 after December 15th.
High School students $15.00 by December 15th
includes T-shirt $20 after December 15th.
Pre school children are Free, No T-shirts.
For
insurance purposes and safety, all minors must be accompanied by a
registered adult. No entry confirmation will be sent. |
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| Proceeds
- Walk will benefit the Central Oregon WishGranters organization.
This community organization provides special needs requests for
Central Oregon residents in a variety of areas. Independent
contributions can be made either through our online race
registration
ACTIVE.COM or included with your mail
in registration form. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! |
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Registration – You can go online to
ACTIVE.COM to register. You may also
mail in your registration. This is an “all weather” event, please
dress for the season. |
