RAT RACE 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run

Start Time:  Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at 5:30 pm

Post Party: Immediately following (Driver’s License required to drink beer)

 

Course:  A flat, fast course that begins near Paxton’s Grill and the Loveland bike trail.  Starting on Karl Brown to West Loveland to Riverside to Ohio to Wall to Park to Riverside, back to West Loveland to Karl Brown to Harrison to the bike trail out and back, finishing at Nisbet Park.  Course will be cleared 90 minutes after start of race. 

 

Pre-registration: (Non-Refundable) $25.00 includes race, post-party, Brooks long sleeve technical shirts (for first 500 registrants)               

 

Race Day Registration: (Non-Refundable) $30.00 includes race, post-party, t-shirt (if available)                         

 

Post-Party: Immediately following in Nisbet Park.  Party includes refreshments, beer, food, and entertainment by Inside Out, and a Health Expo featuring Fleet Feet Sports.  Post Party Only (Non-Refundable): $15.00; party for kids under 10 years old $5

 

Entry Deadline: All pre-registration entries must by post-marked by April 11, 2008.  Online registration is offered until midnight Monday, April 14, 2008 via www.sprunning.com.  Otherwise, you can register on race day starting at 4:00 p.m. 

 

In Person Registration at Fleet Feet Sports, at the Crossing of Blue Ash:         Tuesday, April 1 from 6 PM – 8 PM

($25.00)                                                                                                                                 Saturday, April 5 from 8 AM – 11 AM

                                                                                                                                               

Race Divisions for both 5K and 10K Run:  

Men and Women:  14 and under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 and over. 

Fitness Walkers (5K only):  29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

 

Awards: Top three male and female runners and walkers in each age division.  1st place finishers receive top awards! 

 

Results: Posted on www.sprunning.com, as well as www.cinciratrace.org

 

Information: www.sprunning.com, www.cinciratrace.org ; Margaret Feie at (513) 235-8153 or Cindy Bryant at (513) 227-9628

 

Packet Pick-Up: Pre-registration participants may pick-up Rat Race packets on Thursday, April 17 at Fleet Feet Sports in the Crossings of Blue Ash from 6 PM to 8 PM.  Registration will also be available for $30.

 

Directions to Paxton’s Grill: Paxton’s Grill is located in Historic Loveland.  From I-275, take the Loveland/Indian Hill exit, turn left off the exit ramp.  Follow road for @2.5 miles, and turn right on West Loveland.  Paxton’s Grill is a few blocks down on the left.

 

Kid’s Activities will be available before and during the race, so feel free to bring the kids along!

 

Race Entry Form:

 

First Name: _________________________           Last Name ____________________________      Gender:  Male __ Female __

 

Address: ___________________________________          5K Run*__               5K Walk* __             10K Run __  

 

City: _________________________   State:  _____ Zip: __________                  *those who run and walk should register as runners

 

Daytime Phone: ______________________   Evening Phone: ____________________

 

Age (as of April 19, 2008) ______                         T-Shirt Size:            S __         M __        L __        XL __

 

Email: ______________________________________________

 

How did you hear about the Rat Race?  Friend ___ Past Participant ___ Website ___ Email ___ Radio ___ TV ___ Newspaper ___

                                                               Other (please specify) _____________________________

 

Waiver:  In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I hereby waive on behalf of my heirs, executors and assigns, all claims of any nature arising from my participation in the Rat Race and post-part, and do hereby release Paxton’s Grill, the City of Loveland, Steve Prescott, all sponsors, workers, officials, and volunteers from any claim whatsoever arising from my participation in this event.  I agree to abide by all the rules for participation, and acknowledge that the Race Committee may refuse or return my entry at its discretion.  I understand the risks for such a run, and have trained adequately in preparation.  I HAVE NOTED ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS ON THIS FORM.

 

Entrant’s Signature: ___________________________________________          Date:  _____________

 

Parent’s Signature:____________________________________________          Date:  _____________

(Required for entrants 18 and under)

 

In case of medical emergency contact (required by entrants 18 and under): ___________________________ Phone: ___________________

 

Make Checks Payable to: Rat Race

Mail Entry Form and Checks to: Rat Race - c/o Steve Prescott - PO Box 454 - Mason, OH  45040