Kenton County Public Library Foundation’s
Racing to Read 5k Run & Walk presented by US Bank
Saturday, June 14 at
Net
proceeds from registrations and sponsor funding benefit the Kenton County
Public Library Foundation’s award-winning Read Racer pre-school literacy
initiative, which delivers books, reading materials, recordings and programs to
over 2,500 preschool children in
Reasons
to Run:
Enjoy a
free First Watch breakfast after the race in the Library’s parking lot for all
participants.
Participants
receive an adidas ® performance running T-shirt with
registration, while supplies last.
Free,
nearby garage parking.
Family-friendly
with a kids’ fun run and a special team competition.
It’s gone green with recycled products, a hybrid lead car
from Lexus, solar powered demonstrations, recycling areas and more!
For
the Families:
Children
are invited to participate in the free Kids’ Fun Run during the race. Families
are invited to compete as teams. Any four members of a family can participate
as a team. All team members are required to fill out individual entry forms and
submit together in one envelope.
Awards:
Overall
male and female runners and walkers receive a free six-month membership to Silverlake or
Better Bodies, gift certificate for a free pair of shoes from Bob Roncker’s Running Spot, a book gift card and a flower
bouquet.
Top three
male and female finishers in the running and walking age divisions receive a
gift certificate to Bob Roncker’s Running Spot and a
one-month pass to Silverlake or Better Bodies
Top three
teams in the family division receive a six-month family membership to Silverlake or Better Bodies and gift certificates to Bob Roncker’s Running Spot.
A three-month membership to Silverlake
or Better Bodies to be given to the winner of each age group.
Course:
The
relatively fl at, 3.1 mile shaded, course begins and ends at the Mary Ann Mongan Library in
For
more information:
Visit
www.kentonlibrary.org and click on the Racing to Read 5k logo for last year’s
results, a course map, photos and more. For more information contact Steve
Prescott at (513) 777-1080 or visit www.sprunning.com.
Pre-Registration
Individuals:
Postmark the form and money by June 6: $20 (includes technical running
T-shirt*)
Family
Teams: $75 (includes adidas ® performance T-shirt for
each member*)
Online
Registration:
Online
registration at sprunning.com closes at
Race
Day Registration:
Begins at
Family
Teams: $85, includes an adidas ® performance running
T-shirt* for each team member
*adidas ® T-shirt will be available while supplies last. Cash or checks only.
*****************************************Racing
to Read Official Race Entry***************************************
First Name: _____________________________
Last Name: ____________________________
Please circle one: 5k Run 5k
Walk Gender: Male Female
Age: (on race day) _____ T-shirt size: please circle one: S M L XL
Telephone: ( )
____________________
Address: ______________________________ City:
Emergency Contact: _______________________ Telephone: ______________________
Team Category: (optional - FAMILIES ONLY,
four members per team)
Team Name: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
(Each team member is required to fill out a
separate race form. Please submit together)
*adidas ®
performance T-shirt will be available while supplies last.
Waiver/Release: In consideration of
the acceptance of my entry, I hereby waive, discharge and release on behalf of
myself, my heirs, executors and assigns, all claims of any nature arising from
my participation in the Racing to Read 5k Run and Walk, and do hereby release
the Kenton County Public Library, Kenton
County Public Library Foundation Board, Kenton County, the City of Covington,
the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Steve Prescott, all sponsors, workers, volunteers
and officials from any claim whatsoever arising from my participation in this
event. I agree to abide by all rules for participation, and acknowledge that the
Kenton County Public Library may refuse or return my entry at its discretion. I
understand the risks involved in such a run/walk, and that I am physically fit and
have trained adequately in preparation. I also give my permission to the Kenton
County Public Library and its Foundation to use any photographs, video or other
recording of me that are made during the course of
this event.
Signature:
___________________________ Date:
____________
Parent Signature:
______________________ Date:
____________
(Required if participant is under the age of 18)
Please make checks payable to: Kenton County Public Library
Foundation.
Postmark pre-registration forms and money by Friday, June 6 to:
Racing to Read 5k Run & Walk, c/o Steve Prescott,