Race for Jack 5K / 1 Mile Run/Walk
| Starts | Location |
|---|---|
| Saturday, June 23, 2012 8:00 AM |
Raccoon Run Pavilion, River Legacy Parks (near N. Cooper & NW Green Oaks Blvd intersection) 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd Arlington 76006, Texas 76006 Contact Information: |
Another fun/competitive race in beautiful River Legacy Parks in N. Arlington. The course - relatively flat & fast, mostly tree-shaded. Have fun running, walking, strolling … Parking - available in the park. Donated kids’ (5-6 year-olds) gifts are encouraged for Jack Hernandez; the net race proceeds will go to the Hernandez family to help with Jack’s medical bills. For more info, call 817-265-4578 or e-mail jephaa@yahoo.com
Add’l… 5K @ 8:00 AM; 1M @ 9:00 AM ….Our racing mission continues to be to produce affordable, hedonistically fun & athletically competitive races that also benefit some charity(-ies) with a populist & gender parity focus – for the average runner/walker (including the novices) and also for the seasoned, serious racer…. Jack Hernandez, 5-year old son of Sergio and Rita Hernandez of Granbury, TX, was injured in a lawnmower accident on Friday, 13th April 2012. Sergio is a familiar top age-group runner/racer in the DFW area races. As a result of the accident, Jack’s leg had to be amputated below the knee. Medical costs for Jack’s treatment and rehabilitation are mounting for the Hernandez family. This 5K/1M race is to rally this area’s runners/walkers/racers – our racing community -- to help one of our own. All contributions are greatly appreciated!..... Net proceeds from the race will benefit the Hernandez family to help with Jack Hernandez’s medical bills – rallying for one of our own, in the racing community…. [If interested, you also can make an additional donation payable to: Community Bank Granbury Christian Jack Hernandez Fund. Mail to ASSIST Systems, P.O. Box 3635, Arlington, TX 76007 (May wish to write “5K Race appeal” on the check’s memo line.) ]
Additional Information
City
Arlington, TX 76006
Offline Fees
Mail-in fees are $10 (5K) OR $5 (1 Mile) if mailed by 6/19/12 (Forms may be obtained by e-mail from jephaa@yahoo.com or http://www.runningintheusa.com/jeph on the Web). Walk-in fees (through 6/22/12) are $10 (5K) OR $5 (1 Mile) at The RUNNER, 3535 W. Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington TX 76013 (817-461-2281). Race day fees - $15 (5K) OR $5 (1 Mile). Plus kids’ (5 – 6 year-olds) gifts on race day. NO T-SHIRTS! But a small, scholarly memento.
Directions, etc.
Fun-competitive race in beautiful River Legacy Parks in N Arlington. Course flat & fast, mostly tree-shaded. DIRECTIONS FROM DALLAS, FORT WORTH, etc. Exit onto N. Cooper off I-30 in Arlington, go North. L at the intersection of Cooper & Green Oaks. R at the very next intersection/light and go into the Park. Continue on the park entrance road. L at the first road on the Lt. Continue on that road until you see the race activity. Or directions from www.yahoo.com / www.MapQuest.com
Beneficiary
Net proceeds will be given to Hernandez family to help with Jack Hernandez’s medical bills – rallying for one of our own, in the racing community............. [If interested, you also can make an additional donation and mail to: Community Bank Granbury Christian Jack Hernandez Fund, P.O. Box 580, Granbury, TX 76049 (May wish to write “5K Race appeal” on the check’s memo line.) ]
Awards
Awards to 1st Overall male and female finishers, 1st Masters male and female finishers in the 5K. Top 3 finishers in the following age/gender groups also will be awarded: 6 & Under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over.. All 1 Mile finishers will receive participation ribbons.
History
This will be a special offering of this race. Complete results from this year can be found on the Web at www.runningintheusa.com and other sites.