Wednesday, June 17, 2009

30th Annual Women's Distance Festival is less then one month away!






The 30th annual women's distance festival 2 mile run will be held on July 11th at the Washington Park Picnic Shelter. This is a terrific course for first time runners, walkers, and experienced runners!

The women's race will start at 8:00 followed by a free children's fun run at 8:40. Awards (jewelry) will be given to the top 3 females in each age categories. All walkers will receive a participation award.

Each participants will receive a tropical yellow dry release shirt if registered by July 1st. Availability and correct sizes may not be guaranteed after this date. New this year: tag timing!

Be sure and also check out the health fair during the event. These interactive booths staffed by the WDF sponsors will offer health screenings and information geared towards women and children.

Register online at womensdistance.com or getmeregistered.com. For any questions call Susan Helm at 217-502-3992 or e-mail at susan.helm@comcast.net. A paper application is available but the registration fee is $2.00 more then registering online. Race Clean. Live Green.

Packet pick up and late registration will be from 4-7 on July 10th at St. John's AthletiCare and at 7:00 AM the morning of the race at Washington Park/picnic shelter. Lots of door prizes, food and friends. Come and enjoy a female friendly day. Proceeds will be donated to Girls on the Run. A non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.

The children's fun run consists of three different age categories (0-5, 6-8, 9-12)complete with race packets filled with goodies, bibs, t-shirts (for the first 100 who register) and medallions for the first 100 finishers. For the children's fun run, both boys and girls are allowed to participate. Children must be registered for the Fun Run in order to participate. Registration may also be submitted at getmeregistered.com.

Volunteers are needed so men come on out and support us women as we run!



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