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• Friday, May 9, 2008
  Starting at 6:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 10, 2008
  Starting at 6:30 a.m.
  

TEAM PARTICIPANTS
Team participants should contact their team captain for the pickup of their 2008 CT RACE IN THE PARK items, but must pick up their CHIP at the park on RACE Day.

TIMING CHIP DETAILS

• The Female and Male 5K races utilize ChampionChip timing as the method for scoring for all runners.
• The Chip must be worn on your shoe from start to finish to be timed. No CHIP, no time!
• The Chip will be available for pickup only on RACE Day beginning at 6:30 a.m. in the CHIP Tent in the park.
• The Chip must be returned promptly at the finish line.
• There will be a $30 charge if CHIPS are not returned at the finish line.

• Safety first…please help us ensure a safe event.
• USATF insurance restrictions require that strollers, baby joggers, roller and in-line skates, skateboards, bicycles or any other type of device with wheels, as well as dogs or other pets, be excluded from the competitive 5K events. 

All events will begin at the same starting line under the balloon arch on the north side of Walnut Hill Park.

5K RUN COURSE
(The Female 5K is sponsored by Niantic Jazzercise Fitness). Runners begin at the start/finish line and proceed in a counter-clockwise direction to the Hart St. exit of the park. Turn left onto Hart St., go right on Vance St., left on Columbia St., go across Linwood St. and go right on Madison, right on Monroe, left on Linwood St., right on Shuttle Meadow, right on Corbin Ave., right on West End Ave., right on Lincoln St., left on Hart St., turn left into park and go right in a counter-clockwise direction to the start/finish line. (Cert #CT02007DR)

4K WALK COURSE
Same as the 5K run except: Do not turn left on Linwood. Instead, continue straight on Monroe and turn right up the Lincoln St. hill then right on Hart St.

1-MILE FUN WALK COURSE
The 1 Mile Fun Walk course begins and ends at the 2008 CT RACE IN THE PARK start/finish line on the north side of Walnut Hill Park under the balloon arch.  Walkers will make one complete loop of the Park road in a counter-clockwise direction.

KIDS’ CHALLENGE… Everyone’s a Winner!
Sponsored by American Savings Bank Foundation. This is a fun challenge! Join this year's Honorary Chair Team Lin's Kids under the starting line balloon arch on RACE Day.

KIDS' 1 MILE RUN
Something new and challenging for children 14 years old and under. Meet at the starting line by 8:50am for a prompt 9:00am start.

KIDS' FUN RUN
Three age divisions for children 12 years old and under. Meet at the starting line at 9:00am for a prompt 9:05am start. 

Line up by age divisions:

• First age group:  10-12
• Next age group:  6-9
• Last age group: 0-5 year olds
  Please note - youngsters 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  

COURSE MAPS click on the Race name to view and print the course map.
5K RUN MAP		4K WALK MAP

KIDS’ CHALLENGE
1 Mile Run – ages 14 and under
Fun Run – ages 10-12, 6-9 and 0-5 (with adult)

REFRESHMENTS
Complimentary food from Panera Bread, M&M Produce and Guida's Milk & Ice Cream is available for registered participants.  You will need your 5th Anniversary Race Bib to gain entrance into the Refreshment Tent.
Additional food will be available for purchase.

BARONET PINK RIBBON COFFEE CAFE
(open 6:30am - noon)
Join us for a cup of Pink Ribbon Coffee - served all morning long. This blend was created by Baronet Coffee exclusively to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer and the CT Breast Health Initiative, Inc.  In addition to a cup of coffee, you can purchase the Pink Ribbon blend in 1 lb. bags to take home.

HOME DEPOT'S BUILD IN THE PARK
Children will have an opportunity to build and take home a wooden project.

COLOR-ME FLOWER POTS!
Create your own special gift for Mother's Day. Choose from 3 flower pot designs to color, then add soil and a flower. Stop by the Merchandise Tent and for $5.00 you can make and bring home a great gift for someone special.

SHOP IN THE PARK
Don’t miss the 2008 CT RACE IN THE PARK limited edition souvenirs, fabulous gifts and pink ribbon merchandise available for purchase in our Merchandise Tent.

SPONSORS
Stop by the Sponsor Tent and meet our sponsors and pick up promotional goodies.  Please support them as they have supported us. Sponsor Tent opens 8:00am - You will need your 5th Anniversary Race Bib to gain entrance into the Sponsor Tent.

GENERAL INFORMATION CENTER
An Information and Lost & Found booth will be in the center of the park. 2008 CT RACE IN THE  PARK personnel will be there to answer all of your questions.

BAGGAGE HOLD

• Participants may leave a bag at our baggage area.
• Please pick up your items as soon as possible after your event.
• All items must be picked up by 12:00 noon.
• The 2008 CT RACE IN THE PARK is not responsible for lost, stolen, or unclaimed baggage.
• Thanks to the Junior League of Greater New Britain for coordinating this tent.

REST ROOMS
Rest rooms will be available at several locations.  Handicap facilities are located in the park and at the Finish Line. 

TIMING & RESULTS
CHIP timing used for the 5K runs will be provided.  Preliminary results will be posted after each race at the Awards Tent located directly in back of the stage at the Start/Finish Line. RACE results will be posted on this website.

WATER STOPS
Water stations will be in the park, on the race course outside of the park, and just after the Finish Line.

FIRST AID
Medical aid will be provided on the course and at the Finish Line.

Proceeds from The Walk of Life, sponsored by the Northeast Region Soroptimist International, benefit the CT Breast Health Initiative, Inc.

If you would like to add your name, the name of a friend, relative, business, or organization or a message in support of the issue, bricks range in price from $35 to $100. To place an order, download the Order Form or call Rosemarie Burton at 860-224-9113.

• Courthouse Parking Garage off Franklin Square
• Chestnut Street municipal parking garage
• Washington/Columbus Boulevard parking garage

Convenient shuttle buses, provided by DATTCO will make continuous trips between the RACE site and these parking areas. These facilities will be secured for RACE participants. Local participants should go directly to the parking facilities at the Chestnut street garage.

Directions to the Courthouse Garage
From locations North and East of New Britain: Take Rte 84 West to Exit 39A onto Rte 9 South. Continue to Exit 27 - Chestnut Street (left exit). Turn right off the exit and turn left onto Columbus Blvd. Follow signs to the courthouse Parking Garage.

Directions to the Chestnut Street Municipal Garage
From locations West of New Britain: Take Rte 84 East to Rte 72 East, to Exit 9 - Main Street. Turn right off the exit and right at the first light onto Chestnut Street. Continue to the Municipal Parking Garage.

Directions to Washington/Columbus Boulevard Parking Garage
From locations south of New Britain, take Rte 9 North to exit 26 (Downtown exit). At the end of the ramp, go straight ahead through four traffic lights and the garage is on the left.

From the Meriden Area
Take Rte 71 North and go left onto Rte 71A. At second light turn right (to Rte 9 South). Take the first right exit, New Britain/Kensington. Turn left at the top of the ramp and continue North on South Main Street to the 6th traffic light at Chestnut Street. Turn left and then right into the garage.
 
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