Saturday, February 25, 2012
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.
Competitive and Recreational 5K starts at 8:30 a.m.
Kids Fun Run starts at 9:30 a.m.
NC State Centennial Campus
2400 Campus Shore Drive
Raleigh, NC
About the Special Olympics NC Torch Run 5k
2012 will be the fourth edition of the Special Olympics NC Torch Run 5k. Proceeds from this event benefit Special Olympics NC and the 38,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities that participate in the year-round sports programming offered at no cost. This event is hosted by the NC State Police Department and is a major part of the department’s fundraising effort to benefit the North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics each year. In 2011, more than 700 runners participated in the 5k and helped to raise over $60,000 for Special Olympics NC. Our goal for 2012 is to set a new record for runners and funds raised
The Special Olympics NC Torch Run 5k is also the third event in the ten-race Second Empire Spring 2012 Grand Prix Series. Runners who participate in these races accumulate points and are awarded money and prizes at an awards banquet held at the Second Empire Restaurant at the conclusion of the Series.
About the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
The North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics unites officers from law enforcement agencies and corrections departments across the state in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics. Special Olympics is a year-round sports organization for children & adults with intellectual disabilities. We offer sports training and competition in 20 Olympic-type sports to more than 38,000 athletes across the state. Athletes are never charged a fee to participate. As a 501(c)3 private non-profit, SONC relies on generous donations from individuals, businesses and civic organizations for funding.
Registration:
Runners can register online using a credit card at www.SportOften.com.
You may also print out a registration form and mail it to:
Special Olympics North Carolina
Attn: Amy Orders
2620 Wolf Village Way
Raleigh, NC 27695
Early Packet Pick-up will be held Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24 at Capital RunWalk in Cameron Village (formerly The Athletes Foot) from 5-7 p.m. Our friends at Capital RunWalk have graciously offered 20% off regular price with bib number during packet pickup on Thursday and Friday.
Entry Fees:
Competitive and Recreational 5k received by February 10, 2012 – $20
Competitive and Recreational 5k after February 10 until Race day – $25
Fun Run for Kids – $10
Please Note: Registrants for the recreational run will not receive a time and are not eligible for awards!
All participants registered by Feb. 10 will be guaranteed a 2012 Special Olympics NC Torch Run 5k T-shirt. Those registering after Feb. 10 will receive a T-shirt on a first come-first served basis.
Participants can set up online fundraising pages at Firstgiving.com and ask their friends and family to help support Special Olympics as well. Creating your own personalized fundraising page is easy and free. If you would like assistance in setting up a page, contact Jamie Vaughn.
Awards
5k Race: Top 3 overall Male/Female and Top 3 in each age division
Age Divisions: 1-12, 13-19, 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 and over
Fun Run for Kids: All finishers will receive a medal
Note: Only entrants in the Competitive Event are eligible for awards!
Post Race Festivities
Join us after the race for the Run ‘n Plunge Festival! You can watch individuals go “Freezin’ for Reason” to raise money for Special Olympics Athletes by jumping into the cold water of Lake Raleigh. Everyone will be able to enjoy homemade chili, post-race snacks, music, raffles, and the chance to get to know Special Olympics athletes.
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