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Sunday, January 16, 2011

FAQ

1-Where will this event take place?
Ken Thompson City Island Park
Registration will be at the New Pass Grill, starting at7:00 am

2-What is the cost to compete?
a-The Fun Run/Walk is free and will be held at 8:00am
b-The main competitive events will begin at 9:00am, and will last until 12:30pm
(a complete timeline for each event will be posted soon)
c-A current receipt for a donation of $25.00 to one of the three organizations we are supporting is your ticket to compete (must be shown at registration)

3-Are their t-shirts or other awards to be given out?
a-Event T-shirts will be given out while the supply lasts
b-Awards will be given for the 1st place for guys and gals in each event, plus an overall award for the guy and gal who win the highest number of events during the day

4-What age do you have to be for this?
a- The Fun Run/Walk can be done by any healthy person, minors will need a parent or guardian with them who can sign their waivers
b-For the main events, the minimum age is 18.

note: This location & schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforseen problems, check back one day prior to traveling to the event.
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