October 5th 2008
Women Only 5k Run/Walk and 3k Walk 9:30 am
Free Kids' Races: 8:45 am (100-400 meter dashes on track, open to boys and girls ages 4-12)
Brown University Stadium
400 Elmgrove Ave
Providence RI
Awards
Cash Prizes to Top Five 5K Finishers Overall:
- 1st $300
- 2nd $200
- 3rd $100
- 4th $75
- 5th $50
$50 Cash Prize to Winner of the Following Age Groups:
20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
*Merchandise/gift certificates to 2nd-5th in each age group (1st-5th in 19 and under)
*Commemorative Award to Top 35 finishers in 5K Race
*Commemorative Award to Top Three Teams (3 awards per team)
*Special Gift to first 1000 persons to check in on race day.
*One cash prize per runner only. No “double-dipping” in age groups for overall prize winners.
Course Info
Measured, flat and fast 5k (3.1 miles) and 3k (1.8 miles) courses from the Brown University Stadium, through the scenic and historic East Side of Providence, and finishing in Olympic style on the Brown University TrackTeam Competition
We welcome Team Competition at this event.
Must pre-enter by 10/1/2008. No post entries will be accepted. Team to consist of 3 or more women. If more than 3 on a team, top 3 times will count for scoring. Awards to top 3 teams. High school teams not eligible for team awards.
Must pre-enter by 10/1/2008. No post entries will be accepted. Team to consist of 3 or more women. If more than 3 on a team, top 3 times will count for scoring. Awards to top 3 teams. High school teams not eligible for team awards.
5k Run/Walk Course
The 5K course starts on Elmgrove Avenue at the intersection of Savoy St. Follow Elmgrove Avenue north until Blackstone Boulevard. Take a right onto Blackstone Boulevard. Follow
Blackstone Boulevard to Clarendon Avenue and take a right onto Clarendon. Follow Clarendon until Cole Avenue and take a right onto Cole. Follow Cole until Elmgrove Avenue is reached.
Take a left onto Elmgrove Ave. Follow it past the Brown University Stadium then take a right onto Sessions St., then another quick right into the Stadium, and finish in Olympic style on
the Brown University Track.
3k Walk Course
The 3K course starts on Elmgrove Avenue at the intersection of Savoy St. Follow Elmgrove Avenue north until Blackstone Boulevard. Take a right onto Blackstone Boulevard and follow it
until reaching Wingate Rd. Take a right onto Wingate and follow it to Cole Avenue. Take a right onto Cole and follow it back to Elmgrove Avenue. Take a left onto Elmgrove, follow it
past the Brown University Stadium, then take a right onto Sessions St., then another quick right into the Stadium, and finish in Olympic style on the Brown University Track.
