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21st Annual Spring Run/Walk & Public Agency ChallengeThe Olympia Downtown YMCA is proud to once again bring you this annual event on Saturday May 3, 2008! This event is fun for the entire family. We offer both an 8k and a 2 mile. You can choose to be timed for either of these events or just do it for the fun of it while getting some great exercise.
Registration Information: Non-Timed Event: - For participants coming out for the enjoyment of the event. No pressure, just fun and good exercise! Recreational walkers, runners and strollers welcome! Timed Events: - For those wanting to receive an official time for either the 8K or 2 mile event. Timed participants are eligible for the division awards. All public agency employees aiming to make their mark in the Team Speed Challenge must sign up as timed. Registration begins March 1st and you can register either online via our webpage or at either YMCA branch. Paper registrations must be received by April 25th at 8:30pm while you can still register online through April 30th at 8:30pm. To be guaranteed a T-shirt, you must order by April 25th. Race Features: 8K and 2 mile courses Non timed walkers and runners have separate courses Wheelchair and stroller accessible Results will be posted at finish line Free commemorative T-shirts for volunteers; call 360-357-6609 for volunteer sign-up information. Run proceeds support YMCA programs Public Agency Challenge If you are an employee, retiree, family or friend of a Public Agency (including local, state, federal and public schools), come out and show your spirit by participating. See if you can help your agency wins one or more of the categories! Categories: Team Participation Small (under 100), medium (100-499), and large agencies (500+) that field the most eligible participants wins that challenge. 8K and 2 mile participants are combined. Race volunteers are counted Team Spirit Dress alike, silly costumes, hats, face painting, team chants or cheers, be creative. The agency showing the most spirit wins! Team Speed The agency with the five fastest participants including at least two females, wins the challenge. Separate awards will be presented for the 8K and 2 mile events. Individual awards also given to winners. Prices: Non-Timed event (either 8K or 2 mile) - $10 $6.00 more on day of race Timed event (either 8K or 2 mile) - $15 $6.00 more on day of race Optional T-shirts are available for $8 (or $10 if you wait until the Day of Race) Winners of both the races and the Agency challenges will be posted right on this page by May 8th, 2008 at 4pm. If you would like more details, please grab brochure here or contact us at 360-357-6609. Let's make this the best year ever and show everyone we are a healthy community!
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