RUN FOR THE ROSES

Date: Sunday June 1, 2008

Start Times:

5K              8 a.m.

Youth 0.6K (1/3 MILE) 9 a.m.

 

Course:

The certified 5K course is USATF measured and approved. It starts at the Roselle Park District Clauss Center (555 W. Bryn Mawr) near the intersection of Bryn Mawr & West End and ends approximately 200 meters away in the parking lot of the Lake Park HS west campus. It is a reasonably flat, fast course that is oblong in the shape of a loop. It has long straight-aways, which are either flat or downhill with the only mild upgrade occurring at the end of the race immediately prior to the flat straight-away to the highly visible finish line. The course winds through the residential Waterbury subdivision of Roselle. It has a wide start. A single water stop is at about the 1.62-mile mark also at race start and finish.

WALKERS are welcome to participate but MUST start at the rear of the crowd thereby enabling the runners an unobstructed access to the racecourse. Child runners may not start on the front line. Bicycles, strollers, skateboards, roller blades and dogs are prohibited from participation in accordance with CARA's Circuit Race Regulations.

 

The Youth 0.6K is wholly contained within the parking lot of the Lake Park HS and surrounds the finishers of the 5K event while they are taking refreshments following the main event prior to the awards. All participants in the youth event will receive an award, a T-shirt and a prize.



 

 

Registration & Packet Pick-up:

Registration for the event may be done in advance via the Internet by May 30th, 6 P.M. Central time at Signmeupsports.com, Active.com, by mail or fax according to the instructions on the accompanying registration form or on the day of the event at the Clauss Center starting at 6:00 am until 7:45 am prior to the start of the race. Packets are only available on race day.

 

Timing:The 2008 Run for the Roses will use the ChampionChip timing system. Each participant will receive an envelope containing their timing chip. Chips will be distributed on race day only. You must wear your chip on your shoe in order to be timed. No chip; no time. You are responsible for returning the chip immediately after the race or mailing it back in the provided return envelope. Participants will be charged $30 for any lost or damaged chips.

Age Groups & Awards:

Male and Female, 10 and under, 11-14,15-19, 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, all male & female Clydesdale divisions: 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Wheelchair divisions, Male & Female Divisions, First Prize only. Clydesdale weight confirmation must be done on race day

Clocks/Mile Markers:

Large Clocks and timers will be placed at the 1,2 & 3-mile markers and at the finish line where a large clock will be as well.

 

Premiums:

Participants in all events will receive an official 12th Annual Run For The Roses high quality T-shirt available in adult sizes of S,M,L,XL,XXL, official race packet, goodie bag, fruit, snacks, Nancy?s Pizza, beverage, music, entertainment, petting zoo, pony rides, and free entry into the Post-Race Raffle.

 

Volunteers:

Volunteers are both needed and welcome. We need adults, children and especially Scout groups to help with packet preparation, the registration process, water station, race marshals, directing runners and food preparation. Volunteers will receive an official race T-shirt, entry into the post-race raffle and the satisfaction of helping a worthy cause.

 

Fund-raising & Pledges:

Participation in the pledge program is encouraged but not required. All net proceeds from the entire event, including pledges will be donated to benefit Tourette Syndrome and to the The Tourette Syndrome Association. TSA is recognized by the IRS as a 501(C)-3 charitable organization. Letters for fund matching or corporate sponsorship are available upon request. Please make it a GOAL TO TURN IN ALL PLEDGE MONIES ON RACE DAY. If this is not possible, please turn in all monies no later than June 26, 2008 so that we can distribute prizes and awards in a timely fashion. Please have all checks made out to either: ROSELLE RUN FOR THE ROSES or THE TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION.

 

Gear Check:

A secure area will be reserved for gear check in the Clauss Center adjacent to the registration area. A gear check tag will be attached to your gear bag, which corresponds to your bib number. All items will be available at the gear tent until 9 a.m., whereupon they shall then be available inside the Clauss Center at the registration desk.

 

Race results:

Results will beĀ transmittedĀ by the end of the raceĀ day to CARA and should be available at www.CARARUNS.org

 

Child-care/supervision:

Child care/supervision and will be available in a secure area, free of charge for the children of any registered participant in the 5K event while they are participating in the event.

Advance Reservations for child-care are requested in order to provide sufficient supervision. Children must be collected promptly after the parent or guardian has completed the 5K event and prior to the start of the youth 0.6K event. Entertainment will be provided for the children.




Directions to The Roselle Run For The Roses:

Located South of Irving Park Road and North of Lake Street, ? mile West of Roselle Road at the Clauss Recreation Center at 555 W. Bryn Mawr.

From the West: Take Lake St. (Rt. 20) East of the Elgin-O?Hare to Bryn Mawr, turn left (north) and follow that to the Clauss Recreation Center.

From the South and Western suburbs: go North on Rt. 355 to exit #5 (Thorndale Rd), go west (left) to the Roselle Rd exit. Turn Left (south) about 1 mile to Bryn Mawr & turn right.

From the North and Northwest suburbs: go South on Rt. 53 to Exit #5 (Thorndale Rd); go west (right) to the Roselle Rd exit. Turn Left (south) about 1 mile to Bryn Mawr & turn right.

From Chicago: take either the Eisenhower (same as from South) or the Kennedy (same as from North) to Rt. 53 to exit #5 and follow the instructions listed above.

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Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA):

Join the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) to get discounts on race entries, at running stores, and in training programs for runners at all levels; receive Chicago Athlete/ Chicago Runner magazine and win awards for participation and competition. Get running info at www.cararuns.org or call (312) 666-9836.

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Rest Room/ Shower-Locker Room/Water Stops:

Inside rest rooms are located at the Clauss Center at registration and at Lake Park H.S. at the end of the race. Port-a-potties are located near the start of the race on the access road behind the Clauss Center. Men and women locker rooms and shower facilities are located inside the Clauss Center. A water table and cooler will be near the race start. A single water station will be at mid-race at the 1.62 mile mark. Water, Propel? and juice will be at race end.

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Parking:

There is plenty of free parking at the Clauss center, across the street in the Lake Park HS lot, east of the Clauss center on West End street and west of registration on the Lake Park Driving Range lot.

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