Jolly Elf Trail Run

JOLLY ELF TRAIL RUN December 13, 2008 - Bond Park Cary, NC A Second Empire GRAND PRIX series event hosted by St. Michael School Fred G Bond Metro Park 801 High House Road Cary, NC 27513

Join us for our 3rd Annual Jolly Elf Trail Run on Saturday, December 13th at Cary's Bond Park. As part of the Second Empire GRAND PRIX series, this fun-filled event includes a competitive 5K, a One Mile Fun Run and a kid's 200 Yard Dash. This event is a great, healthy way to kick off the holiday season! Last year, we had over 400 runners. This year, we are expecting over 600 runners with bells on their shoes. A holiday theme surrounds the event complete with a DJ, announcer, tasty treats, cheering elves and, of course, the sound of bells ringing as the runners make their way through the park. Mark your calendars...plan on fun...bring the family...all involved are touched with a positive energy and smiles aplenty. For more information contact H. Cooke (919) 699-1003


Click for Mail-in Registration Form.......OR.......Click Event To Register Online
5K	9:00am	$20 pre-registration/$25 race day
Fun Run	8:30am	$10 for adults/$10 for kids
Kids Dash	10:15am	$5.00

T-Shirts guaranteed to the first 300 entrants

PACKET PICK-UP And REGISTRATION	RACE DAY CHECK-IN		AGE DIVISIONS
Bond Park Kiwanis Shelter	Bond Park Kiwanis Shelter		10 & under
Friday, December 12, 2008	begins at 7:15 a.m.		11 – 15 16 – 19
1:30-5:30 p.m.	Parking at Bond Park is limited.		20 – 24 25 – 29
	Additional parking is available		30 – 34 35 – 39
	At St. Michael’s Church		40 – 44 45 – 49
			50 – 54 55 – 59
			60 - 69 70+


Visual of 2008 Trail Course click here Jolly Elf Trail Run: Course Details The 5K main event traverses through the paved and gentle hilly trails of scenic Bond Park, in the heart of Cary. The course is mostly hard-packed wood chips and grass with some pavement between trails. Good footing exists throughout the entire course. Along the way, you'll enjoy the encouragement and cheers of elves, cheerleaders and their families. The One Mile Fun Run course is a beautiful, generally flat, jaunt through mostly open areas adjacent to the scenic woods of Bond Park. This Fun Run enjoys similar good footing consisting mostly of hard-packed wood chips, and grass with some pavement between trails. Walkers are welcome, too. The 200 Yard Kid's Dash is a blast on the grass...all the little ones enjoy this one --- with goodies to collect upon finishing.

Second Empire Grand Prix Details: The Jolly Elf Trail Run is the final 2008 race in the Second Empire Grand Prix Series. What a great way to end your year and pick up a few extra Grand Prix points. The Grand Prix has expanded this year and consists of nine of the best races in the Raleigh area. The Grand Prix Series offers Grand Prix points for competing runners in each race. Grand Prix individuals accumulating the most points receive money and prizes. For more information on the Second Empire Grand Prix racing series go to: www.secondempireraceraleigh.com

RACE RULES:
*Pacing or companion runners are not allowed.
*Unregistered runners are not allowed .
*Numbers must be worn on the front and be visible at all times.
*Runners must follow the marked trail, proceed without unauthorized physical or mechanical assistance from others.
*Race officials will determine order of finish if runners cross the finish line together.
*Runners must give passing room as soon as reasonably possible to a runner who asks for the trail.
*Please do not run additional training miles on the course on race day because it compromises the safety and enjoyment of the race for others.
*Runners must complete the distance they sign up for to receive an award.
*For safety, runners who withdraw during the run must inform a race official or aid station volunteer.
*No littering, smoking or consumption of alcohol permitted on the course.
*Anyone who breaks race rules will be disqualified from this race and from future events.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL


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