October 2007
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10/06/07 (Saturday) -4th Annual Mimi's Run for Delaware Hospice 5k -Wilmington, DE 
   

                                                                         r2r Fast 5k Event

          or sign up in person till Thurs. Oct. 4th  at Delaware Running Co., Greenville, DE  (cash or check)             

NOTICE:  NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.    YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS. 
 

Race Time:       9:00 am  (registration opens at 8:00 am)
Location:          Harry's Seafood Grill next to the Wilmington Riverfront Market, Wilmington Riverfront                        Directions  (5 S. Orange St.)
Benefits:          Delaware Hospice in memory of Marguerite "Mimi" Ford.  
Sponsors:        TBA
Course:            USATF certified fast flat course starting on West Street in front of Conley Ward Steakhouse.  Fast flat    Course Records
                          route on the River Walk to Frawley Stadium with finish at the Overlook Pavilion.                                                 Course map
Amenities
:       Tee shirts and refreshments.    
 
Awards:            Overall male and female plus top 3 in ten year age groups 13 under through 70+.  
                           Top 3 male and female walkers.                                                                                                            2004 results
Entry Fee:        $16 pre entry by Oct. 4th   $20 after and morning of event.                                                            2005 results
Entry Info:       Make checks payable to "Delaware Hospice"                                                                                  2006 results  2007 results photos
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card. 
                                                            Universal entry form
Contact:           For more information, contact mollyhayes02@yahoo.com or Wayne Kursh 302-654-6400       
Mail entry:      Mimi's 5k c\o Molly Hayes, 2217 Brookline Road, Wilmington, DE 19803  att:  5k run      
                                                                                
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Delaware Hospice

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10/07/07 (Sunday) -25th  Delaware Distance Classic 15k-Wilmington, DE -
  
 

Race Time
:    8:30 am (registration opens at 7:15 am )  2007 Mid Atlantic USAT&F 15K Championship and Grand Prix Event.
Location:        Frawley Stadium at Wilmington's Christiana Riverfront                                                                                                  Directions
Benefits:        Delaware Special Olympics and Pike Creek Valley Running Club  
Sponsors:      Foot Care Group,   Pike Creek Valley Running Club, Cheskin Chiropractic,
Course:         USATF
 Certifed.  Flat and fast starting and finishing at Frawley Stadium.                                                                    2003 results
Amenities:    Quality Delaware Distance Classic t-shirt (non white) to first 500 registered.  Post race refreshments.                    2004 results
Awards:         Male and female open prizes, $150, $100, $50.   Masters Prizes $75                                                                                 2005 results
                       5 year age groups awards (1-2-3)  18 under through 65 + for men and 18 under through 60 + for women.                2006 results
Entry Fee:     $20 pre registration with tee shirt before Sept. 30th    $30 pre registration with sweatshirt before Sept. 30th      
                       $25 day of event registration with tee shirt.                                                                                                                        
Online Registration:  Click here to enter online using a major credit card. 
 
Entry Info:   Make checks payable to "DDC 15k"                                                                      Universal entry form                  2007 results  photos
Contact:       For more information, contact Race Director, David Farren at 302-798-4179 or ddc15k@comcast.net
Mail entry:  DDC 15k c\ o Dave Farren, 26 Wayne Drive, Wilmington, DE 19809
                                                                       
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Pike Creek Valley Running Club

Delaware Special Olympics

 



















10/07/07 (Sunday) -2nd Jack's Track's  5k Run \ Walk-Wilmington, DE
      

                                                                                          
r2r Fast 5k Event
 
                     or sign up in person till Thurs. Oct. 4th  at Delaware Running Co., Greenville, DE  (cash or check) 

NOTICE:  NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.    YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS. 
 

Race Time
:   12:30 pm  (registration opens at 11 am)
Location:       Conaty Park, behind Trolley Square on Gilpin Ave.
                        Registration will take place at Catherine Rooney's on De. Ave.        Directions                                                                                         
Benefits:       The John J. Murray Foundation currently provides funding to The Scleroderma Research Center at the
                        Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia as well as Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware.
                        This commitment began in 1997 following John's sister Cathy's diagnosis with Scleroderma.  John led
                        the effort to provide funds for the SRC by hosting Putt for Progress, a gold outing that went on to
                       become an annual event and which has raised over $400,000 to date.  The Center is one of the few
                       facilities in the United States, which seeks to find a cause and a cure for Scleroderma.  Since John's
                       untimely death on September 11th, 2001 the Foundation has contributed a portion of funds raised
                       to a scholarship grant at Salesianum.  Salesianum, a Roman Catholic High School for boys, is widely
                       recognized for its ability to educate young men to the highest standards of academic and moral excellence.
                       John was a 1986 graduate of Salesianum and the scholarship grant is in his name.
Course:         Same route as Catherine Rooney's 5k.                                                                                                               Course map
Amenities
:    Long Sleeve Tee shirts to the first 300 registered runners and walkers.  Fabulous post race party for all registrants
                        at Catherine Rooney's on Delaware Ave.    Pint glass with first beer free to first 200 participants over 21
                        Bagpiper music and raffle prizes.
Awards:         Overall male and female and top 2 in ten year age groups 13 under to 70 and over.                              2006 results  
                        New in 2007 the overall male and female winners receive $100 cash awards.                                     2007 results   photos
                        Top 3 male and female walkers.                                                                                                             
Entry Fee:     $16 pre entry till Oct. 4th   $20 day of event
Online Registration:  Click here to enter online using a major credit card.  
  
Entry Info:     Make checks payable to "John J. Murray Foundation"                                                                           Universal entry form.
Contact:         For more information, contact Marty Reagan at
gmregan@verizon.net
Mail entry:    Jack's Tracks 5k c\o JJM Foundation, 6 Robin Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707.                                               
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John J. Murray Foundation

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10/07/07 (Sunday) -8th Annual Scott Mackler 5k Run \ Walk-Newark, DE
      

                                                                                            
 r2r Fast 5k Event
                    or sign up in person till Thurs. Oct. 3rd  at Delaware Running Co., Greenville, DE  (cash or check) 

NOTICE:  NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.    YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS. 
 

Race Time
:   12:30 pm  (registration opens at 11 am)
Location:       Temple Beth El, 301 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE                                                                                               Directions
Benefits:       The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter  (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis known as            Course Records
                        Lou Gehrig's Disease) 100 % of the proceeds are donated to ALS Association
Course:         USATF certified through residential neighborhoods.         Course map (coming soon)                                 2003 results
Amenities:    Tee shirts to the first 500 registered runners and walkers.  Fabulous post race buffet for all registrants.   2004 results
Awards:         Overall male and female and top 2 in the following 5 year age groups 14 under to 65 and over.                   2005 results
                        Top 3 male and female walkers.                                                                                                                                2006 results
Entry Fee:     $20 pre entry till Oct. 3rd   $25 day of event                                                                                                         2007 results 
Online Registration:  Click here to enter online using a major credit card.   

Entry Info:     Make checks payable to "ALS Association"                                                                                                Universal entry form.
Contact:         For more information, contact Joe Sontowski 302-633-1208 or
LJoeKool@comcast.net
Mail entry:    Scott Mackler 5k c\o Temple Beth El, 301 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711                       
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ALS Association of Philadelphia

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10/13/07 (Saturday) -10th Supporting Kidds 5k run \ walk -Wilmington, DE    

                                                                            r2r Fast 5k event
                 or sign up in person with cash or check till Thurs, Oct. 11th  3pm.  Located in the Greenville Shopping Center

NOTICE:  NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.    YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS. 
 
                                                                  
Race Time
:     9 am Registration opens 8 am   
Location:         Washington Street Ale House, 1208 Washington Street, Wilmington, DE                                                             Directions 
Benefits:          Supporting Kidds, the center for grieving children and their families
Course:           USATF certified.   Starts at Ale House and finishes under Washington Street Bridge.                                      Course map. 
Amenities:      t-shirts to first 250 entrants, refreshments, prizes, and party with bbq dogs and burgers hosted
                          by the Washington Street Ale House.  Kid's games, and entertainment, fun for all!                                               
Awards:           Overall male and female plus top 2 in 10 year age groups. Top 2 male female walkers.              2003 results                                                                                                                                                                                               2004 results
Entry Fee
:       $16 pre registration (till Oct. 11th)    $20 day of event                                                                     2005 results         
                         $13 student pre registration till Oct 11th.  $20 day of.                                                                     2006 results         
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.   
                                 2007 results   photos
Entry Info:      Make checks payable to "Supporting KIDDS"                                                                           Universal entry form.
Contact:          For more information, contact Andrea Rotsch at andrearotsch@supportingkidds.org or 302-235-5544
Mail entry:  
  Supporting  KIDDS, 1213 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707  
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Supporting Kidds

Washington Street Ale House


 



















10/14/07 (Sunday) -Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k Women's Run-Wilm., DE
 

                                                                                                        r2r Fast 5k Event  
                                                                                                                                  

Race Time
 8:00 am  registration opens at 7:00 am
Walk Time: 9:00 am  registration opens at 7:00 am
Location:       Wilmington Riverfront, South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE  19801                                                            Directions
Benefits:       American Cancer Society
Honorary Chairperson:  Dr. Steven Edell
Course:         USATF certified.  Fast and flat.  Run along the Wilmington Riverfront.                                 Course map walk    Course map run
Amenities:    Tee shirts, refreshments, music, and fun!
Awards:         Overall winner plus top two in 5 year age groups 13 under through 70 over.   2003 results      2004 results   2005 results
Entry Fee:     $20 pre registration till Monday, October 8th.  $25 after and day of event.     2006 results   2007 results
Online Registration
Run: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.                                                     
Online Registration
Walk:  Click here to register or fundraise    (note walk is 4.5 miles or 2.4 miles)                                  
Enter In Person:  Women's Sports Specialties, 5335B Limestone Rd., Wilm., DE 19808                                                                 2007 photos
Entry Info:     Make checks payable to "American Cancer Society"                                                                                 Universal entry form.
Contact:         For more information on the run , contact 302-239-0838 womenssports@earthlink.net
                        For more information on the WALK contact 302-324-4227 or wilmington.strides@cancer.org

Mail entry:    Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, c\o Women's Sports Specialties, 5335B Limestone Rd., Wilm., DE 19808
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American Cancer Society

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10/20/07 (Saturday)-4th Annual  "Mrs. Cap" Memorial 5k run \ walk-Wilmington, DE 

                                                                                            
r2r Fast 5k Event
 
                         or sign up in person till Wed. . Oct. 17th at Delaware Running Co., Greenville, DE  (cash or check)                 

NOTICE:  NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.    YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS. 
  

Race Time:      2:30 pm    (registration opens at 1:30 pm)
Location:          Ursuline Academy, 1106 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, DE (registration and sign in on North Franklin St. entrance to
                           parking lot.                                                                                                                                                                             Directions
Benefits:           Ursuline Academy programs  
Course:            Wheel measured by Doug White.  Out and back course from Ursuline Academy down Franklin Street to Shallcross Ave.
                           To Rattlesnake Run entrance to Brandywine Park.  Run walk along the beautiful Brandywine River to Market Street
                           and return same way to Ursuline Academy.   
Amenities:       Tee shirts, refreshments, post race Homecoming activities.  Part of the r2r "Fast" 5k series.                     2004 results          
Awards:            Overall male and female winners plus top 3 in ten year age groups 10 & under through 70 over.              2005 results  
                           Top 3 male \ female walkers.                                                                                                                                   2006 results                                                                                                                                                                                                                 2007 results  photos
Entry Fee:         $15 adults pre registration $10 pre registration for students through 12th grade
                           $20 day of event
Online Registration:   Click here to enter online using a major credit card.   
 
Entry Info:       Make checks payable to "Ursuline Academy"                                                                                               Universal entry form.
Contact:           For more information, contact Susan Johnson
sjohnson@ursuline.org
Mail entry:      Ursuline Academy 5k Run \ Walk, 1106 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, DE 19806
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Ursuline Academy

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10/27/06 (Saturday) - The Smith McMillan Memorial 5k run \ walk-Wilmington, DE  
  
          or sign up in person till Wed. Oct. 24th  at Delaware Running Co., Greenville, DE  (cash or check)     

NOTICE:  NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.    YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS. 
 

                                 
                            In memory of Wendy Smith McMillan '77 and Jonathan Smith '83


Race Time
:      8:30 am  (registration opens at 7:45 am)  Kid's Free Fun Run at 8:25 am.  Ribbons to finishers.
Location:          Wilmington Friends School, Alapocas, Wilmington, DE                                                                                           Directions
Benefits:          The Wilmington Friends School Alumni Scholarship Fund   
Course:            Wheel measured 3.1 mile course in surrounding neighborhoods of Alapocas via the new Greenways Trail.
Amenities
:      Shirts guaranteed to all pre registered, refreshments, prizes plus Homecoming 2007!
Awards:           Merchandise awards to overall male and female plus top 2 finisher in ten year age groups 18 under through 60+   
                                                                                         2003 results  2004 results   2005 results  2006 results  2007 results
                          Top Alumni, Student, Faculty \ Staff finishers and overall male and female walkers.  Also, 3 person relay teams.   2007 photos
                          All male, all female and co-ed teams.  Must register together.  Full registration fee applies to each team member
Entry Fee:        $20 Pre and Day of Registration
Online Registration: 
 Click here to enter online using a major credit card.  
 
Entry Info:      Make checks payable to "Wilmington Friends School"                                                                                     Universal entry form.
Contact:          For more information, contact Leslie White-Fad at 302-576-2032 or LWhiteFad@WilmingtonFriends.org
Mail entry:    
Wilmington Friends School Alumni / Development Office, 101 School Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803  
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Wilmington Friends School

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10/28/07 (Sunday) -5th MHA E-Racing the Blues 5k run \ walk-Wilmington, DE
  

                                                                                                    r2r Fast 5k Event
              sign up in person till Thursday, Oct. 25th by noon at Delaware Running Co., Greenville, DE  (cash or check)   

NOTICE:  NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.    YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS. 
 
Race Time:   9:15 am (registration opens at 8:00 am)
Location:       Wilmington Christina Riverfront, at Dravo Plaza  (under the cranes next to Blair Outlets)      Directions                                 
Benefits:      The Mental Health Association in Delaware  
Course:        Fast, flat, scenic along the Wilm.  Riverwalk starting and  finishing near Dravo Plaza. Measured by Doug White   Course map
                       This course in now USATF certified.
Amenities:   Long sleeve tee shirts,  refreshments, and  raffle.                                                                                                          
Awards:        Awards/ prizes to overall male and female, top 3 in 10 year age groups 13 under through 70 over.                            2003 results
                       Top 3 male and female walkers.  Top fundraiser and team captain with most members rec. special prizes.               2004 results
Entry Fee:    $16 pre entry till Oct. 25th     $20 after and day of event.                                                                                                   2005 results
Online Registration:  Click here to enter online using a major credit card.  
                                                                  2006 results
Entry Info:    Make checks payable to "MHA"                                                                   Universal entry form.                       2007 results   photos
Contact:        For more information, contact
cgeise@dca.net or 302-654-6833
Mail entry:   E-Racing the Blues, c\o MHA 100 W. 10th St., Suite 600, Wilmington, DE 19801
                                   
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The Mental Health Association in Delaware 

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