Sunday, June 18, 2006
A's vs. Dodgers
Pre-race registration is now closed. Registration will be available the morning of the race, from 7:30am until 8:30am on Sunday, June 18th. The cost of is $42 per person on the day of the race.
YOU CAN HELP TAKE A STAND
Each year, the Oakland A's and Macy's team up for the 5K Fun Run to raise funds for charity. In 2005, the event raised over $25,000 for charitable causes. On Father's Day 2006, we will celebrate and honor men who are making the world a safer place for all of our daughters and sons by helping to end violence against women and children.
OUR MISSION
For more than 25 years, the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) has been a global leader in the struggle to end violence against women and children. Through national education and awareness programs, community-based outreach and professional training programs for doctors, judges, police officers and lawmakers, the FVPF helps protect millions of women and children each year, while engaging millions more to be part of the solution.
Working in communities across the U.S. on innovative programs such as Coaching Boys into Men®, the FVPF is leading the country in efforts to engage all men, especially coaches, as allies in ending violence. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles and coaches can all be part of the solution by becoming "new" founding fathers and making a promise to talk to boys early and often about treating women and girls with respect.
This Father's Day, the Oakland A's and Macy's ask that you give back to your families and communities and support the Family Violence Prevention Fund by participating in the race.
While the problem for which we all run is a serious one, this race offers a fun way for you and your family to be part of the solution!
EVENT DETAILS
Parking: Parking for the event is free prior to 9:00am. Enter through the 66th Ave. entrance and park in A-Lot.
Strollers and Pets: For the safety of pets and other runners, we ask that you leave your animals at home. We encourage you to bring young ones out in baby joggers or infant strollers to join in the cause and have fun!
Water: There are two water stops on the course provided by Arrowhead Water, the official water of the Oakland A's.
Entertainment: Fog City Entertainment will provide pre- and post-race music. Noah's Bagels, New Mecca Café, Pepsi and Arrowhead Water provide food and beverages for the tailgate party.
Awards: The awards ceremony will take place following the run. Prizes donated by Macy's, Shell Vacations and Aloha Airlines.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| 7:00am: | Parking Gate Opens |
| 7:30-8:30am: | Event Registration/Check-In |
| 8:30am: | Stretching with A's Coaches |
| 9:00am: | Shotgun Start |
| 9:30-12:30pm: | Post-Race Festivities |
| | Includes Live Music, Tailgate Party,
and Award Ceremonies |
| 1:05pm: | A's vs. Los Angeles Dodgers |
| (Game tickets are included with race registration) |
Fees: Registration fee is $37 per runner. Registration for entries received after June 9th and day-of-race is $42 per runner. Entries received after June 9th will not have their packets mailed out and must be picked up at the registration area on race day. Event t-shirts for all participants will not be mailed and will be available for pick-up at the registration area on race day. Additional game tickets, which include the tailgate party, are available for $22 per guest. Race will take place rain or shine.
TOP FINISHERS IN THE 2006 A'S/MACY'S 5K FUN RUN RECEIVE:
Top Overall Finisher Will Receive:
Four (4) Disneyland Resort 2-day Park Hopper tickets and
a three (3) night stay at the Peacock Suites in Anaheim, CA
Courtesy of Shell Vacations
Top Finishers in the Adult Male/Female and Masters Male/Female Categories Will Receive:
Macy's Electronic Gift Cards
Top Finishers in Junior and Teen Categories Will Receive:
Macy's Electronic Gift Cards
(There will be no double prizes awarded)
RAISING FUNDS
Pledges: Any additional money that you raise will be in the form of a pledge (from yourself or any other person). Whatever money you raise must either be returned with your completed registration form or can be brought with you on the day of the race and returned at the pledge area. There are several levels of monetary incentives in concordance with pledge goals. (Registration fee is not included in pledge total.)
RAISE MONEY FOR THE CAUSE AND QUALIFY FOR GREAT PRIZES
| If you raise: |
| $100: | One Oakland A's Bobblehead |
| $500: | One Mark Kotsay autographed baseball and four Field Level tickets |
| $1,000: | Four Field Level tickets to an A's game, an exclusive on-field batting practice visit, an autographed Nick Swisher ball and the opportunity to have
your picture taken with Nick!
(Game date determined by the Oakland A's) |
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The runner/individual raising the most money will receive roundtrip airline tickets for two to Hawaii courtesy of Aloha Airlines!
(Minimum $2,000 raised.)
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