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Support a Local Race & Change the World!
Greetings!

    In the spirit of supporting the local community, we want to let you know about some upcoming local races which support various causes from feeding the hungry, to rescuing animals to supporting families who have experienced the death of a child. Your entry in these races helps support worthy charities and allows you to help change the world for those in some sort of need.

    Read on to learn about the races and how to become part of them.
                 
                             Run or Walk Healthy!
                         Mimi Veiga, Running Zone co-owner
Upcoming Local Races:
The Feed Your Sole 5K
Oct. 11th, 2009
8839 Burnt Spur Ct., Elk Grove
8 a.m. race start:

This 5k is a benefit for the Elk Grove Food Bank and is the Eagle Scout project for Tom Weber. Tom has organized all the aspects of the race from getting permits to registration and timing. Help him raise funds for our local food bank.
  • Race entries limited to the first 100 entrants.
  • Race Day registration beginning @ 7 a.m.
  • $10 entry fee although other donations accepted.
  • For more info., call Tom @ 682-2266 or click here for downloadable entry form.
"Run for Kenny"
Charity Fun Run Oct. 24, 2009
Elk Grove Park

First annual memorial charity fun run. Kenny's family has a foundation which helps pay costs for families who cannot cover funeral costs after the death of a  child.
  • Race day registration 8 a.m. $30.00 (pre-registered $25)
  • Receive a raffle ticket for each 1.44 mile lap you complete.
  • For more information, call organizer Angie Jerome @ 916-410-7711or click here to go to website
Mason's Place 3K and 5K Walk/Run
Oct.25, 2009
Elk Grove Park
masons place race
  • 7:30 a.m check in and race day registration
  • Entry fees: 3K: $20 before 10/2, $25 after 10/2
  • 5K: $25 before 10/2, $20 after 10/2
  • tshirt given
  • Dogs Welcome!
  • Event includes a pet expo with vendors following the race
  • For race entry form and more information, click here.
 
Thank you for supporting these great local causes. Your participation allows these organizations to fulfill their missions of doing good.
 
Sincerely,
 
The Running Zone
Save $10.00
 Bring in this coupon and your race bib or entry form from the Cowtown 1/2 or full marathon or 5K or any of the above listed races and receive $10 off your purchase of shoes.
Offer Expires: Nov. 15th, 2009