Run Charlotte - Grow Charlotte 5k
For the benefit of: Grow Charlotte & CharMeck Farm to School
Helping to fight childhood obesity in Charlotte and the Greater Mecklenburg Community
Grow Charlotte! and CharMeck Farm to School are both DBAs of Greater Mecklenburg Community Services, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit, dedicated to improving the health opportunities for the at-risk members of the Greater Mecklenburg community. Both of these programs target at-risk children with nutrition based education.
CharMeck Farm to School targets pre-school and elementary students with age appropriate lesson plans and working gardens. Grow Charlotte! targets older students and their communities with Earth Science compatible lessons and community gardens.
Presently, Grow Charlotte! and CharMeck Farm to School have pooled their recourses and have started programs with the Bethlehem Center Head Start program, Saint Johns Baptist Day Care, and Pinewood Elementary School involving approximately 300 children. Thus far, we have established 16 - 4 x 10 gardens, provided classroom support, and lesson plans for each of the classes. A number of other schools and after school programs, in and around Charlotte, have approached us, but until we can raise funds, we are limited to the existing programs.
The 5K route can be found on MapMyRun.com at the URL below. If it does not work, cut and paste the URL in your address bar.
7 a.m. 7:30 a.m. - Race day registration
8 a.m. 5K Run - Certified: NC-10075-PH
8:45 a.m. 1K Fun Run
Event Location: The 5K race starts and ends at 7000 Park Rd, The Acopian Hall at Saint Sarkis Armenian Church. It includes the Huntingtowne Farms neighborhood and the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
Parking: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Road & Forest Hill Church, 7224 Park Road.
www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/nc/charlotte/301127629728488339
Schedule
Friday, August 20th 12 noon 8p.m., Registration & Packet pick-up at 7000 Park Rd.
Saturday, August 21st
7 a.m. 7:45 a.m. - Race day registration
8 a.m. 5K Run Start
8:45 1K Fun Run Start
Chip Timing by: RMS - Race Management Services
Entry Fees
5K Run - $20
1K Fun Run - no charge
Awards 5K
Top three men and Women, min $50, $35, $35 Gift Certificates
Best time for each age group, M & F, $25 Gift Certificates
1K Fun Run
All participants will receive a goodie bag & gift certificates
Volunteers:
Don't feel like running? Volunteer.
Without volunteers this event would not be possible.
Call: 980-254-2743
Donate:
A $125 donation pays for a 4x10 garden.
All donations help the cause.
Proceeds:
All proceeds will go directly to Greater Mecklenburg Community Services, Inc. Child nutrition and gardening projects:
Grow Charlotte! &
CharMeck Farm to School
Register on line at
http://www.racesonline.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=public.race_detail&race_id=10723
or
Mail-in Registration, 5K & 1K Fun Run
First Name: ________________________
Last Name: _________________________
Address: ___________________________
City: ______________State: __ Zip: _____
Phone: ____________________________
Email: _____________________________
Age: _____________ Sex: _____________
Event: 5K ________ 1K Fun Run _______
T-shirt Size (5K only): Youth S M L
Adult S M L XL XXL
Registration Fee: $20.00 (5K only),1K no charge
Add additional Donation to Registration check.
Please make checks payable to:
Greater Mecklenburg Community Services
Mail Registration form to:
P.O. Box 473811, Charlotte, NC 28247
Waiver and Release of Liability:
In consideration of the acceptance to the Run Charlotte-Grow Charlotte 5K, I waive all claims for myself, my heirs, and assignees against Greater Mecklenburg Community Services, Inc., and all sponsors, promoters, and volunteers, for injury or illness which may result from my participation. I am in proper physical condition to compete in this race and hereby personally assume all risks associated therewith.
Signature: _______________________________ Date: _____________
Many Thanks to our 2010 Garden Supporters:
Bonnie Plants
Josh Lyle - Rodgers Builders
Peter Grimaldi and friends
Rupert Landscaping
Morningstar Properties
Home Depot
Blackhawk Hardware
American Trophy
Hillbillys Barbeque
Many Thanks to our
2010 Sponsors:
Red Rocks Café
Margarita Man
Abundant Health -
Dr. Lonnie Bagwell
Vision Office Systems
Race Management Sys.
The Charlotte Running Co.
St. Sarkis Church
Many Thanks to our 2010 Donors:
Restaurants
McCormick & Schmick's
Ci Cis Pizza
Moes Southwest Grill
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
Baoding
The Counter
Brio Tuscan Grill
California Pizza
Maggianos Little Italy
131 Main
Eddies Place
Showmars
Mezzanotte Pizza
Outback
Monterrey Mexican
Red Robin
Sonny's Bar-B-Q
Red Lobster
Mama Fu's
Rusty's Deli
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Tony Roma's
Olive Garden
Original Pancake House
Salsarita's
Applebee's
Tin Tin
Longhorn Steak House
China Buffet
Chili's Grill & Bar
Boca Roca
McAlisters Deli
Pier 51 Seafood
Bricktops
Bailey's Sports Grill
Wolfman's Pizza
IHOP
Park Place
Dick's Sporting Goods
Monkey Joes
Educational Outfitters
Southern Home Services
Backyard Wild
Fresh Market
Harris Teeter
Salon Du Monde
Trader Joe's
Earth Fare
Coca Cola
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Costco
Bi-Lo
Greater Mecklenburg Community Services, Inc.
Charles Diman Diane Tudor
President/ CEO Secretary/ Treasurer
cndiman_carolina.rr.com dgtudor_aol.com
Grow Charlotte
Charles Diman
Executive Director
growcharlotte_hotmail.com
Lynn Robinson
charmeckfarmtoschool_hotmail.com
Race Results are on line at:
http://www.rmssports.com/results/10charlotte5k.txt
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