The 2nd annual Run-Ride-Walk at New Jersey Motorsports Park, benefiting the Lance Armstrong and South Jersey Healthcare Foundations is scheduled for July 25th, 2009. This year’s benefit will honor the memory of Barbara Cook, who passed away in 2008 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Barbara was a much-loved community advocate, charity organizer, fitness enthusiast and businesswoman.
The Barbara Cook Run-Ride-Walk for Cancer at New Jersey Motorsports Park will raise both awareness and funds to fight cancer. The number of events and activities has expanded from 2008. The following events are slated:
• Fun Walk
• 5K Run
• 10K Run
• 8-Mile Fun Ride
• 31-Mile Ride
• 62-Mile Ride
• Award Ceremony
• Barbeque Reception featuring The Snake Brothers Band and DJ
• Cycling and Running Expo featuring FUJI Bikes and Champion System, plus other merchants
It’s a full day of activities starting with the longer cycling events in the morning, then the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship Series motorcycle races featuring the Michelin Pro Series throughout the day. The F1NJ Karting facility will be open all day for those who have a need for speed in a competitive or fun way. The other activities and barbeque reception are slated for early evening starts, followed by an awards ceremony.
• 31- and 62-Mile Rides: Registration opens at 7 AM with the rides starting at 8 AM. Both courses begin on Lightning Raceway then onto the ideal riding conditions of rural South Jersey roads.
Competitors, please note that the cycling part of the event will be run on public roadways, and that there will be NO ROAD CLOSURES. At key turns and intersections along the course, local police will assist with traffic management, and the course will be plainly marked. Police will be stationed at their respective intersections strategically, and once the bulk of riders have passed, they will leave their posts. There will be course sweepers later in the event to assist riders with mechanical problems, but riders are reminded that they are responsible for their own safety on course.
• 5K and 10K Runs: Both will start at 6 PM on Lightning Raceway, with registration opening at 4:30 PM. The 10K course will wind throughout the 500-acre park.
• Fun Walk: Registration will open at 4:30 PM and the event will begin immediately after the 6 PM start of the 5 and 10K runs. A 1-mile course and the entire 2-mile Lightning Raceway will be set up for participants’ choice.
• 8-Mile Fun Ride: Registration begins at 4:30 PM, and starts at 6 PM on Lightning Raceway. Course runs throughout the 500-acre facility.
• Awards Ceremony: Will take place at or around 7:15 PM. Awards for first through third place will be handed out in seven age categories. Highest individual fundraiser, along with highest fundraising team and largest participating team will also receive awards.
• Barbeque Reception: Will begin at 6 PM to accommodate those who wish to participate to help raise funds, but do not want to run, ride or walk. Good food, beverages, plus raffles, auctions and other fun events will be a part of the reception’s activities.
Course descriptions
• 31-Mile Ride Course Description: Being finalized
• 62-Mile Ride Course Description: Being finalized
• 5 K Course Description: Being finalized
• 10 K Course Description: Being finalized
• Fun Walk Course Description: Will take place on the Lightning Raceway, a road surface with some elevations.
• Fun Ride Course Description: Will begin on Lightning Raceway, a road surface with some elevation, and then wind around the 500-acre complex
Safety / hydration / aid stations
General disclaimer – physical exertion in hot and humid conditions is by nature a strenuous activity. While NJMP will provide basic medical support and hydration along all the event routes, participants are responsible for their own hydration and safety. To learn more about the basics of hydration for athletes, visit: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/hydrationandfluid/a/ProperHydration.htm
Medical support – There will be medical and paramedic support on-site at New Jersey Motorsports Park during the running and cycling events.
The Barbara Cook Run Ride Walk for Cancer at New Jersey Motorsports Park, benefiting the Lance Armstrong and South Jersey Healthcare Foundations, will be held at New Jersey Motorsports Park, at 8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville, NJ 08332. For detailed directions, visit: http://njmp.com/directions.html or for a direct Google Maps link, visit: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Dividing+Creek+Rd,+Millville,+NJ+08332,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title
Registration / Raceday Information
To register for the 31- and 62-mile rides, 8-mile fun ride, fun walk, 5K/10K events, please click here,
Entry Fees:
• 31- and 62-Mile Rides: $30 up to July 10th, then $35
• 5K and 10K Runs: $25 up to July 17th, then $30
• 8-Mile Fun Ride**: $20 up to July 17th, then $25
• Fun Walk**: $20 up to July 17th, then $25
**A $5 per participant discount will be given to teams of ten or more, or families of 3 or more.
Participants are encouraged to raise additional donations through sponsorship of their efforts. The top individual fundraisers will receive awards for their efforts. Teams are also encouraged to raise funds, with the top fundraising team and the team with the largest number of members being awarded. For online donations, please click here.
If you or someone you know wants to volunteer, please contact Bruce Willson, Race Director at WilsonB@SJHS.com. New Jersey Motorsports Park is seeking volunteers for various activities from manning hydration stations to managing the finish line area
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Lance Armstrong Foundation – http://livestrong.org
South Jersey Healthcare Foundation – http://www.sjhfdn.org/
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