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Remission Rocks 5K Run/Walk
The Scoop!!! Date: Sunday October 30, 2011 Race Start Time: 7 AM Location: Course Description: This local San Diego 5K runs through Marion Bear Park right in the heart of San Diego. The race starts at Marion Bear Park parking area on the East side of Clairemont Mesa Blvd directly South of Highway 52. The 5K is a flat and fast out-n-back course consisting of a mix of single track, double track, and about 150 yds of road. This is a Charitable Event: All proceeds will go towards Fundraising for Team in Training! Registration is open on Active.com! Entry Fee for 5K: $40 until 6:30 am on Race day. (CASH ONLY on race day) Aid Stations: Exact locations to be announced. Aid stations will be stocked with water and FLUID electrolyte drink. Trail Map:
Click map image to enlarge or view the course in Google maps here: http://bit.ly/iNivaD Attention Barefooot Enthusiasts!! You are welcome to participate in this event in any choice of footwear you are most comfortable in. However, if you are intending to run this race in Vibram Fivefingers, barefoot-style shoes, minimalist shoes, or barefoot, we strongly encourage you to pre-run the course. There is a significant amount of rock along this route that you will want to be familiar with prior to running in this type of footwear. We want you to enjoy this event so please make sure you know what you are getting in to! Directions to Start: From Interstate 5 take highway 52. Exit at Clairemont Mesa Blvd/Regents road. Go South on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. and make an immediate right into the Parking area. Click Here for Directions (Google Maps) Parking:
There is ample parking at Marion Bear Park, but please try to carpool as the lot will fill up quickly. There is no
parking along Regents Rd/Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Mandatory Packet Pickup: San Diego Running Institute Packets must be picked up from the San Diego Running Institute. If, for any reason, you can not make it to packet pickup please contact Brad, remissionrocks@gmail.com, as soon as possible to make arrangements. MANDATORY Race Day Check-in: All race participants MUST check in on race morning. Failure to check in prior to starting the race will result in automatic disqualification. Race check in begins at 6:00AM. Prizes: ALL runner wil receive
a commemorative FINISHERS MEDAL and T-Shirt. Please note . . .that shirts have already been sent to the printer. Size cannot be guaranteed for sign-ups
after 10-23-11. But there is enough great goodies and surprises and fun costumes to enjoy, so sign up asap ............and
tell your friends to join you. It's for a great cause .... it will be lots of fun ..... For prizes provided to Overall and Age Group Winners please see the Race Prizes page. Refund/Transfer
Policy: No refunds will be given as all proceeds will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies
Team in Training Ironman New Zealand Program. Traveling to San Diego for the Remission Rocks 5K? San Diego has a long list of great attractions and activities for you and your family to enjoy. If you will be traveling to the race for the weekend here are a few hotels close to the start as well as some places to check out after a run in the area. Places to Stay: Holiday Inn Express Mission Bay Things to Do: |
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