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Schedule of Events:
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The Run Before the Parade
Runners – here’s your chance for a unique racing experience with a point to point race along streets lined with thousands of cheering spectators. The De Soto 5K Run is your opportunity to race down the middle of Manatee Avenue, along the parade route, just before the Grand Parade. After the race, awards and refreshments are held in the School Board parking lot, just a short walk to downtown Bradenton to view the parade. Proceeds from the race fund the BRC scholarship program.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
SCHEDULE
* Times have changed from previous years *
4:30 p.m. - packet pick up and registration opens at School Board downtown
5:45 p.m. - registration closes
5:50 p.m. - last shuttle leaves to take runners to start at Manatee High School
6:15 p.m. - 5K RUN STARTS AT MHS - corner of 32 St W and 9 Ave W
7:15 p.m. - door prizes & awards in School Board parking lot
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO registration at the high school.
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Location & Directions:
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LOCATION
Manatee County School Board Administration building downtown
215 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Runners park at the Manatee County School Board Administration parking lot. Shuttles will take you to Manatee High School for the start of the race. Last shuttle leaves at 5:50 p.m. PLEASE take an earlier shuttle - do not wait for the last shuttle as there may not be enough room for everyone.
Race starts at Manatee High School (corner of 9th Ave W & 32nd St W) at 6:15 p.m.
NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT HIGH SCHOOL. Also, after the race, there is no transportation from downtown back to the high school. All runners are strongly encouraged to park downtown and use the shuttles to the start. Take an early shuttle - do not wait for the last shuttle. The race will start on time so don't miss it!
DIRECTIONS
From I-75 take exit 220 and go west on SR 64/Manatee Ave to downtown Bradenton, turn left into Manatee County School Board Administration parking lot at 215 Manatee Ave W.
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Registration:
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REGISTER ONLINE at active.com to receive immediate confirmation of your entry.
Online registration is open through Wednesday, 4/23/2008
NO ACTIVE.COM FEES
TO REGISTER BY MAIL OR IN PERSON AT ON A SHOESTRING
All mail entries must be received by April 19, 2008. Do not mail entries after 4/19/2008.
Checks or money orders payable to: Bradenton Runners Club
Mail entries to: Steve Litschauer, On A Shoestring, 3633 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
Click here for the printable entry form 
REGISTRATION FEES
Pre-registration: $22.00 SORRY WE CANNOT OFFER REFUNDS
BRC Members Pre-registration: $18.00
Everyone on race day: $35.00
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. only at the Manatee County School Board Administration parking lot at the corner of 6th Ave W and 3rd St W, downtown Bradenton
Registration shuts down promptly in order to take final runners via shuttle to starting line at Manatee High School. Last shuttle leaves at 5:50 p.m. Please do not wait for the last shuttle
NO REGISTRATION AT HIGH SCHOOL - NO EXCEPTIONS
Shirts guaranteed to pre-registered runners only, so please register early!
Save money on your entry - join the Bradenton Runners Club
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Awards:
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 CHIP TIMING SYSTEM PROVIDED BY ON A SHOESTRING
Awards ceremony will be at the school district parking lot downtown
AWARD DIVISIONS
-Overall Female/Male
-Masters 40+ Female/Male
-Grand Masters 50+ Female/Male
-Senior Grand Masters 60+ Female/Male
-Veteran Grand Masters 70+ Female/Male
AGE GROUPS
Female/Male age group awards through 3rd place: 9 & under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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Course Details:
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The De Soto 5K Run will lead the De Soto Grand Parade. The run will begin at Manatee High School at 6:15 p.m. and follow the parade route (in front of the parade) to the Manatee County School Board Administration parking lot downtown.
The De Soto 5K Run is sanctioned by the Bradenton Runners Club and insured by Road Runners Club of America. For safety reasons the following are NOT permitted on the race course: strollers, baby joggers, bicycles, scooters, dogs, and headphones. Anyone in violation will be legally responsible for any injuries to self and others. Violators may be disqualified from awards/results at the discretion of the race director.
Click here to view the route
Please note: distances and mile markers on this map are approximate.
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The Cause:
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Proceeds from the De Soto 5K Run fund the Bradenton Runners Club annual scholarship program. The BRC awards scholarships to graduating Manatee County high school distance runners.
Click here to make a secure, tax deductible online donation.
All donations are tax deductible. The Bradenton Runners Club is a non-profit organization, affiliated with the RRCA. Our organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Tax Code.
BRC MISSION STATEMENT
The Bradenton Runners Club is a community based organization dedicated to the promotion of running and walking to improve health and well-being. The BRC’s mission is to encourage people of all ages to embrace a healthy lifestyle through running, group training sessions, and community races, and to raise money to fund scholarships which are used to reward young distance runners in our community.
ABOUT THE BRC
The Bradenton Runners Club is a member of Road Runners Club of America (RRCA club #816) and USA Track & Field (USATF club #14-1132).
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Results & Records:
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RESULTS 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
COURSE RECORDS
Point to Point 5K Course:
Female: Heather Gollnick - 19:01 set in 2006
Male: Evander Jones - 15:26 set in 2008
Out & Back 5K Course:
Female: Rae Ann Darling Reed - 20:34 set in 2004
Male: Maverick Carnegie - 18:29 set in 2004
PHOTOS 2005 2004
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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER:
email or call Tom 941-792-7930
www.BradentonRunnersClub.com
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