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"It's for the Children"

Register now - Limited to 2,000 entries - over 1,000 entered as of 12/8

This race is a runner favorite and a great start to the Holiday Season!  It is Connecticut's Best Post Race Party!

Sunday, December 13, 2009
10:00 am

Our Mission - We hope to make Christmas a little brighter for needy children in the New Haven area. by giving them not only a toy, but the message of love from friends and neighbors they have never met.  Over the years, our race has given over 40,000 toys to children.

The Christopher Martins Christmas Run for Children 5K will be run on a new out and back course which runs along State St., Orange St. and the New Haven Green.  View new course.
 

Entry Fee - Registration fees for this year's race are $15 in advance and $20 on raceday Participants can lower this entry fee to $5 if they donate a new upwrapped toy to the race.  You can register online or print an entry form below.  You can bring toys and applications to Christopher Martins or Trailblazer in New Haven or Branford.

The race will be run in snow or rain.  Entry fees are nonrefundable.

Early Packet Pickup & Registration @ Trailblazer - new        Save time and stress on race morning.  Pickup your bib, chip and t-shirt (if purchased) before the race.

Trailblazer - 296 Elm St., New Haven                                                               Friday (December 11) and Saturday (December 12) - 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

T-shirts - Long sleeve tech t-shirts with the logo above are available before the race for $15.  A limited number of t-shirts may be available on race day for $18.

ChampionChip Timing & Results.
 

Run With The Bib # You Want - Bids will be accepted for race bib numbers (Who Doesn't Want #1?).  Proceeds will go toward the purchase of more toys.  Bids must be received by 12/10.  Call 203-481-5933 with your bid.
 
Awards - A $50 gift certificate to Trailblazer given to first overall male and female finishers.  Awards given to the first three finishers in each of the following age groups (male and female):  12 and under, 13-19, 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+.
 
Volunteers - are needed.  Please call 203-481-5933.
 
Directions:

From Hartford:    Take I-91 heading South to Exit 4.  Take a right off exit and first left onto State Street.  Christopher Martins is 50 yards on the right.

From Stamford or New London:    I-95 to I-91.  Take Exit 3 (Trumbull Street) off of I-91.  Take a right off exit onto Orange Street.   Take a right at next light onto Humphrey Street.  Take right at next light onto State Street.  Christopher Martins is on the right in 100 yards.
 

or Print 2009 Race Application
 

For more information:  jbsports@snet.net or 203-481-5933
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