Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

7/16 Citizens Bank Not Your Typical 5K and Kids Run

8/14 Corporate 5K Presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Although this 5K focuses on corporate team competition, individuals are encouraged to run or walk. This year's event benefits Special Olympics of Connecticut. After the race enjoy a complimentary cookout at live music and the Bushnell Park Cafe at the Pumphouse.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Visit the Special Olympics Connecticut Website

Two loop course starts in the park and circles the State Capital. View the race course.

T-shirts - T-Shirts given to the first 700 registered entrants.

Donations and Entry Fee Waiver:

Additional donations can be made to Special Olympics CT. Please use the contribution form on entry form. Runners are also encouraged to set up fundraising campaigns on active.com.

Entry Fee Waiver - Individuals who raise $100 or more for Special Olympics CT receive complimentary race entry.

Awards given to the largest team & team and individual that raises the most money. The three fastest men and women receive awards in each each of the following age groups. Age Groups are Men & Women, 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Awards are also given to the fastest CEO/President (in three company size categories), and to the fastest wheelchair & SOCT Athletes.

Corporate Team Scoring & Awards:

Participants scored on a team basis in the following team divisions: Men's Open, Men's Masters (all members 40 and older), Women's Open, Women's Masters (all members 40 and older).

Teams can be of unlimited size - three fastest runners determine cumulative time. Awards given to the three fastest finishers on each of the top three teams in each division.

Corporate Team Competition
Qualifications & Procedures

All entry forms must be completed and each participant must sign a race waiver.
To compete in the team competition, all members must be employed by the organization for at least 1 month prior to the race (July 14, 2008 for Corporate 5K).
Applications received August 7, 2008 are guaranteed inclusion in team scoring.
Teams can be of unlimited size, but must have a minimum of 3 members. Companies may enter an unlimited number of teams & participants.
All team entries should be sent together, with a roster for each team. Roster must include the name of all team members, the team captain's address and all team members' day and evening phone numbers.
There can be no guarantee of a team entry if team entries are received individually or in groups other than on a complete team roster.
Mixed teams will compete in the men's open category.
The exchange of race chips or bibs is not permitted.

Schedule:

Thursday, August 7 - Last day for guaranteed team inclusion.
Tuesday, August 12 - Last day to register on line.
Thursday, August 14 - Bushnell Park

4:30 pm - 6:15 pm - Packet pick-up and registration.
6:20 pm - 5K Race starts.
6:45 pm - 8:00 pm - Post race celebration at Bushnell Park Cafe at the Pumphouse
7:45 pm - Individual awards followed by team awards.

Directions:

From the East: Interstate I-84 west to Exit 48 (Asylum Avenue). Turn left off exit. Take 1st right after underpass onto Ford Street. Bushnell Park is on your right.

From the West: Interstate I-84 east to Exit 48a (Asylum Avenue). Turn right off exit. Take next right onto Ford Street. Bushnell Park is on your right.

From the South: Interstate I-91 north to Exit 29a (Capitol Area). Stay straight until Bushnell Park.

From the North: Interstate I-91 south to Exit 29a (Capitol Area). Stay straight until Bushnell Park.

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