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| The Burns Park Run - kids and runners MAKING A DIFFERENCE! | ||
| 2009 BPR: May 3, 2009, 8:30am | 5K starts in: | |
| 30 years and still running... since 1979! | REGISTER! Run for Charity! Volunteer Sponsors | |
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Winding through a beautiful old Ann Arbor neighborhood near the University of Michigan campus, the tree-lined Burns Park Run loop course has been a favorite of beginner and world-class runners alike since 1979. Organized by volunteers as a fundraiser for Burns Park Elementary School students (the Penguins), the 5K and 10K races draw 800 to 1,000 runners aged 5 to 85 years, with over 170 elementary school kids running the 5K in 2008. A separate Fun Run around the park for little runners starts after the big races finish. Each year, a celebrity athlete joins the Burns Park Run for running and inspiration. Past guests have included Olympians Sheila Taormina, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Frank Shorter, Francie Goodridge, Gary Morgan, and Jackie Hansen - as well as Runner's World writer John Bingham ("The Penguin"). |
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The 2009 Burns Park Run is in the books! PLEASE support all of our sponsors and in-kind donors - and thank everyone who volunteered for this great community event! Interested in another family event? How about a hoedown for charity?! Come to the "City Meets Country" Family Square Dance! Links to preliminary results and photos are in the menu to the left. Check back for updates. Also - check out some special photos in this slideshow from Leisa Thompson at the Ann Arbor News: Runners raise spirits and money for Burns Park Elementary School in the annual Burns Park Run Our SINCERE appreciation goes out to our wonderful honored guest Olympians, powerlifting athletes and best friends Cheryl Haworth and Cara Heads - as well as local Olympic legend and community supporter Sheila Taormina! Their session at the Burns Park Run school assembly was the most engaging we have had and their personal message about sportsmanship was inspiring to both kids and adults. A special note of appreciation also goes to BODY SPECS and to AxioBionics for helping bring these women to our event! Cheryl Haworth: Extra Powerful Role Model Will Return to Weightlifting's Biggest Stage Thanks again to Running Fit for helping with improvements for 2009! We hope to see everyone at the Big House Big Heart this fall! In 2010, we expect to have homemade goodies again, fruit from Stadium Market, Zingerman's bagels and Caribou Coffee again. Plus complimentary massages from Arbor Wellness after the run! Please Email us if you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring the Burns Park Run in the future - or if you have any other questions or suggestions for next year! MINOR THURSDAY GLITCH! If you were charged $20 rather than $15 on Thursday, no worries! We are working on credit card refunds to the small number affected - sorry! |
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| The Burns Park Run's social atmosphere is fun for runners and supporters alike. Along with typical race fare, the post-race brunch includes fresh Zingerman's bagels with cream cheese, hot Caribou coffee, homemade muffins and other goodies. |
| Come join us for music, treats, and great running at the 2008 Burns Park Run! | ||||
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