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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! Help a 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 a hundred elementary school kids running the 5K in 2006. A separate Fun Run around the park for little runners starts after the big races finish. Each year, a celebrity runner joins the Burns Park Run for running and inspiration. Past guests have included Olympians Joan Benoit Samuelson, Frank Shorter, Francie Goodridge, and Jackie Hansen - as well as Runner's World writer John Bingham ("The Penguin"). |
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We had complimentary massages from Arbor Wellness again after the run! And, new this year, Body Specs, Inc. was at the run giving FREE sports injury assessments! The Burns Park Run is DONE for 2008! We had 985 participants! Next year is our 30th anniversary and we want it to be special ---EMAIL us to volunteer or give us ideas! We appreciate all feedback! Results are posted, but may have occasional corrections by Gault. Photos are also posted - check the links at left! (email if you want higher resolution files...) Watch this space for updates on Sheila Taormina's progress toward Beijing! She has her final Modern Pentathlon World Cup competition on May 8th in the Czech Republic! You can always get to her website here: SHEILA TAORMINA GO SHEILA! We'll have a run summary and more when we finish cleaning up... Please thank our sponsors, our volunteers, and Sheila when you have the chance - we are very grateful for all who participated, including the runners and walkers! Watch this space to find out how to support Sheila's Olympic efforts in Beijing this summer! Please Email us if you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring - or if you have any other questions or suggestions for next year! |
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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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