Track Shack's Celebration of Running 5k
presented by Florida Hospital
1st Race of the
Track Shack Grand Prix Series
 Date & Time
Sunday,
August 17, 2008
7:30 am: 5k Race Start (3.1 miles)
8:45 am: Way Cool Kids' Run
9:00 am: Awards Ceremony
About this Race
Join Track Shack's 17th Annual Celebration of Running 5k as this race kicks off the 31st Track Shack Grand Prix Series. This is just the first of 7 premier Orlando road races.
Location & Parking
Loch Haven Park - 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803
Located ½ mile east of I-4 (exit 85) on Princeton St. in downtown Orlando. Parking will be available at the Orlando Science Center parking garage located on Princeton St. and the Florida Hospital garage at the intersection of Alden Road and Princeton Street.
Entry Fee Register online thru Thursday, August 14, 2008.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
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Cash/Check/Online |
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| Thru Aug. 9 |
$22 |
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| Aug. 10 -16 |
$25 |
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| Race day at race site |
$30 Cash or Check Only |
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| Runners & Walkers age 17 & under and 65 & over |
$12 No other discounts apply - Not available thru online registration. Please use downloadable application to register by mail, in person at Track Shack or race site. |
A registrant may take only one discount. ChampionChip owners deduct $2 on pre-registration. Credit cards accepted on pre-registration. Cash or check only on race day registration.
Florida Hospital employees receive a $2 discount on pre-registration! ID must accompany online and paper registration. Coupon code required for online registration. NOTE: Code distributed by Florida Hospital. |
Make all checks payable to:
Track Shack Foundation
Walk or mail completed entry form to
 Race Headquarters:
Track Shack
1104 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
407-896-1160
Email: eventinfo@trackshack.com
Packet Pick-Up
Race information, race number, t-shirt, available at
Race Headquarters
Track Shack
| Wed. Aug. 13 - Fri. Aug. 15 |
10 am to 7 pm |
| Sat., Aug. 16 |
9:30 am to 5 pm |
| Race Day at the Race Site |
6 am to 7 am |
Tech T-Shirts
All 5k registrants receive a gender specific moisture wicking technical t-shirt that is perfect for summer races. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed for day of race registration.
 Runners and walkers will enjoy this 3.1-mile route that starts and finishes at the historical Orlando Science Center. Visit Realtor, Sandy Fox, on race day for a chance to win an Ipod!
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 ASICS Foot Patrol is back and will be out in full force! Be spotted in your ASICS brand shoes or apparel and you may win BIG.
Awards
Top three male and female, top male and female master, top male and female grand master, top male and female senior grand
master and the top three finishers in each age division will receive awards.
Age Divisions
| 8-10 |
19-24 |
35-39 |
50-54 |
65-69 |
| 11-14 |
25-29 |
40-44 |
55-59 |
70-74 |
| 15-18 |
30-34 |
45-49 |
60-64 |
75 - 79 |
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80 and Over |
| Note: Runners and walkers ages eight and above who wear the designated ChampionChip are included in the race results. |
 Race Walkers
This is a judged racewalking competition. The top 3 male and female racewalkers will receive awards. Those who wish to compete in the racewalking division need to register at the Central Florida Racewalkers table on race day. Normal registration procedures and fees apply.
ChampionChip Scored
This race will be scored using the ChampionChip for accurate "real time" scoring. Failure to bring personal (yellow) chip to event will result in a $5.00 usage fee.
Results
Race results are available at TrackShack.com. Sign up for e-news and receive your results by email!
Race Photos
Go to www.yourpictures.biz to view and purchase photos after the race. Track Shack Foundation receives 15% of the profits!
Contact: Chris Otto phottography@cfl.rr.com
 Florida Children's Hospital Way Cool Kids' Run
Free to all children. Distances will range from 100 yards to 1 mile and children are placed in age appropriate groups. Kids’ run registration is on race day at race site. The first 150 registered participants will receive a T-shirt. All children receive a finishers ribbon!
Beneficiary
For more than 50 years, the Orlando Science Center has been bringing science to life in Central Florida. Through hands-on participant experience, it fosters curiosity, discovery, innovation and intellectual achievement. A visit to the Orlando Science Center creates lifetime memories while building an appreciation of science and technology in our everyday lives.
 Earth Friendly Event
This is an “earth friendly” event! Please join Track Shack and Swell Cleaning Services and use the recycling bins provided to dispose of your single-serve plastic containers i.e. Gatorade bottles, energy drink cans or gallon jugs. Volunteers will be present to assist in getting as many recyclable items as possible into the designated bins for collection. Thank you for your efforts!
Restrictions
For safety reasons, baby joggers/strollers,
earphones, in-line skates, skateboards, and dogs will not be allowed in the race.
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