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U Can Finish 5 Miler & 2 Mile
presented by Florida Hospital
3rd race of the Track Shack Grand Prix Series
Date & Time
Sunday, October 10, 2010
7:30 a.m.: 5 Miler
8:30 a.m.: 5 Miler Awards Ceremony
8:45 a.m.: 2 Mile
9:15 a.m.: 2 Mile Awards Ceremony
9:15 a.m.: Florida Hospital for Children Way Cool Kids' Run
Event Quick Links Entry Fee Register T-shirts & Awards D-Tag Timing Results & Photos Way Cool Kids' Run Beneficiary Florida Hospital Sport Medicine Corner Event Slideshow
Location
University of Central Florida Arena- Bldg. 50
North Gemini Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816
Directions and Parking
From Orlando- Take 408 E to end of toll road where 408 E turns into Challenger Parkway. Continue onto Challenger Parkway and turn right at Ingenuity Dr. Go straight on Ingenuity Dr. until Discovery Dr. and turn left. Discovery Dr. turns into Libra Dr. Continue onto Libra Dr. and turn right at Gemini Blvd East. Continue straight on Gemini Blvd E and Free Parking will be available in Garage D which will be on your left.
From Winter Park- Take SR 436 to University Blvd head east on University Blvd onto UCF campus. Once on campus, turn left onto Gemini Blvd. West. And continue straight. Free Parking is available in Garage D which will be on your right. For all other directions and maps visit www.TrackShack.com or call (407) 896-1160 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Please view parking map in advance. Parking will be available in Parking Garage D, located on the parking map.
About this Race
Runners, walkers, alumni and students- this race captures it all! Join us at the beautiful UCF Arena for a morning of fun, fitness and action. You might even spot a few former teachers or classmates, so don't forget to show your UCF Knight spirit. Black and Gold!
Distance Dare Event
Want to go the extra mile? Spice up your race by racing both the 5 Miler and the 2 Mile distances for a total of 7 miles!
Distance Dare Benefits
- Gain more mileage at one event
- Receive cumulative race results for both the 5 miler & 2 mile
- Distance Dare finishers' medal
- Start your collection of "Distance Dare" Results!
Course - Course map coming soon!
The route runs by several new buildings on the beautiful campus including the Bright House Stadium, UCF Arena, the UCF Alumni Association building, restaurants and more.
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Entry Fee
Entry fees are non refundable and non transferable.
| Entry Fees | Cash/Check/Credit |
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| Through Oct. 2 | $24 - 5 miler | $19 - 2 mile | $38 - Distance dare |
| Oct. 3-9 | $27 - 5 miler | $22 - 2 mile | $44 - Distance dare |
| Race day at the race site |
$30 - cash or check only | $30 - cash or check only | $55 - Distance dare - cash or check only |
| 17 & under / 65 & over | $12 No other discounts apply - Not available thru online registration. Please use downloadable application to register by mail or in person at Track Shack or race site. $15 on Race Day - cash or check only Distance Dare- $19 |
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| UCF Students | $12 No other discounts apply. Students must register with UCF e-mail address. PID also required. Copy of UCF ID must accompany paper registration. $15 on Race Day - cash or check only |
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| Florida Hospital employees receive a $2 discount. Employee ID must accompany paper registration. Coupon code is required for online registration. NOTE: Code distributed by Florida Hospital. Contact: Lauren.brendel@flhosp.org | |||
Registration
If you register online Wed. or Thurs. of race week, your packet will be available starting 10 a.m. the next day.
Register online thru Thursday, October 7, 2010.
Make all checks payable to:
Track Shack Fitness Club (TSFC)
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, D-Tag, t-shirt, available at Track Shack:
| Wed. Oct. 6 - Fri. Oct. 8 | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 9 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Race day at the race site | Beginning at 6:30 a.m. |
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For Our Runners
T-shirts
All paid entrants will receive an awesome commemorative, made in the USA, unisex tech tee shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed on race day registration. Distance Dare participants will receive one shirt, due to the discounted price.
D-Tag Scoring
The D-Tag by ChronoTrack is the accurate, light and disposable timing device used to score all participants. The D-Tag is attached to your race number. Please follow instructions listed on the D-Tag to properly attach it to your shoe. There is no collection of timing tags at the finish line, but they can be recycled at the Track Shack Tent.
Watch the instructional video.
Awards 5 Miler
Top three male and female, top male and female master, top male and female grand master, top male and female senior grand master, the top three finishers in each five year age division will receive awards.
Special UCF Alumni and Student Awards - 5 Miler
The top 3 male and female UCF Alumni and the top male and female UCF student will receive an award. .
2 Mile Run/Walk
The top 10 male and female overall winners will receive awards. The top three male and female 8-10 and 11-14 year olds will receive awards and are eligible for Grand Prix Series points.
Note: Runners and walkers ages eight and above who wear the designated D-Tag are included in the 2 Mile results.
Age Divisions - 5 Miler
| 15-18 | 35-39 | 50-54 | 65-69 | |
| 19-24 | 40-44 | 55-59 | 70-74 | |
| 25-29 | 45-49 | 60-64 | 75-79 | |
| 30-34 | 80 and over | |||
| Note: Runners and walkers ages fifteen and above who wear the designated D-Tag are included in the race results. Any master athlete that places in the overall division receives the overall award. |
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Race Results
Same day results available at www.TrackShack.com.
Race Walkers
The top three overall male and female race walkers will receive awards. This is a judged race walking competition. Those who wish to compete in the race walking division need to register at the Central Florida Race Walkers’ tent on race day. Same registration procedures and entry fees apply.
Florida Hospital for Children Way Cool Kids' Run
Kids' runs are free for all children. Distances range from 100 yards to 1 mile and children will be placed in age appropriate groups. Registration is on race day at race site.
The first 150 registered participants will receive a T-shirt and goody bag. The Way Cool Kids’ Run start and finish at the finish line.
Beneficiary
By participating in the U Can Finish 5 Miler & 2 Mile Run/Walk, you are benefiting the Track Shack Foundation, a local, 501(c)(3) organization that promotes health and fitness with an emphasis on youth programs.
Track Shack honors the life of Nicole P. Ganguzza by dedicating the UCF 5 miler in her memory by partnering with the Nicole P. Ganguzza Foundation to raise funds that will support the opportunity to provide educational and mental health counseling services to individuals in the Central Florida community who would otherwise be unable to afford them.
The Nicole P. Ganguzza Foundation, Inc. was formed as a means to celebrate the life and vision of an extraordinary woman, Nicole P. Ganguzza, who’s life ended on June 10, 2008, when she was killed while jogging at a park in East Orlando. Following Nicole's dreams, The NPG Foundation provides funding for individuals in the Central Florida Community to receive mental health counseling services regardless of financial ability. For more information about Nicole, please visit www.npgfoundation.com.
Restrictions
For safety reasons, baby joggers/strollers, bicycles, rollers skates, in-line skates, and dogs will be prohibited from the race course. The use of headphones is discouraged.
