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Fundraising Benefit

Help us win the race against childhood cancer by participating in the 6th annual Time to Fly Run/Walk on Saturday, June 27, 2009. This family-friendly event benefiting Children's Cancer Research Fund takes place on beautiful Harriet Island in St. Paul. From the recreational walker to the competitive runner, there is something for every age and ability level including: 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk and 1K Kids' Fun Run!

The competitive activities begin at 7:30 a.m. with the 10K Run, followed by the 5K Run at 8:30 a.m. The morning action continues at 9:30 a.m. with the 1K Kids’ Fun Run around Harriet Island Regional Park where all participants will receive an award!  At 10:00 a.m. gather family, friends, co-workers and neighbors for a more leisurely 5K Walk along the gorgeous Mississippi River.  Activities will also include a family entertainment area with a variety of activities to keep the kids smiling, supervised and safe while everyone enjoys the morning. The summer festivities will also include a wonderful variety of treats and refreshing drinks, performance t-shirts, musical entertainment and goodie bags for all walkers and runners!

Make a bigger impact by creating a fundraising team! Gather your co-workers, family members and friends to form a Time to Fly team to collect pledges and donations. Run or walk together to honor a past or present cancer patient. Please visit www.ccrftimetofly.com for more information or updates to the events. Hope to see you there!

Schedule of Events

6:30 a.m.: Registration Begins
7:30 a.m.: 10K Run (chip-timed)
8:30 a.m.: 5K Run (chip-timed)
8:45 a.m.: 10K Awards (Pavilion)
9:15 a.m.: 5K Awards (Pavilion)
9:30 a.m.: 1K Kid's Fun Run
10:00 a.m.: 5K Walk
11:30 a.m.: Team and Fundraising Awards (Pavilion)
*Registration ends 15 minutes before the start of each event

Course

10K and 5K participants will start at the Harriet Island Pavilion and follow a flat, certified, scenic out-and-back course along the beautiful Mississippi River. The 5K Walk will follow the 5K Run course but is designed just for walkers! 1K Kids’ Fun Run participants will circle Harriet Island Regional Park, starting and finishing near the Pavilion.

Awards

The top overall male and female finisher in the 10K and 5K Run events will be awarded a set of round-trip tickets on Northwest Airlines. Restrictions apply.  The top three (3) male and female finishers in the 10K and 5K Run events will receive gift cards to various local retailers.  Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers for the 10K and 5K Run events in eight (8) age categories. Medals will be awarded to all 1K Kids’ Fun Run participants.  The Beth Shultis Memorial Award will be presented to the Top Individual Fundraiser.  In addition, three (3) Team Awards will be presented:
· Most Participants
· Most Funds Raised by a Corporate Team
· Most Funds Raised by a Community/Family Team
Divisions (M and F):
14 and Under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+

Parking & Directions

Harriet Island is conveniently located across the river from downtown St. Paul and is a quick 20-30 minute drive from Minneapolis and neighboring suburbs. The Time to Fly race site at Harriet Island Regional Park is easy to find from any direction.

From the West: Take I-94 eastbound to St. Paul to Hwy 52 south. Follow Hwy 52 south to the Plato Blvd exit. Turn west (right) onto Plato Blvd. and watch for Time to Fly signs.

From the East: Take I-94 westbound to St. Paul to Hwy 52 south. Follow Hwy 52 south to the Plato Blvd exit. Turn west (right) onto Plato Blvd. and watch for Time to Fly signs.

From the North: Take I-35E southbound to St. Paul to Hwy 52 south. Follow Hwy 52 south to the Plato Blvd exit. Turn west (right) onto Plato Blvd. and watch for Time to Fly signs.

From the South: Take I-35E northbound, take the Kellogg Blvd exit. Go right on Kellogg Blvd and follow to Wabasha Street. Go right onto Wabasha Street to go over the bridge.

Ample, free parking is available within walking distance to the race site.
Just look for Time to Fly parking signs near Harriet Island Regional Park.

Race Success

·         2009 Anticipated Participation Level - 1700 Runners

·         2008 Participation Level - 1500 Runners

·         2007 Participation Level - 1250 Runners

·         2006 Participation Level - 970 Runners

• FSI in partnership with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network gives an additional $1 per runner for this race.