Race for Grief 10K & 2 mile walk
2nd Annual
Race for Infant & Pregnancy Loss
10 K run & 2 mile walk
June 30, 2012
A message from Blonde Runner
Hi, my name is Lora Erickson. Nearly 13 years ago I lost a little baby girl named Samantha. She was simply born too early and could not survive, living only five hours. Click here to read the complete story. When someone has lost a baby, child or suffers a miscarriage it can be difficult. Everyone copes with grief differently but for many it is important to know that others care about and support them. This race will provide the opportunity to recognize the loss and support the grieving process as a community. Let’s show our support. I hope you will join us.
Sincerely,
Coach Lora Erickson
“Blonde Runner”
Click to view the photo slide show of the 2011 event
The annual Race for Infant and Pregnancy Loss 10K (6.2 miles) and 2 mile awareness walk will be held in the Davis County, Utah starting at the West Bountiful Park, 550 West Pages Lane (1600 North). The park is just west of I-15.
GET REGISTERED
On-line registration is now available through active.com. This event had been created to support those that have lost infants and suffered miscarriage. A portion of the proceeds will support local grief services (Caring Connections & SHARE).
10K Race fee: $35 (prices go up after 6/23/12)
2 Mile Race fee: $25 (prices go up after 6/23/12)
Late registration and race day registration (cash only) will be available for $10 more after June 23 and there is no guarantee of a shirt. Shirts and goody bags will be provided for pre-registered participants, so register early.
Registration is required for both the walk and run and participants will need to wear their numbers on the front of their shirts. The walk will be non-competitive and the run will be timed with prizes available three deep in each age category. Male and female age divisions. Both routes are out-and-back and refreshments will be provided to participants. All run and walk participants will be eligible for random prize drawings through out the event (must be present to win). No award or shirt mail out.
This is a family friendly event with a covered picnic tables under the pavilion and a playground for children. No pets please. There are a few sand volleyball courts and plenty of grass to play on. There will be music so come prepared to have an enjoyable time with your friends and entire family.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday June 29, 2012
4 – 6 p.m. packet pick-up TBA
Sat. June 30, 2012
6:45 a.m. race day registration, check-in & timing chip pick-up for 10K participants
7:30 a.m. 10K race start (make sure you have a timing chip on)
7:35 a.m. 2 mile awareness walk (no timing chips should be worn)
After the race – Awards at the park covered pavilion (approx. 9:30/10 a.m.)
Routes
There will be a timed 10K and a non-timed 2 mile fun walk.
10K (6.2 miles) run route: flat out-and-back route (two aid stations will be provided).
Click here to view the route (it is the same route used for the Save Your Skin event)
2 mile awareness walk (non-timed): the first mile of the 10K route-out-and-back.
VENUE DIRECTIONS
The West Bountiful Park is located at 550 West Pages Lane (1600 North). The park is immediately to the west of the railroad tracks and I-15 overpass. Look for the white fence on the north side of the road.
Click here to get directions from Layton/Ogden.
Click here to get directions from Salt Lake City.
VOLUNTEER
We could always use a helping hand. If you would like to volunteer to help, please send a message to lora@blonderunner.com and we will put you to work.
This is an annual event – we’d love to have your continued support.
Training Group
A 10K coached training group will be offered for additional fees. If you are interested please indicate it on the registration form when you sign up for the race. You will be contacted with details or you can call 801-608-5516. Coaching will be provided by Lora Erickson aka “Blonde Runner”
Supporting club links:
South Davis Road Runners & Northern Utah Triathletes
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the University of Utah Caring Connections grief support group. To register for a grief group call 801-585-9522 or contact shawna.rees@nurs.utah.edu. To learn more click here or on the image link below.
A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the local SHARE organization.
SHARE Parents of Utah
801-272-5355
http://www.shareparentsofutah.org/
801-544-1159
Thank you to the following sponsors for their support.
Salt Lake City – 801-355-9951
Use the code “blonderunner” to save 15% on your first order of Elete
If you are interested in sponsoring or donating to this event please contact the race director directly.
Contact:
Coach Lora Erickson
“Blonde Runner”
Race Director
c. 801-608-5516
lora@blonderunner.com
Please support other Blonde Runner events
Save Your Skin 10K
& 2 mile awareness walk - September
