When
9:00 AM - Saturday October 1, 2011
Where
Martin Luther King park - Grand Rapids, MI.

Runners Trophies/Awards
1st place overall male and female
$200* and a trophy
2nd place overall male and female
$100 and a trophy

Age Group 19 and older
1st place male and female 19 and older in each of the following age groups will win $50 and a medal: 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 and over

Age Group 12 and younger 1st place - Runner’s Pack
Age Group 13 -18 1st place - Medal
(age based on participant’s age on October 1, 2011)

*Overall winners do not qualify to receive age group monetary awards. Awards will default to second place finishers.

Walkers Trophies
1st place overall - Trophy
2nd place overall - Trophy

Participation Challenges
The organization with the most runner and/or walker participants is eligible to win one of the following challenges and its prizes:

Business: Trophy and $600*
(for profit organizations)

Community: Trophy and $600
(non-profit organizations, including schools)

Faith Based: Trophy and $600
(churches or places of worship)

*GRAAHI will donate the prize money on behalf of any business challenge winner with more thatn 100 employees to its charity of choice.

Directions
From 196, exit Fuller Ave South to Martin Luther King park.

Parking
Available on side streets near Martin Luther King park.

Race Course
This race course is certified by the USA Track
and Field Association.
CLICK HERE to see race course map.

Entry Fees
Early Bird (before September 6) $15
Regular Registration (before September 29) $20
Late Registration (on or after September 29) $25

Registration
Mail
Complete the entry form and mail with your entry fee postmarked by Monday, September 26, 2011

Website
Register online at www.rhythmrun.com on or before Thursday, September 29, 2011

In-Person
Drop-off with payment at GRAAHI on or before Thursday, September 29, 2011

Late Registration and
Run/Walk Packet Pick-Up
Friday, September 30
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Gazelles 3930 28th Street SE, in the Paris Crossings Strip Center

Saturday, October 1
8:00am – 8:45am, Due to security reasons race registration will close at 8:45am. The Rhythm Run/Walk will start promptly at 9:00am. Any participant that starts the race after the official start time will be subjected to run or walk on the sidewalk.

Download a PDF of the Entry Form
Mail this completed form postmarked by Monday
September 26, 2011 along with a check or money order (please do not send cash), payable to:  

GRAAHI 5K Run/Walk
301 Michigan NE Suite 400
Grand Rapids MI 49503

Register Online Coming Soon!
 

Gazelle Running Clinics
First Timer’s Info Clinic
Monday, August 15, 5:45 pm at Gazelle Sports, Grand Rapids

Gazelle Sports and GRAAHI know you may have some questions...
• How do I train for my first 5k?
• What should I expect on the day of the race?
• What kind of shoes and clothing should I wear?
• Is there a proper way to run?

Enjoy an interactive discussion with GRAAHI and running industry specialists from Gazelle Sports. Physical therapists from Health Motion will also be on hand to complete a free screening and analysis.

This clinic will be a fun way to start the race! Gazelle Sports staff will be available before and after the clinic to complete a gait analysis and answer any questions you may have.

Women-Only Clinic
Tuesday, September 20, 7:00 pm at Gazelle Sports, Grand Rapids

An open forum focussing on issues specific to active women such as nutrition, apparel and fitness goals.

Come enjoy this Women Only Clinic at Gazelle Sports. Preview the season’s most fashionable pieces while enjoying a hot tea bar and snacks.

This clinic will be designed specifically for women and will include a special women’s focused presentation from nutritionist, Sheryl Lozicki.

Female representatives from Gazelle Sports will also be available before and after the clinic to provide custom bra fittings and answer any questions you may have.

Rhythm Run Contact Information
Stephanie Pierce
GVSU Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences
301 Michigan St. NE, Suite 400
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 331-5872
stephanie.pierce@graahi.org

Race Committee
Shannon Wilson – GRAAHI, Executive Director
Marvin Martin – G.R. Urban League, Race Director
Tawana Brew-Page – Spectrum Health
Babe Cass - Volunteer
Shannon Cohen - Community Ventures
Patricia Empie – Spectrum Health
Lucius Hawkins - GVSU
Peggy Hudgins - ICCA
Danyka Johnson – Saint Mary’s Health Care
Joanne King - Volunteer
Shelley Lyle - Volunteer
Stephanie Pierce – GRAAHI