Event Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Location: Winfrey Point yahat White Rock Lake * Dallas, Texas
The Great Pumpkin Race Chair
Kathleen O'Shea and Lisa Greve
Chairs Lisa Greve and Kathleen O'Shea
with Director of Development, Jennifer Bolton
The Great Pumpkin Race Honorary Chair
Jackie Haas
The Great Pumpkin Race
The Children’s Cancer Fund invites you and your family to The Great Pumpkin Race 15K Training Run, 5K Competitive Race, or the 1-Mile Fun Run. Family entertainment, food, fruit, water, and lots of fun will be available directly following the race. Race results will be tracked by RunOn! Texas, posted on our website, posted on the RunOn! website and listed in the Dallas Morning News following the race.
15K Training Run
This is the perfect opportunity to train for your upcoming marathon or half-marathon. The run will lead you through scenic White Rock Lake. The course will be run entirely on paved surface trails through the park and on city streets through the adjacent neighborhoods.
5K Competitive Race
Whether running, jogging or walking, the 5k Competitive is a timed event in which participants are treated to scenic views of White Rock Lake. Regardless if you’re a competitive runner, weekend warrior, or a casual walker, the Great Pumpkin Competitive Race is a truly unique event that everyone should experience.
1-Mile Fun Run
Children’s Cancer Fund invites adult and child participants to participate in the Fun Run. The Fun Run is a 1-Mile Run or walk through the scenic trails of White Rock Lake.
Children of all abilities and/or with special needs are encouraged to participate in the Fun Fun’s first race held on a shorter course. Each child participant in the Fun Run will receive a medal and a water bottle immediately after crossing the finish line. The Fun Run is indeed FUN! Therefore, individual times for the 1-Mile will not be recorded.
Haircut
Want to help young cancer patients build self-esteem? Start growing your hair out now in order to recieve a free haircut on November 15, 2008 when you attend The Great Pumpkin Race & Haircut! All hair will be donated to make wigs for young cancer patients. Click here to view the guidelines for hair donations.
ChampionChip Timing
The Great Pumpkin 15K Training Run and 5K Competitive Race will use the computerized ChampionChip timing system, which records your time precisely from start to fininsh. Awards will be based on gun time. You must pick up your loaner chip at the event race the morning of the race. You may use your own Chip, however make sure it is entered on your entry form and it is your responsibility to ensure that it matches your bib number. If you do not wear a chip, you will not be timed and will not be included in any results. All loaner chips must be surrendered at the finish line.
Ipods & Headphones
The Great Pumpkin Race is run on a closed course, therefore, there are no restrictions on the use of such devices.
Race Weather
Rain or shine, the race will continue. Runners are encouraged to wear layed clothing as Dallas November mornings are usually chilly, warming up quickly throughout the day. Runners are also encouraged to bring a rainjacket or cover up just in case we do encounter rain.
Event Schedule
7:00 - 8:00 am - Late registration and packet pick up. 15K, 5K and 1-Mile participants can pick up run number, t-shirt, and packet. 15K and 5K runners will recieve their Champion Chip. Participants can also pick up runners packets early. See below for more details.
7:45 am - Pre-Race Warm-Up
8:00 am - 1 Mile Fun Run to Begin
8:30 am - 15K Competitive Race to Begin
8:30 am - 5K Competitive Race to Begin
9:00 am - Post-Race Celebration and Haircuts
9:30 am - 5K Awards
10:00 am - 15K Awards
Directions:
Directions:
Click here for Internet map. Dallas Mapsco page 37.
From I-30:
Take East Grand (Hwy 78) northeast toward Garland until it becomes Garland Rd.
Continue on Garland Road to Emerald Isle
Take a left on Emerald Isle which will take you to Winfrey Point
From I-75 (Central Expressway)
Go east on Mockingbird to Buckner Blvd.
South on Buckner Blvd. to Garland Rd.
Take Garland Rd to Emerald Isle which will take you to Winfrey Point.
Water Stations:
We will have water stations on our 15K and 5K courses to ensure all your hydration needs are met.
Awards:
We will have awards for the top male and female overall in the 5K and 15K in each age category: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. All finishers of the 1-Mile Fun Run will recieve a medal.
The Pumpkin Party:
After your run listen to some great music and load up on food and refreshments donated in part by local companies and our generous sponsors. You can also relax with on site massages or visit the local vendors on site handing out party favors and other fun stuff. Finally, spend some time playing with your children with fun activities including face painting and an obstacle course. Be sure to stop by after you finish the race to refuel from all your hard work.
Lodging & Travel:
DoubleTree Hotel Dallas - Campbell Center, 214.691.870
8250 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206
www.doubletree.com
Hotel Palomar - 214.520.7696
5300 East Mockinbird Lane, Dallas TX 75206
www.hotelpalomar-dallas.com
Bradford Suites Dallas Lincoln Park - 214.696.1555
8221 North Central Expressway, Dallas TX 75204
Parking
There will be plenty of parking at this event. Just follow the directions to the event.
Directions:
Dallas Mapsco page 37
From I-30:
Take East Grand (Hwy 87) northeast toward Garland until it becomes Garland Rd.
Continue on Garland Road to Emerald Isle
Take a left on Emerald Isle which will take you to Winfrey Point
From I-75/Central Expressway
Go east on Mockingbird to Buckner Blvd.
South on Buckner Blvd. to Garland Road
Take Garland Road to Emerald Isle which will take you to Winfrey Point.
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