ThunderRun
10K, 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Nyssa is the "Thunderegg Capital of the World" and hosts Thunderegg
Days every July. Since many are in town for the event we are hosting a race to
raise funds for our parks.
The race is mostly flat with only a slight elevation. Enjoy country views as
you jog through farmland.
Date: Saturday July 12th, 2014
When: 10K/5K- Race starts 8:00 am (registration starting @ 7:00
am)
Family Run/Walk starts 10:00 am
(registration starting @ 9:00 am)
Where: Nyssa, OR
10K/5K- Race starts at Lions
Park (708 Park Ave.) and ends at South Park (521 Reece Ave.)
Family Run/Walk- Held at
South Park (521 Reece Ave.)
Cost: 10K/5K- $25/person or $50/family (2 adults + 2 kids ages
8-17). Kids 7 and under free.
Family Run/Walk- $10/person or
$50/family (5+ people.) Kids 2 and under free.
Registration: Unfortunately we do not have online
registration at this time. Please send your registration form (see below) and
check* to: Nyssa Parks and Rec Committee
P.O. Box 2662
Nyssa, OR 97913
*Please make
checks payable to: Nyssa Parks and Rec
All 10K/5K race packets will include a race t-shirt. More information about the
packets will be available as the event approaches.
-Eastern Oregon is a hot and dry area. Race day will more than likely be hot
and dry but could have a few showers. Please plan appropriately when
dressing for the race.
-This is a family-friendly event and running strollers are allowed.
However, please be courteous to other runners at the start line by moving
to the back of the pack.
-Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in this race. Although we love them, they
are too much of a liability for the safety of the other
runners.
-We ask that you please clean up any personal garbage/trash and not leave
personal items along the course. We also ask that you respect the community
that has been helpful in making this race possible.
-MP3 players and head phones are also allowed, but please use caution and be aware
of your surroundings as none of the roads will be closed to traffic during the
race.
For questions or to get a
registration form please email [email protected] or call: Janice @ 541-212-1213 or
Erin @ 541-212-2226
Anyone interested in helping as a volunteer for this race please contact us
at: [email protected]