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Heart the City Run & Walk to Fight Homelessness

EVENTS
  • 10K:- Run 6.2 Miles
  • 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, July 16, 2016
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Location
Abendschein Park
Address
1311 E Drexel Ave
CITY
Oak Creek
STATE/TERR
Wisconsin
Zip
53154
COUNTRY
USA
Description

Heart The City Run & Walk to Fight Homelessness located in the beautiful city of Oak Creek, WI.The race starts at remodeled Abendschein Park, will run through a part of Oak Leaf Trail, through residential neighborhoods and back to Abendschien Park. The event will be digitally chip timed by J3 Timing, the same company that timed our inaugural race. The race will culiminate with a post race party that will include the awards ceremony, food, beverages and live entertainment. The race courses will be USATF certified to help you qualify for larger races. All 5K participants will receive a free t-shirt and all 10k participants will receive a free tech shirt.

Our mission is to bring awareness to the poverty and homelessness within Milwaukee, WI. Proceeds from this annual event will be used to support the building of our first transitional living facility for the homeless as well as for food, water and hygiene products for the homeless.

 

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Revitalize WI

Revitalize WI, Inc is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit organization that works specifically with homeless that are still living on the streets. As a 100% volunteer organization, every cent from every dollar goes towards our work with the homeless. On a monthly basis, we walk the streets of Milwaukee going under bridges and highway overpasses to locate and provide homeless with food, water, clothes and hygiene products. You can find out more about Revitalize WI by visiting our website, www.revitalizewi.org


FAQ

Q: Will the event be timed?

A: Yes, our event will be digitally timed and results will be provided post race

 Q: Is my registration fee tax-deductible?

A: Since Revitalize WI is a 501(c)3 non-profit, your registration is tax-deductible.

 Q: What do I get for participating?

A: With your registration, you will receive a t-shirt (tech shirt for 10k) along with finisher medal, goodie bag and food provided at the post race party.

 Q: If I have additional questions, what is the best way to get in contact?

A: Please submit all questions to [email protected]

Event details and schedule

The run/walk will start promptly at 9am and check-in will open at 8am.

Both courses will be posted on our website by fall 2015.

Please wear appropriate running/walking attire. Please bring with you a photo ID to check in, but leave any valuables in your car or at home. Heart the City is not liable for any theft or loss of valuables.

Packet pick up will be posted at a later date.

For all other info, please visit our website www.heartthecitymke.com

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