Do You Have the Gutz to Stop Domestic Violence 5K/1 Mile Run/Walk

• 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles

The Do You Have The GUTZ to stop domestic violence race helps raise funds for Domestic Violence Awareness through the North Alabama Crisis Services. It also promotes health awareness and physical fitness for the Greater Metropolitan Huntsville community. The funds from the 5K will provide scholarships for deserving High School Seniors throughout Madison and Limestone Counties.

 Music Music Music!!!!!

Music will be played throughout the race course and will feature a Live Radio Broadcast at the Post Race Celebration!!!!

This race is being presented to you by the Youth Friendship Foundation of the Psi Kappa Kappa chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity INC. The Y.O.U.T.H. Friendship Foundation was formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to fund and develop integrated comprehensive youth enrichment programs focused on education, character and leadership development for the youth in Madison and Limestone counties.

Event details and schedule

Where do I park? What time does the race start? When is the awards ceremony?

We strongly urge you to read all instructions below to ensure your race day goes as smoothly as possible.

We would like to say, “Thank you!” to all of our volunteers and sponsors. Without their support, this race would not be possible.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

 PACKET PICK UP & LATE REGISTRATION

1. You will be given your assigned bib number and corresponding timing chip.

When

Friday, May 13, 2016 from 11am-7pm

Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 8am-9:30am

Where

   Friday--        Fleet Feet Valley Bend, 2722 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast B2, Huntsville, AL 35802

   Saturday--   320 Church, Huntsville, Al 35802

     PARKING

1. Parking is available at any of the following locations

   1) Huntsville Municipal Parking Lot proximity to the Starting Line

   2) Church Street Cumberland Presbyterian 228 Church Street.

   You may also park at any public parking spaces on the course.

   THE START

2. The Start and finish Line for the 5K is located near 320 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35802 (Huntsville Depot Roundhouse). The Post Race Celebration will be on the grounds of the Still Serving Veterans Building located at 224 Spragins St NW Huntsville, AL 35805.

   THE RACE

 Entertainment. Do You Have The GUTZ has loaded the course with great music to keep your energy level up throughout the race. There will be 4 music stations located throughout the course.

 Water & Aid Stations. There will be two (2) water and aid stations on the course, approx. 1.5 miles near Randolph/Jefferson and at the finish line.

 Clock Times. Clock times will be announced near all mile markers.

 IDENTIFICATION & TIMING

1. The 5K race is timed and scored. Each athlete will be issued a timing chip that will need to be worn throughout the race in order to be timed and scored correctly. Timing chips must be returned or a fee of $25 will be assessed for unreturned timing chips.

    T-SHIRTS

2. We guarantee a T-Shirt for athletes who register by 9:00pm CST on Thursday, May 12, 2016 before the event.

    RESTROOMS

3. Restrooms will be available in the start and the finish area. 

4. START TIME

   DO YOU HAVE THE GUTZ 5K WILL START AT 8:00AM, SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016!!!!

    REFRESHMENTS

5. Refreshments will be provided at the Post Race Celebration.

    NOTICE

6. Unregistered runners, unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, strollers, baby joggers, and all other wheel devices, animals, and the wearing of headphones are strictly prohibited on the course.

    AWARDS & RESULTS

7. Awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony & Official Post Race Celebration. Door prizes will be presented. Only race participants are eligible for a door prize. 

    FINISH LINE

8. Congratulations—You Did It!!! All runners should cross the finish line in order to be timed and scored. We will have a Post Race Celebration at the Finish Line! The Post Race Celebration is open to the public.

    “LET’S PUT AN END TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!!!”