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No Child Wet Behind 5K

EVENTS
  • 1 Mile:- Run 1 Mile
  • 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, May 21, 2016
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Location
Griggs Sports Complex
Address
Jim R Griggs Sports Complex,
CITY
Alamogordo
STATE/TERR
New Mexico
Zip
88310
COUNTRY
USA
Description

Not sure about running but want to donate? Thank you!! Please visit our Fundraising Page

New Mexico Doulas is proud to present the first annual No Child Wet Behind Diaper Drive, 5K Race and 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk. The Race will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. 

The run departs & ends at Griggs Sports Complex and starts with a challenging hill heading east on Fairgrounds Road to Scenic Drive. It then travels south on Scenic Drive past Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center. Scenic drive is a hilly terrain that offers expansive views of White Sands National Monument and the beautiful Sacramento Mountains. The 5K travels to NMSU-A then loops back to Griggs Sports Complex. It is a challenging and beautiful run.  The 1-mile Family Fun Run/Walk will occur primarily on Griggs Sports Complex property.

Participants are encouraged to wear their race day shirts (included with registration for first 300 registrations) to show their support for the cause. The 5K & Family Fun Run event includes 94.3 KEY playing current hits, a Vendor Showcase featuring local businesses, a Family Fun Area with bouncy castles, face-painting and balloon animals, and local Food Trucks including Microdonuts and Café Con Leche.

Proceeds from the event will benefit The Pregnancy Help Center to support its mission of information, education and support. The event is preceded with an area Diaper Drive starting April 15th which concludes on Race Day with a celebration and announcement of total diapers collected.

Local Sponsors of this event include: White Sands Women's Healthcare, French Brothers, First American Bank, and Peppers Grill

The 5K Team Run, a/k/a the Golden Diaper Championship, is an exciting chance for you and fellow co-workers or friends to each run the 5K, with the largest team receiving a trophy to proudly display, and the title of Golden Diaper Champions. 

Cost

Through 5/1/16

5/01/16 – 5/19/16

5/20/16 – 5/21/16

 

 

5K

$25*

$30*

$35*

 

 

Family Fun Run

$10*

$10*

$10*

 

 

 Cost of 1-mile fun run is $10* and does not increase through registration period. 

*Plus active.com 6.75% + $1.25 Processing fee

 Active.com registration closes 5/19/16. Late registration will be available at packet pick-up on 5/20/16 and on Race day. 

About No Child Wet Behind

No Child Wet Behind is a 501c3 dedicated to awareness, education and the donation of diapers to needy families with infants and small children.

When a family struggles to, or is not able to provide diapers for their child, the family is affected both physically and emotionally.

Programs exist to assist families with basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing, but surprisingly, diaper need is not supported by any government program.

No Child Wet Behind began as a local diaper drive and fundraiser with a 5k run when owners of Northeast Doulas, a New York based Doula agency learned of the struggle needy families were having keeping their babies clean and dry. 

Starting in 2016 No Child Wet Behind events will occur around the United States in support of this important cause and to benefit local charities in need of diapers. 

Not a Runner or Can't Make the Event?  

You can still support this important cause by visiting the Fundraising Page

Event details and schedule

What: No Child Wet Behind 5K Race and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk (Strollers & Rollers Welcome)

When: Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 8am (Line-up at 7:30am, National Anthem at 7:45am)

Where: Start and finish at Griggs Sports Complex, Alamogordo, NM

Purpose: Diaper Drive and Race proceeds for this Alamogordo event will benefit The Pregnancy Help Center.

Finisher Medals -  All participants upon crossing the Finish Line will receive a finisher medal.     

Golden Diaper Trophy -  The Golden Diaper Trophy will be presented to the largest finishing 5K Team. It may be associated with an Alamogordo business, group or association. The Golden Diaper is a "traveling award." The trophy will be requested for return within two months of subsequent races. 

Race Day Shirts: Participants are encouraged to wear their cotton/blend No Child Wet Behind Race Day Shirts (included with registration) to raise awareness about the many families in our community, and around the US, struggling with diaper need.  

Packet Pick up

Friday, 5/20/16 from 9-2pm and 4-7pm at Gerald Champion Atrium, 2669 N Scenic Dr , Alamogordo

Saturday, 5/21/16 from 6:30 AM to 7:25 AM at Griggs Sports Complex

5K Run/Walk Starting Ceremonies Schedule

  • 7:30am – Line-up of racers (Walkers & strollers at back)
  • 7:35am - Introductory words
  • 7:45 am - National Anthem 
  • 7:55 am - Announcement of 5 minutes until race start (participants in wheelchairs will be released at this time).
  • 8:00 am - Official race start 

1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk Starting Ceremonies Schedule

  • 8:45 am - Announcements and line-ups begin
  • 9:00 am – Fun Run Start

Race Refunds / Transfers

Refunds / transfers are not allowed with the exception of race cancellation due to extreme weather conditions.

Weather Policy

Alamogordo has a temperate climate with relatively scarce precipitation. However, as prudent hosts of the event with a safety first attitude, race officials may delay, change, or cancel the event in the case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants.

Race Route Information

  • DISTANCE:  3.1 MI. & 1 MI.
  • ELEVATION:  START/FINISH at Griggs Sports Complex: 4441.45 FT, TURNAROUND at NMSU-A: 4586.89 FT., Total CHANGE: 145.44 FT.
  • SURFACE:  100% ASPHALT

 Timing provided by MJM Timing Service

Other Info


• 2016 race registration is open.

Registration Information.

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