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EVENTS

RACE DATE

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Start Time

7:00 AM

REGISTRATION WEBSITE

Entry Fee

$20 early bird til 1/31, $25 til 4/22, $30 after 4/22 (Keiki $15) (USD)

Address

1201 Ala Moana Blvd

CITY

Honolulu

STATE/TERR

Hawaii

Zip

96814

COUNTRY

USA

Description

The 10th Annual Jamba BananaMan 5K Chase gives participants a chance to chase life size bananas around the beautiful Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island. Hawaiis wackiest race seeks 1,200 runners for the 5K and 200 kids (ages 13 and under) for the Keiki Fun Run around Magic Island. Have fun in the sun AND help raise money for MDA Hawaii and Hawaii Speed and Quickness.
FUNDRAISER1This event is a fundraiser for MDA Hawaii and Hawaii Speed & Quickness. The goal this year is to raise $50,000 for these great causes!Prizes2The first 3 male & female participants overall and in the following age categories win a Year of Jamba Juice (valued at $117): 12 & under, 13-15,16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,60-69, and 70+. The race benefits both the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Hawaii and/or Hawaii Speed and Quickness. 5K entry fee includes a Jamba Banana event shirt and a Jamba coupon for a free smoothie. Keiki Fun Run fee includes an event shirt and a Jamba medal.Packet Pick-up3Packet Pick Up at Jamba Ward Gateway (corner of Ward and Auahi): 5/5 and 5/6 from 3:30 - 6:30pmT-shirts4T-shirt guaranteed if registration received by 4/22/11. Shirts NOT guaranteed at race day packet pick up.Race Day Check-in55:30am - Same day registration begins / 6:00am - Pick up timing chip / 6:30am - Registration closes / 7:00am - RACE STARTS - Rain or shine! / 7:45am - KEIKI FUN RUN STARTS / 8:00am - Awards & prizes / (Shirt not guaranteed at race day packet pickup)Race Day Parking6There will be parking restrictions inside Ala Moana Park, especially on the Diamond Head end. Please plan ahead and allow for adequate time to get to the race start. Carpool if possible!PARK ENTRANCE7Important: Ala Moana Park entrances will be closed at 6:30 am so either come early or park outside of park areaKeiki Fun Run8500 METERS - 7:45am start Keiki Fun Run is for children ages 3-13 years old. The cost is $15 and includes a tshirt and race medal. Starting at 7am there will be fun activities including Hawaii Speed & Quickness Drills, Balloon Animals, Keiki Prints, Bounce House and Keiki Face Painting.About MDA9The Muscular Dystrophy Association is dedicated to finding treatment and cures for the 43 neuromuscular diseases that affect both children and adults alike. Approximately 75% of the funds raised directly affect their clients by providing free clinics and support group sessions, allowing clients to attend summer camps, funding innovative research and supplying clients with equipment purchases and repair.About Speed & Quickness10Hawaii Speed & Quickness (HSQ) is a skills training program designed to teach aspiring athletes to become faster, quicker, jump higher and excel in all sports. Founded by Rich Miano, UH Football coach and former NFL player, HSQ offers state of the art speed and agility conditioning training for kids ages 7 and up. Sessions are available for $10 at the University of Hawaii and the schedule is available at hawaiispeedandquickness.com.