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Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K...

EVENTS
  • 5k Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
  • 1 Mile Fun Run:- Run 1 Mile
RACE DATE
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Address
18th St South
CITY
Homewood
STATE/TERR
Alabama
Zip
35209
COUNTRY
USA
Description

    Blazer Bolt is a 501c3 organization Tax Exempt # 47-4030497  whose annual event is the Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer. This race was created entirely to support those who are battling brain cancer. All proceeds will directly benefit the University of Alabama Birmingham Division of Neuro Oncology and Children's of Alabama Neuro Oncology for research of adult and pediatric brain cancer as well as patient support services. Patients, family, and friends will enjoy a flat, fast 5K course through the scenic Homewood neighborhoods in late autumn starting at 8 AM.  A 1 mile walk/fun run will begin at 9 AM.  Chip timing for instant results for the 5K will be provided by DG Racing. Overall Male & Female, Master’s Male & Female, and First Male and Female in each Age Group (every 5 years from age 15 to 75+) will receive prizes. Over all female and male  5K winners in age groups of  7-10 and 11-14 will also be awarded.

This year's participants will again enjoy access to the expertise of oncologist and chef, Dr. Luis Pineda MD founder of Cooking with Cancer.

 Team registration is encouraged!

Prior to August 22 2017      August 23-October 20 2017    On Race Day October 21 2017

Individual         $30                               $35                                                       $40

 1 mile               $20                                $25                                                       $30

 

 Course map  http://www.trakshak.com/documents/RetroRun.pdf

Chip timing, instantaneous race results provided by DG  racing   

Race Announcer: Mr. Steve Ponte

Registration will be open the day of the race  provided by DG racing with onsite registration


Packet pickup Individuals & Teams Friday October 20 2017 at Trak Shak: NOON-6 PM

Water stations  at the start, finish, and midway through the course

Two portable toilets & one wheelchair accessible portable toilet will be located behind TrakShak 

Parking at and around Homewood village

Start/Finish within walking distance 

 Donations may be written out to: Blazer Bolt Inc.

501c3 ID # 47-4030497

“Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer”

 

They may be mailed to:

Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer

c/o  Shirley Gibbs

UAB Division of Neuro Oncology

510 20th Street South

Faculty Office Tower 1020

Birmingham, AL 35294

 

 

Other Info


• 2017 race registration is open.

Registration Information.

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