5K for a Better Day

	Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners 4th Annual 5K For a Better Day Run and Fitness Walk


Saturday, February 28, 2009 7:30 a.m.	Chris Evert Children's Hospital Broward General Medical Center 1600 S. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale Parking in the BGMC parking garage on S. Andrews Avenue. Directions: I-595 East to US 1 North. Turn left on SE 17th Street. Turn right on S. Andrews Ave., BGMC parking garage is on the right. I-95 to Davie Blvd. East on Davie Blvd. to S. Andrews Ave. Turn right on S Andrews Ave., BGMC parking garage is on the left.

Times

6:15 to 7:15 am	Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup
7:30 am	Race Begins

Entry Fees

Pre-Registration - In Person

Get your T-Shirt and Race Number Early!
February 16 - February 27

Wellness Center at Broward General Medical Center
1600 Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale
8th Floor Physician Office Building

Running Wild
1133 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL
1/2 block N. of Sunrise

Runner's Depot
2233 S. University Drive, Davie, FL
16319 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL

Runner's Depot

Registration - Mail-in or Online
Mail in the application or register online. Participants who register by mail or online can only pick up their packet on race day, February 28th, 6:15a.m. - 7:15a.m. If you are unable to participate and would like to make a tax deductible donation to the Pediatric Cancer Center, please complete the application form, check the "Donation" box and mail to the listed address. Individuals donating $2,500.00 or more will be recognized on the donor wall at Broward General Medical Center. The Broward Health Foundation is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Your gift is tax deductible to the extent appropriate for you under IRS regulations. A copy of the official registration and financial information for Broward Health Foundation (CH12239) may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 800-HELP-FL toll-free within Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

Awards
Top 3 Overall Top 3 Masters (40 & up) Top 3 Grand Master (50 & up) Top 3 Senior Grand Master (60 & up) Top 3 Golden Masters (70 & up) Three deep in age groups - 10 & under, 11 to 12, 13 to 14, 15 to 16, 17 to 19, five year age groups from 20 to 80 & over

T-Shirts
Each entrant receives a commemorative t-shirt. Late entrants may not receive a t-shirt on race day.

Three for the Road Series Information
A separate Series Application will need to be completed if you want to be scored in the series as well as separate registration to each of the three events. For information about the Series call 954-728-9351. The Series events are:
5K For A Better Day:	February 28th
St Paddy's 4 Miler:	March 14th
Riverwalk 5 Miler:	March 21st *(information to be available soon)*

Results
Your race results will be posted here at www.gflrrc.org and on www.splitsecondtiming.com Chrono Track System This system allows the runner to throw away the chip after the race. It is attached to the shoe like other systems. Instructions will be on the race number. Do not remove the chip until you are at the park the morning of the race.

Proceeds
All proceeds go to the expansion of the Chris Evert Children's Hospital Pediatric Cancer Center. Please support our cause by participating in or donating to the Pediatric Cancer Center at Chris Evert Children's Hospital. *By giving your heart, you give these children a new Start!*

This event has been organized by pre-med students of the American Heritage School. Special thanks to artists Brad Trempar and Jonathan Reid.

Race Hotline

Contact Cynthia Raes-Barnard 954-461-5515 or email at Cynthia@gflrrc.org

Heat Warning
Temperatures / Humidity can be high in South Florida. Participants should drink plenty of fluids prior to and during this event. (Non-Alcoholic!)

Sponsors

Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners 4th Annual 5K For a Better Day Run and Fitness Walk