The 2nd Annual Tarpon Springs 5K  Run to the Sun
Friday, September 10, 2010
Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset Drive, Tarpon Springs, FL

RACE DATE: Friday,September 10, 2010 at 6:30 PM

PACKET PICK UP: Friday ,September 10, 2010 3:00 PM - 6:00PM

PACKET PICK UP Location: Packet Pickup and Late Packet Pickup will be in Fred Howard Park Shelter #2.  We

 Follow the directions to parking after you enter the park. Volunteers will direct you to registration.

WHEN TO ARRIVE AT THE RACE: No later than 6:00 PM

Approximately 300 athletes are expected for this event. Therefore, to begin on time we ask that you plan to arrive  between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. Parking staff will be on hand to direct you where to park as you arrive. The race will start and finish at the beach.  The beach parking lot has limited capacity so some of you may have to park farther away and my have some distance to walk to get to the start/finish line. Give yourself plenty of time.

RACE START TIME:

Race will start promptly at 6:30PM

Run (3.1 miles):

5K (3.1 miles).  Start at Fred Howard Park beach, run along the causeway into park.   Route follows park roads (shaded and flat), and returns via the causeway to the race finish at the beach.  There will be water stations at the 1 mile and 2 mile marks.   The course is paved, mostly shaded and flat.

 

*Race will take place rain or shine.  In the event of lightning the race director can delay or cancel the race for safety reasons. 

*The park roads will be closed for race. After 7:30PM on Friday, September 10th the park roads will re-open and the race will be officially over.  Participants still on the course after the roads re-open should watch for traffic.

 

*Results will be posted online (within 24 hours) at www.altavistasports.com

We provide a goody bag for you at packet pick up. In it you will find:

Your race number This must be worn during the race. Have it secured to the shirt you will be running in or a race number belt before the race begins to ensure you wear it on the run.