Our AMAZING parents have just informed us of an upcoming 5K and 1 mile walk/run in North Carolina that will help wonderful organizations, including PANDAS Network.org, will take place on May 5, 2012!

To register for this event and for more information, please visit the event’s website .

Cary/Raleigh/Durham Locals please come out to support this race that hopes to bring awareness to P.A.N.D.A.S.

Cary Park 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

WHEN: Saturday, May 5th (5 K will start at 8:30 am and the 1 mile will start at 9:30am)

WHERE: Cary Park, Cary, North Carolina

INFO FROM THE CARY PARK FUN RUN WEBSITE

http://www.fsseries.com/index.php?action=event&event_id=365

Events News

We’d like to thank our Presenting Sponsors, Arbon Orthodontics, Cary Family Eye Care up at Cary Park Town Center along with the Deb Chadwick Team and a list of other generous sponsors which include; Harris Teeter, Amberly Family Dentistry, Omega Sports, Yolo Dessert Cafe, Amante Pizza, The Creek Church, Planet Smoothie & Subway and many more to come!

Affiliated Charities

• P.A.N.D.A.S Network: www.pandasnetwork.org Founded in 2009, PANDAS Network.org is a non-profit organization that raises awareness of PANDAS onset and course of illness
• Nourishing Noggins: www.nourishingnoggins.org A backpack buddy program serving schools in Western Wake County
• Cary Family YMCA: We Build People Campaign

Race Description

The 4th Annual Cary Park 5K & Mile Fun run is set to take place Saturday, May 5th with a start and finish at the Cary Park Clubhouse. Top female finsher, Camille Hill, finished in 20:41 and top male, Andrew Kramer, came in at 19:14! Come on out! Young runners see what you can do, too! Last year’s race had amazing young runners speeding into the finish with 10 year-old Daniel Wu at 22:16, Mark South (age 9) at 23:53, and Sam Boggess (age 15) at 22:48

Not feeling competitive? Check out the one-mile fun run, and make sure to hang around for the post-race raffle and award ceremony.

Pricing Information

Cary Park 5k Pricing:

Before 05/03/2012 Individual: $20.00

After 05/02/2012 Individual: $25.00

The last day to register online for the Cary Park 5k is Wednesday, May 2, 2012. On-site registration may be available if this event is not full, but your best bet is to register online.

Cary Park 1 Mile Fun Run Pricing:

Before 05/03/2012 Individual: $10.00

After 05/02/2012 Individual: $15.00

The last day to register online for the Cary Park 1 Mile Fun Run is Wednesday, May 2, 2012. On-site registration may be available if this event is not full, but your best bet is to register online.

Packet Pickup

Thursday, May 3rd 4:30-7pm: Omega Sports (new store) 4:30-7pm/3025 Market Center Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
The new Omega Sports in Morrisville is a generous sponsor this year.Come on in and take a look around the store while you pick up your packet and make sure to thank Omega Sports for their continued support of this fun event!
Friday, May 4th: 5-7 p.m. Cary Park Clubhouse: 5353 Cary Glen Blvd & Saturday morning (day of race) May 5th: Cary Park Clubhouse from 7:00-8:15 a.m. for packet pick-up and late registration

Maps

There will be 2 water stops on the course and water at the finish. Please see race course here:

5k Course Map

Race Categories

AWARDS FOR THE 5K WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE FIRST THREE MALE & FEMALE WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE DIVISIONS: 10 & Under, 11-13 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & OVER
ALL FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER’S RIBBON