The RUN for SALVADOR is a 5K RUN and WALK to benefit Nuestro Ahora's work in some 20 orphanages throughout El Salvador where more than 1,000 children reside. The Run for Salvador will take place on Saturday, July 24, 2010 and will start at 9:00AM sharp. Check us out on Facebook.
The Run for Salvador will be held at the picturesque Whiting Reservoir nestled high upon scenic Mount Tom in Holyoke, Massachusetts in the heart of the Pioneer Valley. The 5K/3.1 mile course consists of well-marked, shady trails looping around the pristine waters of Whiting Reservoir. The flat, fast, runner-friendly course takes runners on a peaceful, yet exhilarating tour of a pine forest and features a dramatic, break-away homestretch for the finish. The course is the home course of the Holyoke Catholic High School Lady Gaels and has been run by many of Western Massachusetts' finest youth runners over the years. Run for Salvador offers a classic, New England cross-country race experience. Click here for a map from Google and to create your own personalized directions. Participants should park at the Whiting Street Reservoir using the old Mount Tom Ski Area entrance off Route 5 in Holyoke. Plenty of parking is available.
The Run for Salvador will feature the following categories. Top finishers in each division as well as the top overall finishers will receive spectacular prizes from our sponsors:
*High School Guys' Running
*High School Girls' Running
*University Women's Running
*University Men's Running
*Open Women's Running
*Open Men's Running
*Masters Men's Running (55+)
*Masters Women's Running (55+)
*Women's Walking
*Men's Walking
*Teams!
Water will be available before the start for all participants. Refreshments will be provided after the race from our generous donors and will include fresh fruit, bagels, muffins, breads, cookies, and other goodies as well as water and sports drinks. An Award Ceremony will be held at 10:15AM, immediately after the race. There will be a portable bathroom available at the course on race day. Essential first aid care will also be available on race day. Runners and walkers sign a waiver of liability to participate in the event. While the course is flat and friendly, participants are encouraged to properly hydrate on and before race day, stretch, and train to be in a healthy condition for the event.
Register today! Don't forget to invite teammates, family, neighbors, and friends for a memorable summer day of racing and fun. And, you'll all be supporting Nuestro Ahora's vital work with orphanage youth in El Salvador.
Teams! The Run for Salvador will also feature a Teams! Division. . .a great way for high school and university teams. . .or families and friends. . .to come together for a great cause. Plus, teams registering together will save on registration costs and are able to register 5 to 7 runners together for $100. Team members will still be eligible for individual prizes in their respective categories (Men's, Women's, High School, University, etc.) and all teams registered by July 15 are guaranteed shirts for all teammates. The Teams! results will be scored in the traditional style of cross country racing where the top five runners on each team will receive points corresponding to the place in which they finish overall. The Team! with the lowest score overall wins.
