Irish Festival 5K

Irish- American Community Center
Presents

The Sixth Annual
Connecticut Irish Festival
5K Road Race
2 Mile Fitness Walk and Kids Fun Run

Saturday June 21, 2008 @ 11:00am
North Haven Fair Grounds, North Haven, CT

To Benefit The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BY
Warren Street Social & Athletic Club
The Connecticut Chapter of Warren Street, New York City

RACE FEATURES

Certified Flat Fast Course through residential North Haven neighborhoods
Mile splits (1, 2 & 3)
2 Water Stops
Computerized Timing by HI-TEK Racing
Special commeorative Irish Festival t-shirts by Graphic FX to all pre-registered entrants and first 100 on race day
Seasonal post race refreshments for everyone
Live Entertainment by DJ Pat Kennedy
FREE ADMISSION TO IRISH FESTIVAL
FREE ADMISSION TO SHEEP HERDING DEMONSTRATION WITH BORDER COLLIES

WHAT IS A.L.S?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) often referred to as Lou Gehrig disease, is a fatal neurological disorder characterzied by progressive degeneration of motor cells in the spinal cord and brain. Approximately 5,000 patients are diagnosed with ALS each year. On average, people with ALS survive two to five years from the time of diagnosis. There is no known cause, prevention or cure for ALS.

WHO IS THE ALS ASSOCIATION CONNECTICUT CHAPTER?
The ALS Association Connecticut Chapter is the only not-for-profit, voluntary health organization in the state of Connecticut dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. We cover all the bases - research, pateint and community service, public education and advocacy.

JUST FOR KIDS

2 Fun Runs with Spiderman
T Shirt (Youth sizes) race number & finishers ribbon
Special medal awarded to runners who beat Spiderman

AWARDS

Awards by Dollar Sign

First Overall male and female finishers - Trophioes to the top three finishers in each age division
of 5K road race. (No duplication of awards).

(0-12)
(13-15)
(16-19)
(20-29)
(30-39)

(40-49)
(50-59)
(60-69)
(70-79)
(80+)

First North Haven residents (male/female) will receive special awards.

RACE INFORMATION

Race Director
Joe Riccio (203) 481-7453
EMAIL: wssac-ct@juno.com

Race Coordinator
John O'Donovan (203) 281-3563
EMAIL: odonovankinsale@snet.net

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Packet Pick-up and Registration will begin at 9:00am.

Ample free parking at the North Haven Fair Grounds

Walkers start in back of 5K Runners and complete a 2 mile course

START TIMES

.35 MILE KIDS FUN RUN (6 and Under)	10:30 AM
.7 MILE KIDS FUN RUN (7-11)	10:40 AM
5K ROAD RACE	11:00AM
2M FITNESS WALK	11:00 AM
SHEEP HERDING DEMONSTRATION	12:30 PM
IRISH FESTIVAL BEGINS	1:00 PM

ENTRY INFORMATION

5K RACE - $17.00 before June 14th - $22 After

WALK - $10.00 before June 14th - $12 After

FUN RUN - $6.00 before June 14th - $8 After

Entry Fees are non-refundable

RACE DAY REGISTRATION ENDS PROMPTLY AT 10:30AM FOR 5K RACE
AND 10:15AM FOR KIDS EVENTS

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO - I.A.C.C.
Mail to: Connecticut Irish Festival 5K - Irish-American Community Center
9 Venice Place, East Haven, CT 06513

CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE APPLICATION TO MAIL

DIRECTIONS

I-91 North or South to Exit 12. Right off ramp onto Washington Avenue
200 yards to Fair Grounds on right.

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