Irish Festival 5K

Irish- American Community Center
Presents

The 9th Annual
Connecticut Irish Festival
5K Road Race
2 Mile Fitness Walk and Kids Fun Runs

Saturday June 25, 2011 @ 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, LLC
Special commorative Irish Festival t-shirts by Graphic FX to all pre-registered by June 21st and as available on race day. Register Early!
Seasonal post race refreshments for everyone
Live Entertainment by 99 Dollar DJ Service
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 - Trophies 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)
(80-89)
(90+)

ASO Athletic & Outdoor Sports Gift Cards awarded to first overall finishers (male and female) and
top three in each age category

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

EARLY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION

Early packet pickup and registration - Friday June 24, 2011 2PM - 6PM

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Packet Pick-up and Registration will begin at 8:30am.

Ample free parking at the North Haven Fair Grounds

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

CLICK TO VIEW COURSE MAP

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	12:00 PM
IRISH FESTIVAL BEGINS	12:30 PM

ENTRY INFORMATION

5K RACE - $17.00 before June 18th - $22 Race Day

WALK - $10.00 before June 18th - $12 Race Day

FUN RUN - $6.00 before June 18th - $8 Race Day

Entry Fees are non-refundable

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

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY JUNE 21st

Special Pre-Registration Entry Fee Available To Groups Call Joe Riccio For Details

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO - I.A.C.C.
Mail to: IACC - Connecticut Irish Festival 5K
C/O Joe Riccio, Race Director
13 Valleey Court, Branford, CT 06405

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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