What happens on run day?

Every Gaston County citizen, no matter the age, is encouraged to join the fun that will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2010, 8:00 AM in Downtown Gastonia at the Rotary Pavilion.
There will be a competitive 5K run and and a non-competitive 2K walk.
The 5K will begin at 8:00AM and the 2K will begin at 8:00 AM.
There will be food, healthy kids zone, great music, non-profit display booths and lots of awards!
Entry forms for the race and the walk will be available at a later date at the Community Foundation office, our website, in the Gaston Gazette and at the Gaston Co. Public Library branches.
Overall race winners, male and female, designate $1,000 for the non-profit of their choice. There are additional prizes for first and second place in each age category - male and female. Winners will be announced on Run Day after the race. See below for categories:

Prize Money for 5K race

Best time overall: Male / Female $1,000 each

First Place Second Place

Male Female Male Female

12 years and under $500 $500 $250 $250

13 - 18 $500 $500 $250 $250

19 - 29 $500 $500 $250 $250

30 - 39 $500 $500 $250 $250

40 - 49 $500 $500 $250 $250

50 - 59 $500 $500 $250 $250

60 & Up $500 $500 $250 $250