Michigan Youth Arts In Motion 5K
July 16 2009 10:50 PM Filed in: Member
Submissions
Time and PlaceSunday,
October 11, 2009 Starr Jaycee Park, Royal Oak (13
mile just east of Crooks) 10:00 a.m. 5k run and fun
run/walk 9:30 a.m. Children's Fun Mile
Chip-timed 5k Run$30
through September 27, $35 thereafter.
Self-timed 5k Fun Run or Walk$25
through September 27, $30 thereafter.
DetailsAll 5k
participants will receive a long-sleeved shirt.
Chip-timed runners will start in front of the walkers
and fun-runners. The only wheels allowed on the
course are baby joggers, in the fun run/walk
only.
Packet PickupSaturday,
October 10 Michigan Youth Arts 988 S. Adams, Suite
207 Birmingham, MI 48009 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Raceday packet pickup is at Starr Jaycee Park, from
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Course and ParkingThe course
will wind through the tree-lined neighborhoods of
Royal Oak. Course map and parking information coming
soon!
Set up your personal fundraising
pageWhether
you're a runner, a walker, an artist, an educator, a
student or a parent, you can be a fundraiser, too!
Visit our
Run for the Arts contribution
page to begin. Once there, click on "become a
fundraiser" to set up your own personal page, with a
photo, a personal fundraising goal, and the
opportunity to track your progress and let people
know how to sponsor you. You don't have to
participate in the 5k to collect sponsorships, but
running or walking for a cause is a great way to stay
motivated and to inspire others!
Teams and CostumesCelebrate
the arts! Run or walk in costume, form a team, or
dance your way through the 5k! Let your creativity
run wild! Prizes will be awarded for best individual
costume and most creative team theme.
Children's Fun MileChildren
of all ages can register for the Fun Mile for just
$10. Parents run free with their child(ren). The Fun
Mile will start at 9:30 a.m., prior to the 5k.
ArtArtists of
all ages are invited to submit proposals to perform
or install art at the event! We are especially
looking for groups to perform along the route and in
the park, visual and interactive art in the park, and
creative awards to give to participants. Please read
the
participation guidelines and submit
a proposal! Contact
Stacey with
questions.
Become a sponsorJoin us in
support of arts education in Michigan schools! Help
us put on this celebration with a sponsorship from
your business or organization. Sponsors receive
widespread recognition, and are also invited to
become vendors at the event. Multiple levels of
participation are available. (Arts education
organizations receive a special offer!)
Learn more!
VolunteerRace-day
volunteers will staff the water station, serve as
course marshalls, help with registration and
check-in, and
much more. Anyone
high school age or older is welcome. This is a great
chance for school groups or scout troops to perform a
service to the community! Read about the
opportunities
opportunities, then
contact
Stacey to become
a volunteer.
