Registration now open for ALS Awareness 5K in Emden August 18th

 

[July 12, 2018] 

The 7th Annual ALS Awareness 5K Run Walk will be held in Emden on Saturday August 18th, at 8:30 a.m.

In the last six year's the fundraiser has brought in more than $125,000 for ALS research. The event is funded almost entirely through the generous donations of over 150 individuals and businesses in the community, leaving the majority of the entry fee to help advance the research into the causes, treatments, and prevention of ALS.

While the race is very competitive chip-timed race (course record of 15:53 from Braxton Schuldt last year), all types of runners and walkers are welcome. It is more than just a race - with a post-race meal, raffles, silent auctions, and more.

This is a great event for all ages and all types of runners and walkers. For the competitive runner, it is a chip timed race with prizes. For the casual runner or walker, it's all about joining the cause and having a good time. If you don't want to run or walk the full 5k, there is a shortcut you can take. The more participants, the more money we raise to help find a cure for ALS.

All walkers and runners will get a T-shirt, post race fruit and water, a free drink ticket you can use at the Stag-R-Inn, and a post-race meal. Spectators and non-participants may also enjoy the meal with a free will donation. Following the race, you can continue to hang out at the Stag-R and enjoy drinks, food, bags tournament, DJ, and more!

The course is all asphalt. The race starts at the Stag-R, winds its way out into the countryside, comes back through town, and finishes back on main street in front of the Stag-R-Inn. Awards will be given to the top male and female runners in several categories for each. Even if you can't walk or run in the race, you can still participate or donate. Contact us for more information!

Awards will be given to the first place male and female finishers. Race categories for top 3 finishers in each category for male and female are as follows:

Under 10
11-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and Over

REGISTRATION

Date: August 18, 2018

Registration: Online registration closes at 4 pm on Thursday, August 16.

Pickup: T-shirts and race packets can be picked up from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.August 17, at the Stag-R-Inn, 102 Lincoln Street, Emden

You may also register the day of the race between 7 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., but you may not receive a tee shirt until later.

Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Results: Race results will be posted immediately following the race.

Fundraising: In addition to raising money through the registration fees, there will be a 50/50 drawing, raffle/silent auction and
bags tourney following the race.

Post Race: Food is included with registration.

[Lori Lessen]