Wednesday, May 11, 2011

This weekend's Races, Runs & Walks - Clark's Toyota 5 Miler & More!


Clark's Toyota 5 Mile Run
5 Miles
Points Race
Saturday, May 14, 2011

Start Time: 9:30 am
Registration: 8:30 am Scott Clark's home - 1667 Linkletter Rd, 1K west of Summerside Golf Course on Route 11
Fee: $10.00
Sponsor: Clark's Toyota
Fundraiser: Children's Wish Foundation
Contact: Scott Clark - 888-2961, 436-5800 s.clark@clarkstoyota.ca
Course Description: A Flat looped course run partially on the Linkletter Rd., Confederation Trail and the Kinsmen Rd. (dirt road)
Course Map
Other Notes: A perfect distance for runners of all abilities. Lots of prizes and refreshments. A great run to help kick-start your running season and help support a very worthwhile charity


On Sunday
there are 3 Runs and/or Walks happening:


YMCA Prince Edward Island
5K Family Fun Run/Walk (Trail)
Sunday, May 15, 2011

Start Time: 10:00 am
Registration: 8:30 am at Emerald Rec Centre
Fee: $10 for Adults, $8.00 for Seniors, $5.00 for those under 16
Sponsor: YMCA of Prince Edward Island
Fundraiser: Youth at Risk Program
Contact: Gordon Nicholson gordonnicholson@hotmail.com
Course Description: Run will take place on a walking trail, mostly flat terrain, slight grades to and from.
Course Map
Other Notes: BBQ, prizes, refreshments, and activities at rec center to follow the race


Alzheimer Society of PEI Walk for Memories & 5K Run
Sunday, May 15, 2011

Start Time: 1:00 pm
Registration: 12:30pm - Charlottetown and Summerside waterfronts
Fee: Collect pledges $20
Sponsors: Metro Credit Union, Cox and Palmer, The Cities of Charlottetown and Summerside, The Guardian, Ocean 100, and Sign Craft
Fundraiser: Alzheimer Society of PEI
Contact: To register for the Walk for Memories, simply call 628-2257, toll free 1-866-628-2257 or email society@alzpei.ca
Course Map
Other Notes: The Walk for Memories is an awareness and fundraising event for the Alzheimer Society of PEI. Proceeds from this event support key programs and services for Islanders affected by Alzheimer's and related diseases as well as supporting national research programs.
Beverages, snacks and entertainment will be provided.


The 8th Annual
Alzheimer
Walk and Run for Memories

Who are you walking for?

Sunday, May 15th, 2011
Registration begins at 12:30pm
Walk and Run begin at 1:30pm
Charlottetown & Summerside Waterfronts

Whether your purpose is for research into causes, treatments and cures, support and education for those who live with the disease, or for hope for tomorrow, we all Walk With a Purpose!
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Mayor Lee and Mayor Stewart A-Teams are challenging the 2 cities to see who has the most dollars raised and who has the most participants engaged in the Walk for Memories!

Leading up to the Walk we ask participants to consider bringing a photo or message in memory of a loved one. This brings the emotional connection to the event, about why we are all there. Forget Me Not!


Walk to Fight Arthritis
1K or 5K Walk
Sunday, May 15, 2011

Start Time: 9:00 am
Registration: 10:00 am at UPEI Alumni Place Outdoor Track
Fundraiser: Arthritis Society of PEI
Contact: Sarah Drew - The Arthritis Society 902-628-2288 sdrew@pe.arthritis.ca
Course Description: UPEI Alumni Place Track
Other Notes: To Register for the Walk, please visit www.walktofightarthritis.com

The Arthritis Society’s Walk to Fight Arthritis presented by the makers of TYLENOL® is about walking and fighting back. By registering and raising pledges, you’ll be helping to fund leading-edge research and essential programs that support those living with arthritis.

There is no cost to register but participants are encouraged to raise at least $100 in pledges. All participants who raise $100 or more will receive an official Walk to Fight Arthritis t-shirt on event day. For information on our other great prizes, click here.

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