Empower 5k Trail Run Registration Page

The Empower 5k Trail Run is a fundraiser for Project Wezesha.  The proceeds from this race will support the construction of a secondary school in Western Tanzania.  Thank you for supporting Project Wezesha and helping us increase access to education for so many children!  Please visit our site for more information. 

RACE INFORMATION

Date - Saturday, May 15th 2010

Start Time:

Run begins at 8:00 AM. Registration begins at 7:00AM & everyone must check in.

Participant Information:

The run is open to all people in good health.  Supervised children are welcome, as are dogs on leash.  We will have water at the start/finish line, but if you need more for the run please bring a water bottle.

There will be no prizes for placement, but every runner will receive a raffle ticket.  Several local sponsors have contributed to make our raffle worth sticking around for!

Each runner must sign a waiver of liability. Minors must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign for them.  

Course Description:

This trail fun run will take you along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and into the adjacent foothills south of Red Butte Gardens.  The fun run might actually become a fun hike in certain sections, depending on your fitness and dedication; parts of the run wander uphill on single track trails.  Throughout the run, you'll be bounding along, hopping over red rocks and dancing in the sand, with views of the valley to keep you inspired! 

Click this link for a Google Earth view of the course (select satellite view in the drop down menu for Map Type - above & left of route; you can also scope elevation gains/losses).

REGISTRATION

How:

Click 'GIVE NOW' above or below.  Pay the registration fee as a donation (tax deductible).  Make sure to include your name - 'Display Name' on donation page.  We will verify names and payments at check-in on race day.  (See registration example below for Rai Farrelly).  

Cost:

All proceeds from this Fun Run will go to support the construction of Amahoro Secondary School in Mgaraganza Village, Tanzania.

We are conducting race registration through this fundraising site to cut costs and allow you to receive instant notification of your contribution for your tax records.

Note: If you can't join us for the Empower 5k Trail Run, consider making a tax deductible contribution anyway! :)

Start Line:

Meet on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail directly behind the Utah Brain Institute (east of Fort Douglas Cemetery).  Look for volunteers to direct you.  Registration begins at 7am. Run begins at 8am.

Parking:

There are several options (Google maps hyperlinked w/ each). 

1) You can park behind the Utah Brain Institute (383 Colorow Dr.) located off Connor Road, directly east of the Fort Douglas cemetery.  We have been permitted 100 spaces here.

2) You can park at the ARUP Labratories SOUTH lot on Chipeta Way and walk up the hill a short distance.  Security will not be ticketing us.

3) You can park on Connor Road which parrallels the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and accesses the trails that lead to the Shoreline Trail.

4) You can park in the University of Utah lot north of Red Butte Concert amphitheatre (N. Campus Rd & Red Butte Canyon Rd) and walk back to the starting line. (A good warm-up, but not the closest option)

Contact Information:

Please contact Rai Farrelly with questions:

cell 801.688.7714; email railiz@yahoo.com.

 Asante Sana! Thank you Very Much!

*Invite your Friends!*

*Girls Education International (GEI) is the fiscal agent for Project Wezesha.  GEI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding and supporting educational opportunities for underserved girls and women in remote and undeveloped regions of the world.  In addition to being a co-founder of Project Wezesha, Rai also serves as treasurer on the board for GEI, so you can trust that your money will arrive where you intend.  How's that for peace of mind!