2009 Underground Railroad Run
What
The Underground Railroad Run, sponsored by the Westfield Washington Education Development Foundation, supports college scholarships for seniors as well as teacher grants for creative classroom enrichment.
When
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Where
Westfield High School, 18250 North Union Street, Westfield, Indiana.
About
The 5K route will travel through Asa Bales Park, home of an anti-slave cemetery established during the Underground Railroad era. Asa Bales, the first white settler in Westfield, helped develop the town as a place of safety for escaped slaves seeking freedom.
Schedule
| Registration & Packet Pick-up | 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. |
| Locker Room Hours | 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
| Health Fair Booths Open | 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. |
| 5K Run Start | 9:00 a.m. |
| 3K Fitness Walk Start | 9:05 a.m. |
| Awards Ceremony | 10:15 a.m. |
Entry Fees
| Pre-Registration Deadline for Pre-Registration is NOON, Tuesday March 24th. |
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|---|---|
| 3K Entry Fee - Student | $2.00 |
| 3K Entry Fee - Adult | $5.00 |
| 5K Entry Fee - Student | $10.00 |
| 5K Entry Fee - Adult | $15.00 |
| T-Shirt Additional Fee No Shirt orders after 3/20/09 |
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| Cotton T-Shirt | $10.00 |
| Cool Weave T-Shirt | $15.00 |
Awards
| Male & Female Overall | Male & Female Masters | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | $150 Gift Certificate | $75 Gift Certificate |
| 2nd Place | $100 Gift Certificate | $50 Gift Certificate |
| 3rd Place | $75 Gift Certificate | $25 Gift Certificate |
Gift Certificates may be redeemed at The Running Company.
Age Division Awards (Male & Female)
Gift Certificates will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age division of the 5K: $20, $15 and $12. The divisions start at age 20, in 5 year increments. The top three boys and girls will receive trophies in their age divisions: 12 & Under, 13-14 and 15-19.
NOTE: Masters (Age 40+) are eligible for overall awards too!
Event Highlights
- Confirmation - Will be emailed to all pre-registered entrants with an email address.
- Results - Will be emailed containing personal results to each timed finisher who has provided an email address. Complete results will be posted on KLA's website.
- Youth Awards - Trophies for finishers in the 5K in age divisions 12 & Under, 13 - 14 & 15 - 19.
Online Registration
Online Registration is now closed. You can still sign up on race day, see information above.
