Keep Charleston Beautiful - Green and Lean 5K
Lace up your shoes, grab the family - and the pup - and head over to Brittlebank Park on May 22nd, 2010 for the 5th Annual Green and Lean 5K Run/Walk. This event helps to support Clean City Clara and other environmental education programs in the Lowcountry.
With the funds raised from this family (and fido) friendly event, the city-based program Keep Charleston Beautiful, can continue to offer its award winning education program, Clean City Clara, free of charge to any interested schools or youth groups year round.
This year, the 5th Annual Green and Lean 5K will be held at Brittlebank Park on Saturday, May 22nd, beginning at 8 AM. The Green and Lean 5K brings together two organizations, City of Charleston’s Keep Charleston Beautiful and the non-profit Friends of Keep Charleston Beautiful. These two groups work to improve the quality of life in the Lowcountry through litter prevention and waste responsibility education.
The race will begin at Brittlebank Park and participants will run down Lockwood, through Hampton Park Terrace, around Hampton Park and back to Brittlebank Park.
Registration Fees:
On or Before May 20th:
Individuals $20
Students K-12th Grade $10
Groups of 5 or more $15 each
After May 20th: $25
You can register online or by mail.
*Strollers and leashed pets are welcome.*
Gift basket prizes will be given to 1st dog and 1st stroller to finish and a cash prize will be awarded to the top over all Male and Female winners for the 2010 race. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 Male & Female runners in the following categories:
14 and under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
Masters 55-64
Grand Masters 65+
This years Green and Lean 5K will also feature a raffle based on runner's bib numbers, a silent auction and a prize for the first dog to cross the finish line.
Volunteer opportunities are also open for this event. Contact the City of Charleston at 843.579.7501 for more information on how you can be a part of the 5th Annual Green and Lean 5K.
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by svilardo2 | Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at 3:02pm
If you are planning on attending, say hello in the comments section. Let's see how many LCD readers we can have in attendance.
I'll be there -- running and volunteering at the event. Neither of my dogs (they are older) can run the 3 miles with me so I probably won't bring them but hope to see lots of other dogs out that day!!
This is an article that really calls for an action. The cause like this is what our Mother Earth would really like to have. By the way, the photo was cute with the dog. Love the concept.. Keep up the good work.