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Hot Pursuit 5K Glow Run & 1 Mile Fun Run

Edition 3

Gadsden, AL, USA
07 Sep, 2019 (Sat)

Running

1 mi, 5 km

About the event

Join us in our 3rd year of the LARGEST 5K AND 1 MILE RUN in the history of Etowah County. The past 2 years you have allowed us to donate close to $30,000 to our local child advocacy center, THE JAMES M. BARRIE CENTER FOR CHILDREN. We had over 400 race participants and as many or more spectators last year. We hope to beat that amount this year. We heard some of your concerns last year and what people liked and we have been working hard to fix as many issues as we can. This year there will be more lighting throughout the course and around the stage area and there will be bathrooms located within the bird sanctuary.The issue with the bridge being to small is out of our control as that is city property. The concerns were voiced with the city and we are working on a solution to accommodate everyone. Help us grow the race to our largest event in the 3 year history of the Hot Pursuit 5K.

•PACKET PICK UP - Come to the packet pickup at The Gadsden Mall inside the old arcade, on Friday, September 6th, to receive your race day bib, tee-shirt (if you made the cut off date), and goodie bag. If you can't make it to packet pick-up, don't fret; you're welcome to send a friend or family member to pick up your race day necessities - as long as they come with a copy of everyone's registration confirmation. We strongly encourage you to come to the early race packet pickup on Friday, September 6th at The Gadsden Mall on Rainbow Drive 4PM-7PM.

🗺🌎•THE COURSE - The course will take runners here: The course will begin inside the bird sanctuary. From there runners will run along the path towards S 11th St. Runners will turn left to enter the boardwalk that will carry everyone over the water. The runners will follow the boardwalk to the right bringing everyone out beside S 11th St. Runners will stay inside the bird sanctuary and run back towards the start finish line. Runners will make a left turn onto S 6th St. From there they will run to Cherry St. and take a right. Runners will then turn right onto S 5th St. Runners will then run to Edenwood Ave and turn left. From there runners will turn right onto S 4th St. and follow the access road that runs into the back of the mall. Runners will then follow the outside of the parking lot towards the bird sanctuary until re-entering the bird sanctuary and crossing the finish line.
Runners and walkers will be guided by lights, patrol cars, and DJ music by: Nerdy Boy Production. There will be many volunteers throughout the course helping with directions, and the course will be clearly marked. All runners will line up in front and then the walkers behind them. **Note** There may be some small changes made to the course but as for now, the course will remain the same as last years course.

🎁🏆AWARDS & DOOR PRIZES - The awards ceremony will begin immediately following the end of the race.

•Age groups will be 10-under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-up

🚺🚹🚻•RESTROOMS - There will be four (4) unisex port-a-johns located along the event area. There will be some restrooms located within the bird sanctuary.

🚧🚗•RACE DAY PARKING - We will have lots of parking for this event. Parking will be in the mall parking lot behind Sears.

🎈🆓🎡•GATES OPEN AT 4PM - This isn't just a run. Glow Party! This is a free family and community oriented event. Event will last to about 10pm, music (DJ) by Nerdy Boy Production on the stage before, during, and after the awards ceremony, door prizes and raffles, food and drink vendors, inflatables, a climbing wall, body and face painting (to get you ready to glow in the black lights), and more!

📝• RACE DAY REGISTRATION - 1:00PM-5:30PM $30 for 5K & $15 for 1 Mile; you must pay, register, and sign liability waiver before participating and receiving a bib.

🚩🛤•1 MILE FUN RUN - At 6:50 PM, all participants should go to the start line. This run/walk will begin at 7:00 PM sharp. Runners lineup in the front; walkers line-up in the back. This course will be inside the bird . Have fun! #readysetglow

🌉🔦•5K GLOW RUN - At 7:50PM, all 5K Participants should go to the start line. The 5K Glow Run will start promptly at 8:00PM. Runners line up in front; walkers line-up in back. Have fun! #readysetglow💦•AID STATIONS - Water available at 2-3 locations

🕰•TIMING - The timing will be real time and will have digital, instant results at the finish line. Your timing chip will be in your bib – so please wear your bib on your outermost clothing on the front and center of your shirt or shorts. This is your primary timing device – no bib, no time! All results will be posted on www.racekrewe.com by Race Krewe

📢•RESULTS - Results will be provided by RaceKrewe

🚁🚔🚑•SAFETY - We advise participants and event attendees to always be aware of fellow participants, our volunteers, and public safety officials. Please follow the the course signage and the instructions from volunteers at all times. Full attention and maximum hearing are necessary in a race of this capacity. Please drink plenty of liquids before the race. If you show danger signs, officials or race personnel may remove you from the course.

🗣🔮The Race Committee wishes a you a safe and fun time! Remember to come dressed to glow --- go all out tacky! We hope you all stay for the GLOW PARTY after the awards ceremony!

•Sponsorship Opportunities are now available; please let us know if you would like to be involved! We'll send you a form --- don't see a level that fits your style? Donations are welcome in any amount! #doitforthechildren

•Come glowing! Paint yourself! Paint your friends and children! Accessorize in glow wear! Dye your hair! We don't care! Let's light up the Gadsden Mall and the Bird Sanctuary with our glow in support for the children. Who knows? Maybe they'll be an award for the most outlandishly glowing, outrageously glowing, most ridiculously dressed (that's a good thing) runner!

About our cause, the James M. Barrie Center for Children: The center, named after the author of “Peter Pan,” serves children through age 17 by providing forensic interviews, counseling, support and education when allegations of sexual and/or physical abuse have been made. The Barrie Center also provides educational trainings to the community, schools, churches and youth serving organizations regarding mandatory reporting laws, protecting our children and other topics focused on child abuse education and prevention. The Barrie Center mission is to provide a child friendly center for the facilitation of a multidisciplinary team response for the investigation and intervention of child sexual and/or physical abuse as well as criminal neglect in child death cases. The Barrie Center provides support and advocacy through the process of investigation, intervention and the judicial process. Go here to visit them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrieCenter/

☎️Should you have any additional questions, contact Race Director, Joseph Hutchins at (256) 441-5840 or ask here!

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