Race events begin at 8:00am and include:
10K Run
5K Run
5K Walk
1 Mile Fun Run
(FREE courtesy of Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union)
Tot Trot
(FREE Courtesy of Dow Corning)
Once again, Gault Management will be managing this year's race with the ChampionChip Timing System for the 10K, 5K’s and 1 Mile Fun Run*. Participants must wear a chip to be timed. (*Only 14 & under participants will receive timing chips for the 1 Mile Fun Run.)
| EVENT |
TIME |
| Packet Pick Up & Expo |
Friday, June 6th
4:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
| Race Day |
Saturday, June 7 |
| 10k Run |
8:00 a.m. |
| 5k Run |
8:15 a.m. |
| 5k Walk |
8:20 a.m. |
| 1 Mile Fun Run |
9:15 a.m. |
| Tot Trot |
9:45 - 11:00 a.m. |
| Preliminary Results Posted |
9:45 a.m. |
| Awards & Prize Tent Open |
9:45 - 11:30 a.m. |
MidMichigan
Health & Fitness Fair |
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Awards
Age Groups (10K Run, 5K Run & 5K Walk)
10 & under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
- Medals & Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female overall winners in under 40 and masters divisions in the 10K and 5K Runs.
- Medals will be awarded to the top 3 runners in each division in the 10K and 5K Runs.
- Medals & Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female overall winners overall winners in under 40 and masters divisions in the 5K Walk.
Age Groups (1 Mile Fun Run)
6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
- Medals will be awarded to the top 3 runners in each division in the 1 Mile Fun Run.
- Two new bikes will be given away in a random drawing of all finishers, 14 & under, in the 1 Mile Fun Run, courtesy of Ray’s Bike Shop.
Tot Trot
3-6 years old
- Goodie Bags & T-shirts will be given to each participating Tot Trotter.
- Two new tricycles will be given away in a random drawing of all Tot Trot participants, courtesy of Ray’s Bike Shop.
Course
New in 2008, the Midland Community Center’s Dow RunWalk will begin with a PAD Start. Therefore, if you are in the back of the group, your Chip time will not start until you cross over the PAD at the Starting Line.
The Course: Well marked. Flat. Point-to-Point. All races accurately measured. Finish Line – former Civic Arena parking lot.
Course Map*
(Subject to change due to construction)
Packet Pick-Up & RunWalk Expo
Join us Friday night, June 6 as you pick up your race packet for the RunWalk Expo at the Midland Community Center. Starting at 4 p.m., race participants can pick up their race packets, including their bib number and timing chip, and enjoy a variety of vendors showcasing their latest and greatest! Packet Pick-Up and the RunWalk Expo will run from 4:00 until 7:30 p.m.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the RunWalk Expo, please contact Jennifer Adamcik at JAdamcik@MyMCC.org or 989.832.7937 Ext. 2221.
2008 RunWalk Logo
Each year, the Midland Community Center partners up with Dow High Schools Commercial Art with Printing Technology Class, taught by Carol Lewin. This year, the students were given direction to incorporate the “Building a Brighter Tomorrow with Helping Hands Today!” (the Midland Community Center’s campus renovation plan) into the design concept for the RunWalk.
This year, Dominique Spadacene, a Midland High School Senior, who travels to Dow High School each morning to participate in this specialized graphics design class, was chosen from an outstanding field of logo designs.
The Midland Community Center, along with McKay Press gives this class real world experience through the client/designer relationship. These students experience the process from start to finish as they get direction from the client (Midland Community Center), design the logo creations, present, re-work and then finally visit McKay Press to see the process come to life.
MidMichigan Health & Fitness Fair
Post race activities will start at 8:30 and run until 11:30 a.m. The Finish Line will be located in the former Civic Arena parking lot where additional festivities will begin! Stop by the MidMichigan Health & Fitness Fair for a free massage, gait analysis and blood pressure check. While you’re there, learn about heart health, sport injury prevention, nutrition and much more. Enjoy the many informational sponsor displays, live entertainment, interactive children’s activities, inflatables and more! Watch for more details!
Live Music by Empty Pockets!
Training
Race Training Tuesday's April 15 - June 3 @ 5:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, call MidMichigan Health Line @ (989) 837-9090 or (800) 999-3199.
Is it time for you to fulfill your goal of competing in a foot race? Let’s do it together and get ready for the Annual Midland Community Center’s Dow RunWalk Challenge.
This eight week class meets on Tuesdays to workout together. You will also receive a training schedule for the rest of the week which is done on your own or with your cohorts. Training schedules are available for Beginners in the 5K run or 5K walk. Most training will be done at MidMichigan Medical Center, other meeting spots will be announced in advance.
We will form MidMichigan Medical Center teams of six or more people during this time for those of you wishing to participate in the Dow RunWalk Challenge. Our grand finale will be running or walking in the Dow RunWalk on Saturday, June 7, 2008.
Instructor: Tina Parsons
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: April 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3
Time: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Parking Information
Due to the Midland Community Center’s Campus Renovation Project, a portion of the main parking lot in front of the Center is under construction. The remainder of the lot will continue to be available for parking. If you are not able to find parking in the main lot, please feel free to use the parking lots near the Barstow-Shipps Wing and behind the building at the Water Tower.
There are many extra parking lots scattered throughout the Community Center’s neighborhood. Please click on the map below to determine the best place for parking on Race Day. Remember, there is also on street parking available OUTSIDE of the Race Course. Streets will close down at 7:45 a.m. sharp for the 8:00 a.m. race start. Please have your parking plan in place prior to arriving on Race Day. No parking spot is too far away…you can count it as your warm up!
Download - Parking Map (PDF)
Volunteer Information
Would you like to get involved in this extraordinary community-wide event? There are many volunteer opportunities: registration, race course officials, water station attendants, parking lot attendants, face painting, kid’s activities and much more! Come be a part of the action, cheer on the runners and have a great time with your community!
All volunteers receive a free goodie bag and Volunteer T-shirt with our NEW 2008 Midland Community Center’s Dow RunWalk logo designed by Dominique Spadacene, a Midland High School Senior. Volunteers are also entered into a special drawing for a chance to win a variety of prizes donated by area businesses.
Sign up today by filling out the registration form online and check the volunteer box.
For additional volunteer information, contact Jennifer Adamcik at the Midland Community Center (989) 832-7937 ext. 2221.
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Sponsorship
Several organizations have realized the merits of aligning their organization with this spectacular community event.
If you or your business is interested in sponsorship opportunities with the Midland Community Center’s Dow RunWalk, please contact:
Jennifer Adamcik
Wellness Events Coordinator
Midland Community Center
Midland Community Center Dow RunWalk
(989) 832-7937 ext. 2221
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to show your support within the Midland and Tri-City Community!
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