Registration

We want to invite everyone in Washoe County to be in attendance for the event. So, mark your calendar now for this wonderful event; bring the kids, bring a friend, bring the whole family as this promises to be a great event for everyone.

Pre packet race pick up will take place on Saturday, October 17th at the Marriot’s Residence Inn, 9845 Gateway Drive, Reno, NV from 10am until 2pm. 

Note: Participant packets for minors will only be given out to the participant or the participants' guardian in order to assure fair participation by schools.  Teachers will not be allowed to pick up packets for their students.  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

The registration fee includes a T-shirt and a great SWAG bag, compliments of our event Sponsors. Your fee also includes access to the other post run events.

Pre-registration (by October 9, 2009):
Kids, up to 12 years old: $10.00
Teens, 13 to 19 years old: $15.00
Adults, 20 years and older: $30.00

Registration after October 9th - including day of the event:
Kids, up to 12 years old: $12.00
Teens, 13 to 19 years old: $18.00
Adults, 20 years and older: $35.00  
 

You can register by filling out the registration form and sending a check or money order payable to the Education Alliance. Please mail you completed forms and payment to:

Education Alliance
Attention: Rebecca Strauss
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502

CLICK HERE for Registration Form

You can also REGISTER ONLINE with a credit card:

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Divisions

Male and Female Age Groupings the 5k and 10k runs are the following:

Awards will be given to the first, second and third place winners in each age division, male/female. Additionally, there will be overall cash prizes for the top 3 male and female winners of the 5K and 10K runs*.  And, this year we are pleased to announce that our 10K Washoe County Championship will again include an extra $500 dollar cash award, in the 10k event, for the top overall (under 40) 10k male and female champions as well as the Masters (40 and over) 10k male and female champions.

For more information regarding prizes please go to the "Awards" section of this website.
*Overall winners are excluded from receiving division awards.

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Training Tips

A healthy life style is about more than one dedicated day to physical training.  We encourage you to begin training well in advance of the October 18, 2009 Run for Education.  If you are training with your students for an event at the Run for Education, please reference the following training guides. 

We know that besides having a lot of fun at the Run for Education, students attending the event are building healthy lifestyles that will last a life time!  Congratulations on your commitment to these children and their future. And, remember to keep the kid's engaged by making training fun and enjoyable. - Kid's Training Guide -

In addition, adults training for the Run for Education should begin training early and continue training up to the event in order to ensure an enjoyable experience.

Exercise is a great way to feel and look your best everyday! We can't wait to see you at your best on Sunday, October 18th, 2009 at the Run for Education.

As another resource, if you are interested in running a 5K, 10K or ½ marathon, but have no experience with running then Reno Running and Fitness is the place for you. The business (co-founded by a WCSD employee) was developed to help novice runners, learn about nutrition, clothing and training plans, participate in group runs with other local novice runners and most importantly discover the fun of running! If you are interested in learning more about this group visit www.renorunningandfitness.com.

Reno Running and Fitness has also developed four training programs to help teachers train their students for running events. With any training program, it is important to never overextend and to always exercise within the limits of one’s personal health considerations.

Level 1 Training Program

Level 2 Training Program

Level 3 Training Program

Level 4 Training Program

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Event Schedule

There will be a parking lot full of great activities following the running events. We encourage everyone to stay after their runs and enjoy these other great activities:  climbing walls, basketball shooting, soccer kicking, the Kiwanis Bike Rodeo, lacrosse, bounce houses, and much more!  We'll be hosting the 2009 "Big Show" featuring local talents and performers.  This is a "don't miss" morning.

Also, don't forget, throughout the morning, you can always participate in the Sparks Kiwanis Bike Rodeo.  The Bike Rodeo is a special event for children and adults in the area, providing them with better skills for using and maintaining their bikes, including bike rodeos, workshops and fun activities.  Through successful completion of the Rodeo, you will be entered into a drawing for one of twenty bikes, generously donated by Wal-Mart.  Don't miss this fabulous station! 
  
*Note: Registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of each event.
**Note: Those parents who wish to participate in a kids' run with their child may do so free of charge.

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Course Maps

The start / finish line for all runs will be in the front of the school.

1/2 mile run

One lap around the main school building in a counterclockwise direction

1 mile run

2 laps around the main school building in a counterclockwise direction

5K run and walk

Runners and walkers start the counterclockwise lap around the building. After a quarter of the lap, they exit the school property onto the access road between the baseball/softball complex and the athletic field. Participants will turn left on Western Skies Drive and head south. They continue and do an out and back on Western Skies Drive. Then, they will turn left onto a pedestrian pathway that connects to Rio Wrangler Drive. At Rio Wrangler Drive, participants will turn right and run in the bike lane on the street back toward the school. They will turn right on Western Skies Drive, then left onto the access road back onto the school property. They will turn right and complete the rest of the lap around the building and finish in front of the school.

10K run

Runners and walkers start the counterclockwise lap around the building. After a quarter of the lap they exit the school property on the access road between the baseball and softball fields and the athletic field. They turn left on Western Skies Drive and head south. They continue on Western Skies Drive, going straight where the 5K participants turn around. They will turn right onto a pedestrian pathway that doubles back parallel to Western Skies Drive. That pathway will connect them to Rio Wrangler Drive. At Rio Wrangler Drive, they will turn right and run in the bikelane on the street back toward the school. They will turn right on Western Skies Drive. Instead of turning into the school like the 5K participants, they will continue south again on Western Skies Drive. They will turn right when they reach the first pedestrian pathway and that will take them to Rio Wrangler Drive. At Rio Wrangler Drive, they will turn right and again run in the bike lane on the street back toward the school. They will turn right on Western Skies Drive. This secnd time through they then will turn left onto the access road back onto the school property. They will turn right and complete the rest of the lap around the building and finish in front of the school.

5k and 10k Courses are certified!

Volunteer course marshals will be on the course to help guide the runners and walkers along the courses.

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Race Results

All 5k and 10k participants will receive a chip to accurately time their participation. Each participant must remember to return the chip transponder at the conclusion of the race.

(Click the link below to view 2008 race results)

5K overall

http://www.capitalroadrace.com/results/08_YGR_5K_OVL.HTM

5K age group

http://www.capitalroadrace.com/results/08_YGR_5K_AG.HTM

10K overall

http://www.capitalroadrace.com/results/08_YGR_10K_OVL.HTM

10K age group

http://www.capitalroadrace.com/results/08_YGR_10K_AG.HTM

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Awards

This year, we will be giving away more than $15,000 dollars in individual and school participants who demonstrate superior participation in the event.
 

Overall and Division Awards

Once again this year’s awards will be distributed for top finishers by gender, both overall and of age divisions. Awards will also be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each age group male and female winners.  Please check back soon for more information on the 2008 age division awards! 

Children who participate in the Red Robin Fun Runs will receive a special finisher award medal.
 
*Note: Overall winners not eligible for an Age Division award. Awards must be picked up at the Awards' Table the day of the event, as soon as final results are posted. (Awards will not be mailed to participants.)
 

Special School Awards

Elementary Schools:
The WCSD elementary school with the most students participating will win $2,000 to be used for fitness and physical education purposes.  The second and third place schools will each win $1,500 and $1,000 respectively for the same purpose.  In addition, the winning school will also take home the Ed Colt Travelling Trophy for the year.  The first, second and third place schools also receive Run for Education banners to permanently display in their schools commemorating their victories.

Middle and High Schools:
The WCSD middle school and the WCSD high school with the highest number of participants will each also receive $500 to be used by their school’s Physical Education Departments to assist with
funding gaps. A minimum of 20 students must participate in the run for their school to be eligible for a special school award.
 
Non Public Schools located in Washoe County: 
For the top three (3) non public schools located in Washoe County who have the highest number of participants, there will also be grants of $2,000 (first highest participation), $1,500 (second highest participation), and a $1,000 (third highest participation) for the top schools. A minimum of 20 students must participate in the run for their school to be eligible for a special school award.

JROTC Divisions:
Finally, we’d like to encourage WCSD JROTC divisions to participate in the 2008 Run for Education and are pleased to offer a $500 donation to be used for their physical training needs to that JROTC unit with the most participants.
 
This is a great opportunity for your school to earn extra money!
So come on out, show your school spirit and you’ll help your school earn extra money. We hope to see you and your school there!

2008 AWARDS WERE:
For adult divisions (above 20yrs), the division prizes are $100 gift cards generously donated by
Wal-Mart (1st place), fabulous Asics running bags from Eclipse Running (2nd place), and $25 gift certificates for Red Robin Restaurants (3rd place).  For youth divisions (under 19 years), the division prizes are five free sessions with Double Diamond Athletic Club's Parisi Speed School as well as a Parisi t-shirt (1st place), movie tickets (2nd place), and $10 gift cards generously provided by Jamba Juice (3rd place).

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Post Run Activities

“Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun!”   

This slogan says it all! We have not just planned a running event; we also make sure that the kids have just as much fun AFTER the runs. It is important for our kids to know that any sort of physical activity is good for their health -- so, this year we will be hosting lots of great activities including:

Baseball throwing station

Basketball shooting station

Dallyon Taekwon-Do / Self Defense station

Climbing walls

Bounce houses

Dunk Tank

Soccer Station

Football Throwing Station

Lacrosse station

Golf Putting Green station

Cheer station

Gold panning (for real gold!)

We’re also booking the “2009 Big Show” – so, check back soon for more details!

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Event Photos

Click here to see the 2008 Run for Education Photos.