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 2009 race results)
5K overall
5K age group
10K overall
10K age group
Prizes
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 2010 age division awards! Children who participate in the Red Robin Fun Runs will receive a special finisher award medal.
*Note: After the event, winners will need to pick up awards at the Yamana Gold/Meridian Gold office at 9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 200, in South Reno or make other arrangements to pick up the awards.)
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 2010 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!
2009 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).
