HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION 24th HEIGHTS FUN RUN
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Registration is now open for one of Houston's most popular small runs-the Houston Heights Association's 24th Annual Heights Fun Run, to be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009. The fast out-and-back 5K course is held on the beautiful scenic and historic Heights Boulevard-starting and finishing at Marmion Park-including a 5K Fun Run, a 5K Walk, and a Kids 1K.
Then, celebrate your victory by joining us at the Post Race Party at 8:00 a.m. and Awards Ceremony at 9:00 a.m., with entertainment, fabulous door prizes, and great refreshments, including tacos, fresh fruit, bagels, water, sports drinks, coffee, and more!
The 5K course is certified, and disposable Chip Timing will be conducted by Run Wild Sports Timing. Each entrant receives a 100% cotton commemorative t-shirt. The 5K Fun Run starts at 7:30 a.m., the 5K Walk starts at 7:35 a.m., and the Kids 1K starts at 8:30 a.m., where every Kids 1K registrant receives an award.
Packet pick-up will be at Finish Strong Sports, 6426 Washington Ave., on June 4 and 5, or at Marmion Park, 18th Street and Heights Boulevard, on race day from 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. (complete details on website and registration form). The fee for the Fun Run and Walk is $20 until May 31, and $25 after May 31. The Kids 1K is $10 until May 31, and $15 after May 31. Credit cards are accepted.
SUMMER SPONSORS:
PLATINUM-
Republic Services, KBR, and San Jacinto Stone Co.
BRONZE-
Bedford-by Robert Gadsby and Grogan Building Supply Co.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Constable Jack F. Abercia, Precinct 1, 11th Street Café, Bungalow Fitness, Finish Strong Sports, The Hot Bagel Shop, H2ecO Water, Katz Coffee, Puebla Bakery and Silver Eagle Distributors.
PROCEEDS: The HHA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and proceeds for the Fun Run go directly into the community for beautification, restoration, maintenance and education.
INFORMATION: For more information or to register, call the Houston Heights Association at 713.861.4002, extension 4, or visit the website at www.houstonheights.org or www.signmeupsports.com, where you will find the registration form. If you have additional questions, you may e-mail us at funrun@houstonheights.org.
