| Date | November 15, 2009 |
| Time | Race starts @ 8:00 am Registration starts @ 7:00 am |
| Venue | East Mall, UT Campus, Austin TX |
| Cost | $15 student registration $20 general registration $5 extra on race day FREE for Children under 12 |
[edit] Packet Pickup Information
All pre-registrants can pick up their registration packets from RunTex and Rogue Equipment at the following locations :
Runtex location
Address: 422 Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Date : November 14 (Saturday)
Time: 10am -2pm
Rogue Equipment store
Address: 500 San Marcos, Austin, Texas 78702
Date : November 14 (Saturday)
Time: 10am -2pm
[edit] Parking
The parking lots (lots 70, 80 and 99) at the intersection of Robert Dedman Dr. and Red River St. are available for parking during weekends. Click here for the location of the parking lots on google maps and walking directions from the lots to the race start point.
Driving directions to the parking lots:
When heading South on I35:
Take exit 235B toward Manor Rd
Turn right at Clyde Littlefield Dr/Manor Rd
Turn left at Red River Street
Turn right at Robert Deadman Drive.
When heading North on I35:
Take exit 235B toward Manor Rd
Turn left at Clyde Littlefield Dr/Manor Rd
Turn left at Red River Street
Turn right at Robert Deadman Drive.
[edit] Race route
A detailed map for the 5K route will be available in the runners packet. We will also provide information before race start and our volunteers will assist runners along the course. The route maps are available online at the following links
[edit] Event day check-in
All registrants who have not checked-in during our packet pickup sessions will need to do so at the Registration Desk when they arrive on event day. You will receive bibs, route maps and other race-related information. Please try to arrive early so that you can start the race in time. (Registrations/Check-in desk will open at 7am). We will also be holding on-site registrations for those who would like to join the Dream Mile Walk & Run on race day.
[edit] Fun activities for children
Bring your children along! Children can participate in the 5K run/walk for free. There are also plenty of fun games, exciting prizes, and give-aways for children.
[edit] Award Categories
First and second place prizes will be awarded in different age categories. Please check back at a later date for more information.
[edit] Pledge Meter
Target: $5000
(300 Children)
Achieved: $2704
[edit] Beneficiaries
[edit] Door Step School
The mission of the Door Step School(DSS) is to use innovative programs to bring education to the poor children in urban areas.
DSS conducts classes close to where they live or work. It identifies communities, like migrant workers' children, street children, fishermens' children etc, and tries to establish Non Formal Education classes for them.
Read more about DSS-NFE.
[edit] Austin Beneficiary Information
Center for Child Protection
Founded in 1989, the Center for Child Protection is the first stop for children who are suspected victims of sexual and physical abuse and for children who have witnessed a violent crime. An accredited children's advocacy center serving Travis County, children are referred to the Center exclusively by law enforcement and Child Protective Services, and each child is brought to the Center by a caregiver for a recorded interview, forensic medical exam, counseling, and crisis intervention.
Read more about Center for Child Protection.