Spring Forward Run & Walk 5k - An Autism Benefit Event

MVP Physical Therapy invites you to join us in Tacoma to celebrate the return of Spring with Daylight Savings Time.

Tacoma, WA

Date:  Saturday, March 6, 2010                            Click Here to Register for the Run! =>          

Time:  9 AM

Where:  Stadium Bowl, Stadium HS - 111 N. E Street, Tacoma, WA 98403

• Raise Money to combat Autism!  FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) of Washington
• Participate in a run that starts and ends in the historic Stadium Bowl!
• Get ASICS microfiber running shirt with registration!
• Bring your kids for the Kids Dash!

Registration Cost:  $25 - early registration before 2/16/10 @ 10 PM,

                                $30 - after 2/15/10               Click here only to donate or volunteer =>

Combating Autism:  Proceeds from Spring Forward Run & Walk will be donated to organizations that work with children affected by autism including therapeutic interventions, research, advocacy, and other associated projects.  Our beneficiary this year is FEAT of Washington.  You can make an additional donation to FEAT during the registration process or by simply clicking on the right panel where it says "Donate or Volunteer to help at the Spring Forward Run & Walk."

MVP Participant:  Check "MVP Participant" when registering online and in addition to regular registration, receive a gift certificate to a sponsoring Tacoma restaurant, 2 tickets to Tacoma Rainiers games, 4 tickets to Tacoma Tide FC games, 60-min athletic training session or a 30-min injury assessment by Physical Therapy (check for details when registering).

Location / Route:  USATF Certified 5k distance!  Race will start and finish at Stadium HS Bowl, make its way through Stadium District to Old Town, and then back to the Bowl.

Race Schedule: 

8:00 - 8:45 AM	Day of Race Registration
8:00 - 10:30 AM	Silent Auction
9:00 AM	Start 5k Run / Walk
9:20 - 10:00 AM	After race refreshments, Kids Dash, Awards ceremony and Raffle!

 Kids Dash:  Children under 10 are eligible to participate in the Kids Dash.  Kids Dash will start after the completion of the 5k Spring Forward Run & Walk.  Length = up to 1 lap of the Stadium Bowl!  Participation is FREE! 

T-Shirts:  ASICS technical microfiber running jersey!  Although every effort will be made to provide every participant with a jersey, only first 200 are guaranteed...

Awards:  Cash Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers.  Prizes for top 3 finishers in each 5-year age-groups:  19 and under, 20-24, 25-30,...75 plus.

Raffle and Silent Auction:  Raffle:  All registered participants are eligible for a chance to win a pair of running shoes from South Sound Running, Training/Conditioning session by Certified Athletic Trainer from MVP Physical Therapy, and other prizes.  Silent Auction:  variety of items including sports memorabilia, gift certificates and other items will be offered at our Silent Auction from 8:00 AM 'til ~10:30 AM. 

Sponsor a Runner:  When registering, take the time to sponsor a less-fortunate runner who may not have the money to participate in events like this.  There are a number of charitable organizations that we are working with find worthy individuals.  Help them to enjoy a great Saturday of running along with you!

Volunteer:  If you would like to volunteer your time to help out at the Spring Forward Run & Walk, you can click on the right panel where it says "Donate or Volunteer to help at the Spring Forward Run & Walk." 

Thank you for checking out the Spring Forward Run & Walk 5k!  Hopefully we'll see you in "The Bowl" on Saturday, March 6, 2010!

Contact Info:  Boris Gladun, Phone:  (206)267-7811, e-mail:  bgladun@mvppt.com