The Doctors Clinic Whale of a Run
Saturday, July 28th, 2012


 
 

 
 
 
 
 

All Proceeds Benefit:


Start Times

4-Mile Race: 8:45 AM
Mile Run/Walk: 8:50 AM
Kids’ Dashes: 9:30 AM
Special Olympics: 9:50 AM

Course Descriptions
Click here to see course maps.

4-Mile Race Scenic Loop Course. Start at the intersection of Kitsap Mall Blvd. and Silverdale Way. Run along Silverdale Way parade route continuing on Newberry Hill Rd. under overpass to Provost Rd. Turn right and proceed to Anderson Hill Rd. Turn right at Anderson Hill Rd. and follow to Silverdale Way. Turn Left and finish at Silverdale Antiques, in front of the parade review stand. Course closes at 9:50 AM.

1- Mile Run/Walk. Start on Silverdale Way in front of the Poplars Motel. Run parade route along Silverdale Way to Carlton. Turn left and continue to Washington Ave. Turn left and proceed to Linder Way. Stay on Linder Way back to Silverdale Way. Turn right and finish at Silverdale Antiques in front of parade review stand. Course closes at 9:50 AM.

Kids’ Dashes and Special Olympics. On Silverdale Way at the parade review stand in front of Silverdale Antiques. 25 yard; 50 yard, 75 yard, and 100 yard.

Registration
All Race, Walk, and Dash participants. Register in advance online, at Kitsap Sports, Silverdale Cyclery, or mail to Hospice of Kitsap County.  You may also register on race day from 7:15 - 8:40 AM at Silverdale Community Center (next to the new YMCA) on Silverdale Way.
**dash participants may also register in front of Silverdale Antiques from 8:45 - 9:30 AM on race day.

Entry Fees
•    $20 for the 4-Mile Race, $15 for the 1-Mile Run/Walk, $3 for Kids’ Dashes if received by July 27.
•    Day of race entries are $25, $20, and $5 respectively.
•    Special Olympics Dashes are free.
•    Commemorative Race T-Shirts are an additional $5 - T-Shirt guaranteed to entries received before July 20.
•    T-shirts will be in limited supply day of race.

Become a Phantom Runner in support of Hospice of Kitsap County!
Your support will help Hospice of Kitsap County to continue providing comprehensive services to anyone coping with life-limiting illness. Hospice of Kitsap County is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Sponsor a Runner!
Your sponsorship of a Whale of a Run participant will help Hospice of Kitsap County to continue providing comprehensive services to anyone coping with life-limiting illness.  Hospice of Kitsap County is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Race Packet Pick-Up
Early packet pick-up and registration on Friday July 27, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Silverdale Community Center. Day of race packet pick-up is from 7:15 - 8:45 AM at the Silverdale Community Center

Facilities
Restrooms and water available at registration and finish areas.

Awards
4-Mile Race: Special award to first male and female finishers overall. Plaques - 1st through 3rd place finishers in each division; Ribbons - 4th & 5th place finishers in each division. Only one award per runner.
1- Mile Run/Walk: Special award to first male and female finishers overall. Distinctive ribbons to 1st through 5th place finishers in all divisions. Only one award per runner. Distinctive medals to first 600 finishers!
Kids’ Dashes: Special ribbon to all participants in Kids’ Dashes. No division placing in dashes.
Special Olympics: Distinctive ribbon to all participants.

Warm Up
Join Dawn Holman, BSPE in an energetic, fun warm-up and stretch! Dawn is a certified personal trainer, instructor at Silverdale Fitness where she teaches Tai Chi, group fitness classes and personal training. Silverdale Fitness and Kitsap Physical Therapy offer a variety of programs to get you race ready! The warm-up will start at 8:15 a.m. at the Silverdale Community Center, next to registration.

Prizes
Awards ceremony and prize drawing starts after the Kids’ Dashes. Great gifts from local businesses and a brand new mountain bike are up for grabs! Must Be Present To Win!

Frequently asked questions

Can I run with my dog?
YES – Pets must be on a leash and behave in large crowds. Participants are responsible to clean-up any waste left by your pet.

Can I run with a baby stroller?
YES

Where can I sign-up:
Register in advance online, at Kitsap Sports, Silverdale Cyclery, or mail to Hospice of Kitsap County. You may also register on race day from 7:15 - 8:40 AM at Silverdale Community Center (next to the new YMCA) on Silverdale Way.
Kids’ dash participants may also register in front of Lisa Stirrett’s Art and Glass Studio from 8:45 - 9:30 AM on race day.

Does it cost more to enter day of race?
YES
·         $20 for the 4-Mile Race, $15 for the 1-Mile Run/Walk, $3 for Kids’ Dashes if received by July 27.
·         Day of race entries are $25, $20, and $5 respectively.
·         Special Olympics Dashes are free.
·         Commemorative Race T-Shirts are an additional $5 - T-Shirt guaranteed to entries received before July 20.
·         T-shirts will be in limited supply day of race.

Do you have family rates?
NO

Where does the run start?
The run starts at the intersection of Kitsap Mall Blvd. and Silverdale Way.

Is it hilly?
1 mile, NO; 4 mile is challenging – up and down hills.

Where is the finish line?
Finish at Lisa Stirrett Glass and Art Studio – 9536 NW Silverdale Way, in front of the parade review stand. Course closes at 9:50 AM.

What time do the runs start?
·         4-mile Race: 8:45 am
·         1-Mile Run/Walk: 8:50 am
·         Kids’ Dashes: 9:30 am
·         Special Olympics: 9:50 am

What time are the awards given?
Approximately 10 am.

Is there a parade/festival?
YES – starts at 10 am

Is the start/Finish at the same location?
NO

Where can I park?
North or West of Kitsap Mall OR East of Silverdale Way

Is there water along the course?
YES – 2 ¾ mile

Can I walk the 4-mile?
YES – if you can finish within 1 hr. and 10 min.


Information
For more information, contact Hospice of Kitsap County at 360-698-4611 or visit us on the web at www.hospicekc.org/whale.
 

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