Rock Your Socks Run

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  • 03.21.2020 @ 09:00 AM
  • Pasco, Washington
Event Closed
DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION AND SCHOOL CLOSURES, WE WILL UNFORTUNATELY BE CANCELLING THE ROCK YOUR SOCKS RUN THIS YEAR. We apologize for the inconvenience this provides but would rather keep others healthy & safe. WE WILL SEND OUT AN EMAIL IN THE COMING WEEKS TO INFORM YOU OF A RESCHUDULING OR TRANSFERRING REGISTRATIONS TO NEXT YEAR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS RUN & THE DSAMC.
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03 .21 .2020
starts at 09 :00 AM
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UPDATE
DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION & CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS & OTHER ACTIVITIES, WE WILL UNFORTUNATELY BE CANCELLING THE ROCK YOUR SOCKS RUN THIS YEAR. We apologize for the inconvenience but want to make sure we keep others safe & healthy.
WE WILL SEND AN UPDATE THROUGH EMAIL IN THE COMING WEEKS THAT WILL DISCUSS EITHER A RESCHEDULING OR HOLDING REGISTRATIONS TO TO NEXT YEAR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS RUN & THE DSAMC!


Race starts and finishes at the foot path across from the Chiawana West End Park for all distances.

*Dogs are not allowed on the course due to limited space on the foot path, but are welcomed at the event. Strollers are welcomed on the course.
TIME
1 mile starts at 9am. 10K and 5K start at 9:30am. Course closes at 11:30am.

** 8:45 am pre-race Zumba warm-up on the lawn near the start for all participants, families and spectators.

** 9am we invite all participants, spectators and families NOT participating in the 1 mile to line the half mile course to cheer and support all kids, families and individuals with Down Syndrome that will be participating in this distance.
Course Description
All distances will be run on the foot path near Chiawana West End Park and will be an out and back course.

10K:
Start at the foot path across from Chiawana West End Park. Run 3.1 miles down the foot path toward the Blue Bridge.The turn around will be at the boat launch at Road 54. There will be one water stop at about mile 2.2 of the run and can be accessed again just after the 4 mile marker.

5K:
Start at the foot path across from Chiawana West End Park. Run 1.55 miles down the foot path toward the blue bridge then turn around and finish at Chiawana West End Park. There will be no water stops in this distance so please carry water if needed.

1 mile:
Start at the footpath across from Chiawana West End Park. Run .5 miles down the foot path. The turn around will be right before the boat launch. Finish at Chiawana West End Park.
Awards/prizes
Each pre-registered participant will receive a pair of blue and yellow socks to commemorate Down Syndrome Day and a medal upon completion of this event. Those who register race day are not guaranteed socks or a medal. There will be a timing clock at the finish line but no awards will be given for this event. It will be a Fun Run strictly to show support, awareness and acceptance of Individuals born with Down Syndrome. Please wear your own timing devices if you wish to keep track of your time.
About this Event
Why Rock your Socks? On March 21, the world celebrates Down Syndrome Day. We are fortunate to be able to hold the run on this day this year!! On this day, we show our support, love, acceptance and awareness for individuals born with Down Syndrome by wearing colorful socks. So why not wear them in a run and show our support as we rock the course? The goal of this run is to provide an opportunity for individuals with Down Syndrome to dream, think and do the impossible! It allows them the opportunity to cross a finish line and be part of a race! It also gives the families of these individuals the motivation and desire to set healthy goals, and be examples of living a healthy lifestyle. In addition, it provides an opportunity for the community to get outside, get involved and come to know these families and individuals in their community. Through it all, there will be greater acceptance and love for individuals of all abilities! So grab your craziest socks and get ready to run!

** Follow us at #rockyoursocksrun for run updates and post any pictures from this event to this page!


Parking
Parking is available at Chiawana Park off Rd. 88 near the boat launch and park. It is also available at Chiawana West End Park
Entry Fee
1 mile: $5
5K: $10
10K: $15

**a small processing fee of at least $2 will be added to each registration upon checkout.
**Each registration fee will be used to benefit the Down Syndrome Association of the Mid Columbia
**A late fee of $3 will be added to each registration on race day.
Registration/ Bib pick up and Payment Deadlines
**Online registration is available until Wed, March 18 at 9pm. In order to guarantee blue and yellow finish line socks, please register by Monday, Mar. 16. Race day registration and bib pick up will be available from 7:45 - 8:45am near the start. There will be a $3 late fee for each participant that registers on race day. Finish line socks and medals are not guaranteed to those who register race day.
Post race
This year will be different from years past because the run falls on Down Syndrome Day so we want to make it a big party! There will be special food, gift baggies and a celebratory cake for all finishers to commemorate Down Syndrome Day. There will also be post race massages provided by CORE CONCEPTS free of charge.
RAFFLES!!
These items were kindly donated to us for our raffle: Bread Basket from Great Harvest Bread worth $160; 2 Runners Soul gift baskets with Runners Soul Socks, a $25 Gift Card and their new store shirts for 2020; a $50 Costco Gift Card; American Spangle basket with Rock Your Socks jackets; hiking and camping gear; a basket from Yogurt Beach with a gift card, shirts and water bottles inside; a $65 gift card from Pure Vida Barre and Yoga studio; a gourmet cookie basket; and a gift basket from Markees Cycling. Raffle tickets are $1 each. The Raffle will take place at about 10:40am to allow the 10K participants enough time to finish. You must be present to win.
Sub Event Cost Distance
$10.00 3.1mi
$15.00 6.2mi
$5.00 1mi
In consideration of your acceptance of this race entry, I for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, forever release and discharge any and all rights, demands, claims for damages and causes of suit or action known or unknown that I may have against the Down Syndrome Association of the Mid Columbia, the City of Pasco, and Franklin County and any and all participating race sponsors and directors, officers, employees and agents of such parties, for any and all injuries in any manner arising or resulting from my participation in said race. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in the race, that I assume those risks, that I will assume and pay my own medical and emergency expenses in the event of an accident, illness or other capacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses, and that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this race. All confirmed orders are final once payment is submitted. The Down Syndrome Association of the Mid Columbia will not issue a refund. SecureFeeā„¢ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.