Event Information
Place
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 crazy socks and medal upon completion of this event. 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. On this day, we show our support, love, acceptance and awareness for individuals born with Down Syndrome by wearing crazy 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 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!
**At the completion of this event, each pre-registered participant will be given a pair of crazy socks to be worn on Down Syndrome Day, March 21. We hope to see a lot of crazy socks worn on this day as we show our love, support and awareness for these individuals.
** 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 6 at 9pm. 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.
Post race
Water and healthy snacks will be available to all participants upon completion of this event. There will also be post race massages provided by CORE CONCEPTS.
RAFFLES- NEW THIS YEAR!!
These items were kindly donated to us for our raffle: Bread Basket from Great Harvest Bread worth $160, 2 $25 Gift Cards to Runners Soul, three 2019 Rock Your Sock long sleeve tees and a $50 Target Gift Card. Raffle tickets are $1 each. The Raffle will take place at about 10:30am to allow the 10K participants enough time to finish. You must be present to win.
