Event Details:MISSION
The Passion for Life 5K Run/Walk benefits U of M C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital and the Walled Lake Central Track and Field program. The Passion for Life 5K Run/Walk is a non-profit organization and was founded in 2008. The decision to support U of M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital arose in 2008 when a Walled Lake educator and coach recently had given birth to a daughter with heart complications. Sydnie Guttovz and her family were the first Inspirational Family for our event. Every year, there will be one family in our community chosen as our Inspirational Family and the proceeds from our event will go towards that family, medical research at U of M Mott Hospital, and our track and field program.
2010 INSPIRATIONAL FAMILY/MOTT HOSPITAL
The goal of the Passion for Life 5K Run/Walk is to raise funds for U of M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Every year, the Passion for Life Volunteer Team chooses a family in our community that inspires us to run the event and raise funds and awareness for the illness, disability, or disease that affects that family.
This will be our third year in existence and along with the participants, sponsors, and supporters, the Passion for Life Organization has helped raise nearly $30,000 for Medical research and our Inspirational Families. Our previous Inspirational Families include Joseph Penrod and the Penrod Family and Sydnie Guttovz and the Guttovz family.
Our Inspirational Families receive $1,000 towards their son/daughter college fund/medical expenses/savings account/etc. and receive $500 every year that the race is running and able to provide such a financial support.
2010 PASSION FOR LIFE 5K RUN/WALK
The research and care provided by children’s hospitals around the nation must be supported. We are confident that this event will be a great opportunity to involve the community in the healthy exercise of running/walking while supporting the temporary home that C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital is to so many families seeking hope, reassurance, and most importantly, good health for their children. Our Track and Field program is proud to be the initiative for this event and we are hopeful that all of the participants in this race will embrace and duplicate our energy and passion as well as that of all of our sponsors.
Race Day, Saturday, March 27th - Downtown Walled Lake
Registration will be available on the day of the race from 8-10am in Downtown Walled Lake (In front of Bayside Sports Grille and Bar.
142 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake, MI, 48390
(Corner of Pontiac Trail and E. Walled Lake Dr.)
8:00-10:00AM Registration and Packet Pick-Up
10:00AM Passion for Life 5K Run/Walk
10:00AM Passion for Life 5 Mile "Run around the Lake"
Race Entry Fees
Children 12 & Under (in either race)
$15 (Register online before 3/18)
$20 (On Race Day)
All others for either race (13 & Older)
$30 (Register online before 3/18)
$35 (On Race Day)
RACE FEES INCLUDE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT!!
THE BEST LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT - GUARANTEED!
The 2010 Route
For the past two years, the Passion for life 5K Run has been held in Commerce, MI. With 500 Participants last year, the Walled Lake Passion for Life has been relocated to a more scenic route in downtown Walled Lake to accommodate our growing numbers. The Passion for Life Organization has decided to host a 5K Run/Walk as well as add a NEW 5 Mile Run around Walled Lake. The 2010 Passion for Life 5K Run/Walk expects to far surpass over 500 runners. The Walled Lake Police Department and the Novi Police Department will be controlling the traffic and road closures throughout the duration of the 5K Run/Wallk as well as the the 5 Mile around the Lake Run to ensure safety for all runners/walkers.
The 5K Run/Walk Route
The Passion for Life 5K Run/Walk is a very scenic road race that takes you along the beautiful Walled Lake for the entire route.
The 5 Mile Run around the Lake Route
The Passion for Life 5 Mile Run around the Lake begins the same as the 5K Run/Walk for the first 1.55 miles but continues to go around the lake while the 5K Run/Walk participants will turn and head back.
48 awards given to the 5K Run/Walk Participants ($20-$25 gift certificates - restaurants, movie theatre, sports stores) along with the BEST LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT DESIGNS - GUARANTEED.
Awards
12 & under: All children registered in either race will receive finishing medals.
Awards to Overall Male/Female, Masters (M/F),and top 2 in each age group (M/F).
Age Groups for the 5K Run/Walk Age Groups for the 5 Mile Run
Overall Champion M/F Overall Champion M/F
Masters Champion (40+)M/F Masters Champion (40+)M/F
14 years and younger TBD...
15-19 years of age
20-24 years of age
25-29 years of age
30-34 years of age
35-39 years of age
40-44 years of age
45-49 years of age
50-54 years of age
55-59 years of age
60+ years of age
All profits from the Passion for Life Run will go towards U of M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, the Landry Family, and supporting the Passion for Life.
Online Registration closes March 26th 5:00pm