About the Event

RUN, WALK or CRAWL and join us on Saturday, September 11th, 2010 for this 5th Annual FAMILY EVENT which will include a 5K Timed Run, 5K Walk, Kids Fun Dash, fun kids' activities, music and great food!

Proceeds entirely benefit the Missing GRACE Foundation. The mission of Missing GRACE Foundation is to provide resources and support to aid families who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss, infertility or adoption challenges and to advocate for proper management of pregnancies for all women.

Fees:
$25 for Run or Walk (when registering prior to September 10th, 2010 / $30 if registering onsite on event day the 11th of September).
$8 Kids Fun Run (when registering prior to September 10th, 2010 / $10 if registering onsite on event day the 11th of September).

Online Registration Closes:
September 8th, 2010 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Event Description:
Kaila & Grace's Hope & Hearts Run/ Walk takes place rain or shine!

Kaila & Grace's Hope & Hearts Run/Walk will take place at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park (Anoka County)
9750 Egret Boulevard
Coon Rapids, Minnesota

* Please note: There are two entrances to the Coon Rapids Dam, please be sure to go to the EAST side entrance, which has the Visitor Center and Enter the park at 9750 EGRET Boulevard off of Coon Rapids Boulevard. It is the ONLY entrance in Coon Rapids. West River Road in Brooklyn Park is the WRONG entrance!

Saturday, September 11th, 2010 MN Event Day Schedule/Timeline:
7:00am     On-site registration and pre-registered participant check-in
7:00am     T-shirt Stamping/Personalization, Silent Auction, Refreshments, and Hope Rocks Kids Carnival
8:15am     Welcome
8:30am     Kids Fun Dash
9:00am     5 K Timed Run
9:05am     5 K Walk
10:30am   Awards Ceremony and Silent Auction Closes/ Items Awarded
11:15am   Hearts to Heaven Balloon Release

* Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets along when you check-in or register onsite, to reserve your spot at the area we do the balloon release.
* Announcements made every 15 minutes for event times and start locations
* 7:00-11:15am    Kids Carnival "Hope Rocks"


Pre-register online by August 11th, 2010 to ensure you get your Kaila & Grace's Hope & Hearts T-shirt! Participants who register online after August 11th or on-sight can get T-shirts the day of the event, however, there will be a limited quantity available and will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Another option is for participants to design their own t-shirt. With more and more people forming teams, the trend has been to design a unique t-shirt for each team to wear. If participants do not want the Hope & Hearts Run t-shirt, simply select the "NO T-SHIRT" option under the t-shirt size question.

T-shirts will be available on-site event day on a first come first serve basis in limited quantities beginning at 7:00am.

The Fee Includes: Event participation, refreshments, ability to participate in the silent auction and balloon release along with your free T-shirt (if registered by August 11th, 2010)

For Children: The Kids' Fun Dash is for ages 12 and under. Children registering for the Kid's Fun Dash will receive a free event t-shirt (if registered by August 11th, 2010) a ribbon.

Event Awards and Prizes go to:
Top Male Finisher
Top Female Finisher
Most Funds Raised by a Team
Most Funds Raised by an Individual
Youngest Top Fundraiser

Pre/Post Race Food/Drink: You are invited to enjoy water, coffee, juice, bagels, muffins and fruit in the refreshment area.
Parking options: There is a $5.00 per car parking fee issued by Anoka County Park at the entrance to the park. Parking is available throughout the Coon Rapids Regional Dam Park in various lots and along the streets within the park.
* The 5 K Run is certified and timed by Running Ventures
** Parents are welcome to participate with their little ones in the Kids' Fun Dash