About the Event

RUN, WALK or CRAWL and join us for Kaila & Grace's Hope & Hearts Run/Walk 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 benefit the Missing GRACE Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit. 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. This event's banner and goal is to "Raise Awareness About Pregnancy Loss and Promote Stillbirth Prevention." By participating and contributing to this event financially you help us achieve this goal. Join us as we Run. Walk. Give Families Hope!

Fees:
$25 for 5K Run or Walk (when registering by September 9th, 2010 / $30 if registering onsite on the 11th of September).
$8 Kids' Fun Dash (when registering prior by September 9th, 2010 / $10 if registering onsite on the 11th of September).

REGISTER TODAY!

Online Registration Closes:
September 9th, 2010 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Mail-in Registration Deadline:
Must be postmarked by September 2nd, 2010

Event Location:
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

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

* 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 Minnesota Event Day Schedule/Timeline:
7:00am     Onsite registration and pre-registered participant check-in
7:00am     T-shirt Stamping/Personalization, Silent Auction, Refreshments, Live Music and "Hope Rocks" Kids' Carnival
8:15am     Welcome
8:30am     Kids' Fun Dash
9:00am     5K Timed Run
9:15am     5K Walk
10:30am    Awards Ceremony for Runners and Top Fundraisers
11:00am    Silent Auction Closes: Items awarded and ready for pick-up
11:30am    Commemoration: Baby names read aloud, unified reading of poem and Hearts to Heaven Balloon Release

* Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets along when you check-in or register onsite. You can then proceed to reserve your spot in front of the Balloon Release area where the Commemoration Ceremony takes place at the close of the event.

* Announcements made every 15 minutes for event times and start locations
7:00am to 11:15am    "Hope Rocks" Kids' Carnival
7:00am to 11:00am    Silent Auction
7:30am to 11:00am    Live Music and Entertainment

Pre-register online by August 21st, 2010 to ensure you get your Kaila & Grace's Hope & Hearts T-shirt! Participants who register online after Saturday, August 21st or onsite 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-shirts. 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 beginning at 7:00am event day on a first come first serve basis in limited quantities.

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 21st, 2010)

For Children: The Kids' Fun Dash is for ages 12 and under. Children registering for the Kids' Fun Dash will receive a free event ribbon and T-shirt (if registered by August 21st, 2010)

Event Awards and Prizes go to:

1. 5K Run Top Male Finisher
2. 5K Run Top Female Finisher
3. Top Team Fundraisers (Most Funds Raised by a Team)
4. 2nd Place Team Fundraisers
5. 3rd Place Team Fundraisers
6. Youngest Top Fundraiser (17 years and younger who raised the most funds)

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. All motorized vehicles are required to purchase a vehicle entry permit to the regional parks. Annual permits are available for $25, good for one year from date of purchase. Daily permits are available for $5 per day. The annual permit is honored at all Anoka County Regional Parks as well as regional parks in Washington and Carver counties. Once inside the park, ample parking is available throughout the Coon Rapids Regional Dam in various lots and along the streets within the park. The street parking outside the park entry, is a long distance from the Event site/ Registration/ Check-in pavilion, but is an option for those who prefer not to pay the parking fee.
* 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