Magnificent Mile – Calendar of Events Information
What
The Magnificent Mile – fifth annual race (
www.magmilerace.com)
When
Sunday, September 19, 2010
12:30 p.m. – Packet pick-up and race-day registration opens
2:00 p.m. – Men’s Competitive Mile
2:20 p.m. – Women’s Competitive Mile
2:45 p.m. – Recreational Mile
3:15 p.m. – Kids’ Races
3:30 p.m. – Closing Ceremonies and Awards Presentation
Where
Races begin and end at Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern in downtown Raleigh
Why
The Magnificent Mile is the inspiration of Sarah Roberts-Witt. Sarah was an avid runner and marathoner until 2004 when she developed Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS), a motor neuron disease related to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). She is now confined to a wheelchair and is unable to speak. This race combines Sarah’s love of running and desire to find a cure for motor neuron disease.
Proceeds from the event go to fund research grants awarded by the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation. In the event’s first four years, more than $150,000 has been raised, with nearly 2,300 people participating in the race.
Registration
http://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=5898Price
Competitive Mile - $20 ($25 after August 31)
Recreational Mile - $15 ($20 after August 31)
Donations
http://www.active.com/donate/magmile2010
