Race Info

Put on your shoes and plan to join us for the inaugural Run of Hope! Every step you take will inspire hope for some child diagnosed with brain cancer.

The Run of Hope is a 5k run and 3k walk that benefits pediatric brain tumor research. Seattle Children's Hospital and its research institute, the beneficiary of all funds raised, taps into a rich network of academic and industry collaborations to accelerate discovery and translate new findings into therapeutics for children fighting brain cancer. Funds already raised for this research have contributed to the development of Tumor Paint, a fluorescent paint made by the venom of a scorpion, which helps neurosurgeons discern where a tumor begins and where it ends. Being able to see a tumor that ordinarily looks like normal brain tissue enables surgeons to more precisely remove the entire tumor. Revolutionary discoveries like this are making a difference in the lives of children, but more research is needed! You can directly contribute to this important work by lacing up your shoes and participating in the Run of Hope! In addition to a wonderful course at Seattle's Seward Park for runners and walkers, all participants will be treated to a number of family-friendly activities including games, great food, and amazing prizes!

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When:

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

8:00 am Packet pick up and same day registration begins

9:15 am Day of Race Registration closes

10:00 am 5 k Race begins

10:10 am 3 k Walk Begins

10:30 am Post event festival begins

11:00 am Live Band "American Standard" begins

11:15 am Winners announced and prizes awarded

12:00 pm Event ends

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Where:

Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd S. Seattle Wa 98118

Directions I-5 Southbound

• Take the W SEATTLE BR/COLUMBIAN WAY exit - Exit number 163A
• Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp
• Merge onto COLUMBIAN WAY S.
• Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto 15TH AVE S.
• Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto S COLUMBIAN WAY.
• Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto S ALASKA ST.
• Turn RIGHT onto RAINIER AVE S/WA-167
• Turn LEFT onto S ORCAS ST.
• S ORCAS ST. becomes LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD S. 0.14 miles

Directions I-5 Northbound

• Take the SWIFT AVE. exit - exit number 161 - towards ALBRO PLACE.
• Turn RIGHT onto SWIFT AVE S.
• Turn LEFT onto S EDDY ST.
• Turn LEFT onto BEACON AVE S.
• Turn RIGHT onto S ORCAS ST.
• S ORCAS ST. becomes LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD S. 0.14 miles

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Route:

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Deadlines:

• Large Team Registration - September 17, 2010.
• Online Registration - September 28, 2010.
• Day of Race Registration - 2009 was sold out so register early!

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Fundraising Prizes:

FUNDRAISING GRAND PRIZE-
Individual who raises the most money:
Trip for two including round-trip airfare on Hawaiian Airlines to Maui with four nights accommodations at Four Seasons Resort Maui.

FUNDRASING SECOND PRIZE-
Trip for two including round-trip airfare to Chicago with three-nights accommodations at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

FUNDRAISING THIRD PRIZE-
Weekend trip for two on Amtrak's Cascades to Portland with two nights accommodations at Hotel Vintage Plaza, a Kimpton Hotel.

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Run of Hope Angels:

Be a Run of Hope Angel. For an individual donation of $1,000 or a team donation of $2,500, you can celebrate a friend, family member, or team. Your loved one's name or team name will be listed on the official 2010 Run of Hope Seattle t-shirt. The deadline for Run of Hope Angel donations is To Be Announced. For more information, please email runofhopeangel@gmail.com.

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