Sunday, April 28, 2013
On Sunday, April 28, 2013 Lyme Research Alliance will host its 2nd annual Race Against Lyme 5k Walk/Run starting at beautiful Cove Island Park in Stamford, CT. Race Against Lyme is part of the organization’s commitment to prevention, education, treatment and research activities related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. The incidence of Lyme disease continues to rise in our state, especially among our children.
The 5k Walk/Run, timed to help kick off Connecticut’s Lyme Disease Awareness Month, will cover a flat 5k loop on local neighborhood roads, ending back inside the Park. Children will have a chance to race on a loop course of their own inside the park. There will also be a ceremonial one-loop course for Lyme patients.
The event will be held rain or shine.
A FREE shuttle bus will depart from Stamford train station at 7:55 am. and will return participants in time for the 11am NY local and express trains.
Honorary Event Chair
Brian Fallon, MD
Director, Lyme and Tick-borne Diseases Research Center
Columbia University Medical Center
Event Agenda
| 7:30 am |
Registration opens |
| 9:00 am |
5K Walk/Run begins |
| 9:00 am |
Ceremonial one-loop for Lyme patients |
| 10:45 am |
Awards program and festivities |
Registration
| Individual: |
$20 per person before April 27; $25 day of event |
| Family: |
$65 (up to 6 people, same household) before April 27; $70 day of event.
To download a printable registration form, click here. |
Donations/Fundraising Incentives
Get your family, neighbors, friends and co-workers to sponsor you with a tax-deductible donation to Lyme Research Alliance. We suggest that you ask for a flat donation amount ($10, $25, $50). Donation can be turned in on or before April 28. Prizes will be awarded based on donation levels.To set up a personalized fundraising page, click here.
Special Awards
Top Male and Female Runner – Event Timed by Platt Systems
Top Individual Fundraiser
Top Fundraising Team
Medals for all participants of the Fun Run
Volunteers Needed
Be a part of the excitement by volunteering the day of the event. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt.
To download the volunteer form, please click here.
