ZEELAND ZOOM 5K foot race & walk

The Zeeland Zoom
5k foot race & walk


When:
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Race begins at 7pm

Where:
In the heart of historic downtown Zeeland. Feel the Zeel.

Questions? Contact the Race Director:
Abby deRoo
616.748.5906
aderoo@ci.zeeland.mi.us

Registration:

Register Online Today!
Online registration ends June 24

**Downloadable mail-in registration form coming shortly!

Registrants will receive a short-sleeved Zeeland Zoom t-shirt and a complementary gift bag. T-shirts are guaranteed for applications received by Thursday, June 24. After that date shirts many not be available in desired sizes.

Cost:
$15 Now – June 28
$20 Day of Race, June 29

Family Rate:
$50 to register up to 5 runners with the same address. Family Rate applies to mail-in registration only. Each participant must fill out a separate registration form.

Age Divisions:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over.

Scores:
The Zeeland Zoom will be scored by Classic Race Management. Results will be posted on the race board near the award tent as they become official following the completion of the event. Results may also be accessed on June 30 at http://www.feelthezeel.com/ and http://www.classicrace.com/.

Awards:
· 5K Competitive Run – male and female overall, male and female masters (40 & over), will receive $100 cash prize.
· Age Divisions – 1st, 2nd, 3rd places for each division.
· The Award Ceremony will be held on Main Street, between Church & Elm Streets, immediately following the end of the run.

Packet Pick Up & Late Registration:
will be held at The Bridge Youth Ministry Center located at 210 E. Main Street, downtown Zeeland from 4-7pm the day before the race, Monday, June 28, or, on race day from 4-6:30pm. Late Registration is cash or check only.

In the event of severe weather (thunder & lightening) the Zeeland Zoom will be rescheduled for Wednesday, June 30 @ 7pm. Registration and fees will be transferred to this date.

Race Course:
The Zeeland Zoom will take runners on a fast 3.1 mile adventure through historic downtown Zeeland. This course is fast and flat. The Zeeland Zoom is a professionally timed race; participants will be provided a time chip to wear on the course. The race will begin with a shotgun start and will end with a ChronoTrack finish line. Fast runners should position themselves at the front of the pack. Baby strollers and dogs are welcome but are asked to stay on the sidewalk and out of the way of runners and fast walkers. Dogs must be on a leash.

See Race Course


Directions:
Registration will be located at:
The Bridge Youth Ministry Center
210 E. Main Street (corner of Main & Church Street)

*Additional parking maps will be available shortly.

From Grand Rapids:
Leave I-196 at Exit 55. Turn right at the signal toward M-21 (or Business Route 196 West). Continue straight west and turn right (north) onto State Street. Head up the hill on State Street to the traffic light at Central Avenue/State Street. Turn Right on Central Avenue. Head east on Central Avenue to Church Street. Turn left on Church Street. Parking is free.

From Holland / Grand Haven:
Take Business Route 196 east to State Street. Get into your left lane and go through the stop light at State Street. Take the “Michigan turn” and stay in your right lane. At the State Street traffic light turn right (north) onto State Street. Head up the hill on State Street to the traffic light at Central Avenue/State Street. Turn Right on Central Avenue. Head east on Central Avenue to Church Street. Turn left on Church Street. Parking is free.

From Saugatuck / South Haven:
Leave I-196 at Exit 52. Turn right onto Adams Street then left onto 96th Avenue heading north. Continue north on 96th (which turns into State Street) and cross over Business Route 21 (or BR 196). Head up the hill on State Street to the traffic light at Central Avenue/State Street. Turn Right on Central Avenue. Head east on Central Avenue to Church Street. Turn left on Church Street. Parking is free.