Project Malawi 5k/10k Run/Walk

South Park, Pennsylvania (03/29/2008)

Brief Description

2nd Annual Project Malawi 5k/10k. New and improved course plus many additions and sponsors. 10k is slightly hilly; 5k is almost entirely flat. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of South Park! 5k route has been provided via MapMyRun; 10k route is available at our website.

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Race Details
RACE TIME: Saturday, March 29; 9:30 am start for 10k; 9:45 am start for 5k.
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. to allow time to collect t-shirts and number bibs.
Registration will take place on 100 Acre Drive, directly across Corrigan Drive from the giant VIP parking lot

Participants may choose to either walk or run, but should choose beforehand between the 5k and 10k routes.

*The routes are slightly hilly, but the distance has been perfected so that you can be assured you are running a true 5k or 10k.

A shuttle will be leaving for the 5k/10k at approximately 8:00 a.m. outside of the William Pitt Union at the University of Pittsburgh. Loading of the shuttle will begin at 7:45 on a first-come, first-served basis. The shuttle will return to the William Pitt Union after the race.

All runners will be entered into a raffle to win gift certificates and products donated by sponsors, iPOD shuffles, and the overall male and female winners will win a pair of custom-fit running shoes courtesy of Fleet Feet Pittsburgh. Racers will also receive racer bags with t-shirts, free Gookinaid, and a post-race spread of fruit and bagels.

Directions available on website.

What's new from last year?
-indoor registration
-music
-post-race food spread (compliments of Jon Mcginnis Co.)
-non-porta-potty restroom facilities
-prizes for winners (compliments of Fleet Feet)
-later starting time
-5k AND 10k route
-5k is more accurate (we understand it was a little short last year, that's fixed for this time around)

Why should you participate?
1) Regular physical activity has been shown to have the following benefits: decreased body fat/weight, risk of heart disease, risk of diabetes, risk of some cancers, and risk of premature death, as well as increased lean body mass, bone density, psychological well-being, mental function, feelings of self-image and confidence, and immunity. Exercise has also been shown to decrease the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

2) Support one of the most innovative undergraduate projects that has ever passed through the University of Pittsburgh, Project Malawi.

3) You will be enjoying the beautiful scenery of South Park!

4) Meet legendary Pittsburgh runner, Malcolm East, at the finish line.

5) Free stuff from sponsors

6) Great prizes! (see below)

Prizes
All participants will be entered into a raffle to win one of the many products/gift certificates/gift baskets contributed by our generous sponsors.

Prizes will be awarded to the following winners:

10k Overall male
10k Overall female
5k Overall male
5k Overall female
In addition, 10k Overall male and 10k Overall female will receive a custom-fit pair of running shoes from Fleet Feet Pittsburgh.

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