Maryland Chapter

Anne Arundel County Group

Anne Arundel Sierra Club

April 19, 2008 Earth Day Race & Walk

Description and Entry Form

14th Annual Sierra Club "Earth Day 5K" Set for Annapolis, April 19.

Runners, walkers and friends of the environment from throughout the area are gearing up for one of the year's most fun racing events: the Anne Arundel Sierra Club's Earth Day 5K Race and Walk at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis.

Runners and walkers alike agree that the course, through the Park's 350 lush green acres off the South River, is one of the most attractive on the circuit. Prizes and gifts to the participants, provided by the Sierra Club and local race sponsors, are fun and many.

The race takes place Saturday, April 19, with registration between 7:00 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., and the race at 8:30 a.m. There is a $20 runner registration fee by April 5, $23 on the day of the race.

Generous refreshments are available to all runners. Admission to the park is free for all Earth Day activities. All participants receive an "Earth Day 5K" T-shirt; runners are eligible to win plaques and trophies in several categories. Every entrant is eligible for post-race drawings that offer hundreds of dollars in goodies that typically include meals from area restaurants, Orioles tickets, health club passes, kayak rentals, ice cream cones, gourmet coffees, outdoor gear and more.

One hundred and fifty runners participated last year. An added feature this year will be a “chip” timing system, provided by www.runannapolis.com that will allow quicker time postings for the serious runners.

Leashed dogs are invited to participate.

For questions or more information you can contact Race Coordinator David Prosten at 410-703-0847.

Participants can pre-register by clicking here to download the PDF Version of the Race Entry Form, print it, fill it out, and return the form with their entry fee.
Click here if you need to download Adobe Acrobat to access the PDF form.

Participants may also pre-register by printing and filling out the form below and sending it in with their entrance fee.

All participants and their families and friends are invited to return to Quiet Waters Park for the Anne Arundel Sierra Club’s Spring Picnic, Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 11 am to 3 pm, at the Holly Pavilion, Quiet Waters Park.

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Sponsored by

Earth Day Race & Walk - 5 kilometers (3.1 miles)

Saturday, April 19, 2008
Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, Maryland
7:00-8:15 a.m. (Registration) 8:30 a.m. (Race & Walk)

BENEFIT: Proceeds to benefit the Anne Arundel County Sierra Club’s Environmental Work

AWARDS: Refreshments and T-shirts to all entrants (T-shirts may be mailed to late registrants). Plaque to top 3 in Men's and Women's Open. Trophies to age group winners. Drawings for great prizes open to all participants, runners and walkers alike.

FOR INFORMATION CALL: Mike (410-268-2845)

ENTRY FEE: $20 (before April 5), $23 (on race day)
COUCH POTATO FEE: I can’t participate, but I want to support the club’s work, so am enclosing a donation. I understand that if I come to the race, I'm eligible for the prize drawings.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Sierra Club, A.A. County
SEND CHECK AND APPLICATION TO: Sierra Club Race & Walk, PO Box 3620, Annapolis, MD 21403

Sex: M____ F____ T-shirt size: S_____M_____ L_____ XL_____ Age: ______________ (on race day)

Last Name______________________________________ First Name ___________________________________________

Street Address_________________________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________ State ________ Zip_________ Telephone________________________

Email______________________________________________

In consideration of the acceptance of this event, I waive all claims for myself, my heirs and assigns against the hosts, sponsors or promoters for injury or illness which may result from my participation. I further state that I am in proper physical condition to compete in this race, and I am not a professional runner.

Signature____________________________________________ Date _________________________________________

(If under 18, parent or guardian must also sign.)