May 4 2008

The Run-Through-Redlands, has been one of the biggest running events in the Inland Empire Area for Twenty-Five years.   Proceeds from the run will be distributed to local charities and to provide scholarships for worthy local youth as administered by the Kiwanis Club of Redlands

The following information is furnished to provide the details of the 2008 event. 

1. Site, Directions and Date
2. Registration Information
3. Course Description
4. Awards
5. Special Attractions
6. Volunteers
7. Sponsors
8. Health & Fitness Expo
9. ChampionChip and Event Timing
10. Hotels/Motels & Places to Stay
11. Driving directions to the Mall

Site Directions & Date

Registration Information

Early registration (postmarked by April 28th) is $25 for 5K & 10k, $35 for 1/2m -  which includes a T-shirt.  After April 27th fees are: $30 for 5K & 10k, $40 for 1/2m   Race Day registration is $35/5k & 10k $45 for 1/2m.  

Special events include: 1) 2K Run-for-Fun { $15 including a T-Shirt} and 2) Kinderdash {$5.00 NO T-Shirt}. 3) 5K ADA Wheelchair Athlete.  For registration information and other details, CLICK HERE

Register on-line or get a copy of the registration form {click here} at our site or at The Running Center, The Redlands Chamber of Commerce, or the Redlands City Clerk's Office.  Mail with a non-refundable check or money order to A Run Through Redlands, P. O. Box 8427, Redlands CA 92375.  Pre-registrations received prior to April 28th are guaranteed T-Shirts.  Shirt orders will not be taken on race day.

Pre-registered runners can pick up their bibs & shirts Saturday, May 3rd at the Redlands Mall (at top of escalators) during extended hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Late registration will also be available during these hours.

Check-in & Late Registration at the Redlands Mall underground parking area on the day of the event, opens at 6:15 a.m. & closes at 8:00 a.m. for the 5k, 10k & 1/2M.  Late registration will also be available, but shirt orders will not be taken.  
   
Registration for the 2k Fun Run will be available in front of Smiley Library after 7:30 and until 8:45am when the 2k race starts.  Kinder Dash registration will be available Race Day only, from 8:30am until 10:am. in front of the Lincoln Shrine.   

Runner's Expo and Refreshments will again be available at the finish line area.  If you wish to participate as a Vendor,  packets are available, on-line in a 'PDF' format document, CLICK-HERE for information about reserving a space. 

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Places to Stay - Hotels/Motels:

For overnight accommodations, we suggest that you check with Redlands Tourism.  In addition to a  list of  Hotels and Motels {near bottom of the page} close to the Run Through Redlands start/finish area, they can also guide you to the many other attractions of the community.   Click  Here for more information.

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Driving Directions to the Mall:  

Coming from Ontario/Los Angeles area, Eastbound on I-10, take the "Orange Street -Downtown" off ramp.   If coming from Beaumont/Palm Springs Area, Westbound on I-10 take the "Sixth Street - Downtown".   Click on the links above for a MapQuest Map from the correct off ramp to the Mall. 
  
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ChampionChip & Event Timing:  

The ChampionChip timing system will be used for all competitive events. This system provides each registered participant with his/her accurate race time. You must pick up a bib number first, to receive a timing chip. No Chip, No time. Each participant is responsible to return the chip. Volunteers will be on hand to assist you with this process. A $30.00 charge will apply for non-returned chips.   The Half-Marathon and the 10K will be a Gun Start with a Mat/Chip finish.  The 5K will be a Mat/Chip Start and Finish. 

Competitive timing will end at 12:00 noon.  Participants completing the course after this cut-off will not receive a finish time.

Computerized timing and race results by:
Race Central, Rialto, CA. 92377

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Course Description

Awards

Special Attractions

        5K ADA Wheelchair Athlete Event

New this year, We've teamed up with PossAbilities to add a special 5k Wheelchair event to our competitive line up.   The start will be 3-minutes ahead of the regular 5K run.  Early registration (postmarked by April 28th) is $25  which includes a T-shirt.  After April 27th the fee is $30,  and  Race Day registration is $35.  All fees are the same as our regular 5K event, but awards will be only to the top 5 finishers in the wheelchair division.    Wheelchairs, baby strollers and walkers are welcome in all our events, but there is no separate division, outside of wheelchair portion the 5K event.

2k Run For Fun: { $15 includes a T-Shirt}

The 2k Run-For-Fun is a non-competitive event open for all ages.  To pre-register for the 2K Run-For-Fun, please print out registration form and mail in with your payment.  On-line registration is not available and there is no early registration discount. 

Race day registration will be available in front of Smiley Library after 7:30 and until 8:45am when the 2k race starts.  All Participants receive a 2008 Run Through Redlands Event Ribbon.

Kinder Dash: {$5.00 NO T-Shirt included}.

Children ages three to six will be able to participate in a 50 or 100 Yard Dash competition.   Kinder Dash begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Lincoln Shrine Park, adjacent to the Bowl.   Registration is available on event day only from 8:30am until 10:am. in front of the Lincoln Shrine adjacent to the finish line.  All Participants receive 2008 Run Through Redlands Event Ribbons with 'overall' Medal winners.

School Age Groups {K-12}:

Students representing their school, who wish to run as a group must register using the Group Registration Form available here or call (909) 748-0637 and leave mailing address.   To qualify for a discounted {$15 per runner} fee, registration must be submitted during the early registration period which ends April 24th.  Minimum group size is 15 runners.  There can be several teams from each school competing against each other.  Students are encouraged to challenge faculty or other classrooms at their school.  Follow these links for a  list of TEAMS ENTERED or  CONTACT at YOUR SCHOOL.

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Volunteers

If you aren't going to run or walk, but want to have fun and help the event, we need you on race day!  Registration aides, Marshals, and general help is needed.  To volunteer, you can sign-up on-line OR leave an E-Mail message or call (909) 793-7236

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      Sponsors:

Sponsors of the Run-Through-Redlands make it possible to provide a quality running event while raising money for scholarships and other worthy local charities.  The sponsors themselves are proud to be part of an event that provides a visual presence in the healthful and family oriented activities provided by the Run-Through-Redlands.

To afford even more recognition for our major sponsors, we have included a page listing them and providing a description of their respective business', and services/products that they offer. In addition, links to their web pages are provided, if available.  We encourage you to patronize these establishments when the need arises.

If you would like information about becoming a sponsor of the Run-Through-Redlands please contact   Tim Murone at (909) 792-6666 or (909)  748-0637 or via e-mail at: Tim Murone for an informational packet.  

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