Mustang 5k: Welcome

Despite the red flag warning and the mad scramble to change and measure a new course, we were able to put on the 2008 event with minimal issues.  Thanks to all the participants for being so laid-back about our situation.  It looks like everyone had a good time, there were great treats including Clif Bars donated by Clif Bar, bananas from Harvest Market, plenty of water provided by Longs, coffee from Starbucks, Bagels from Noah's and juice boxes and apples from Trader Joes.  Thanks again to all of our sponsors--please be sure to support them and let them know you ran in our race.

In addition, we owe a lot of gratitude to our volunteers--Bob Shor once again set everyone off in "motion" with his great starts; Art Marthinsen and daughter, Sarah, got up before the crack of dawn to mark the course; the Hansons stepped in to run our great raffle of prizes; Sylvia Barry, Brenda Pfeifer, and Marguerite Couvillion and Cris Jones were instrumental at the registration desk.  Also kudos to super volunteers,  the Welters and the Gradls, Marian Caldwell and Debbie LaVere--who delivered products and helped with set-up and course monitoring.  Further recognition to other course monitors and volunteers--Roy Pfeifer, Roger Klein, Vincent Reed, Ruth Ann and Josh Newberry, Tim Friedman, Kelsey Diederich, Rebecca Bennett, Mary Welter, Bridget Pacchetti, and Megan Caldwell.  Adam Williams was instrumental in getting the cones out on the road, with assistance from Jacob Jones and Dillon Gradl.  Many thanks to Lillian O'Reilly and Steve Deschler for timing and helping with results.  Additional thanks to Cindy Goh for finish line work and to Frank Ruona and Ghilotti for the "cones".

Results are attached.

Photos can be found by clicking on Photos section to the left.

A “FUN”-D RAISER TO SUPPORT  SAN MARIN CROSS COUNTRY

WHEN: LABOR DAY, MONDAY --SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

5k starts at 8:30 am; Youth Mile starts at 10:00 am 

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, SIGN UP TO WIN A RAFFLE PRIZE—LAST YEAR’S MERCHANTS DONATED $1,000+ IN GIFT CERTFICATES(need not be present to win!!)  FOR CLUB/TEAM MEMBERS--IF YOU HAVE AT LEAST TEN PARTICIPANTS--EVERYONE GETS AN EXTRA RAFFLE TICKET!!

WHAT AND WHERE: CHALLENGING TRAIL RUN--OPEN SPACE & TRAILS,  HILLS AND HAY BALES @ INDIAN VALLEY COLLEGE (SIGN UP NEAR SOCCER FIELDS)

Take Highway 101 through Marin County to southern Novato, and exit at Ignacio Blvd. Go "west" on Ignacio Blvd as far as you can until it ends at the Indian Valley college campus entrance. Follow campus road to its end. Park in the parking lot. The race will begin and end on the soccer fields. 

AWARDS: Gift certificates totaling over $1,000.00 provided by sponsoring merchants.  Awards and Goodies to All, Plus Age-Group Awards! 

EARLY REGISTRATION FEES (must be received by 8/25/08):

AFFORDABLE PRICES!! CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION (TAX ID#:94-1356970).

$15 FOR 18 & OVER

$10-UNDER 18;  

$5.00 Youth mile  (must be received by 8/25/08).

Register online: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1575239&assetId=25614987-78e8-4f75-8884-e1aa81fb7f44

RACE DAY FEES:

$20.00—18 AND OVER

$15.00 UNDER 18

$5-Youth Mile.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 5k: 7 AM TO 8:15 AM; Youth Mile: till 9:45 am. 

This Year’s Featured Sponsors & Raffle Prizes: Neil Hennessey Funds; Apple Market(bananas); Cacti Restaurant (gift certificate), El Encanto Restaurante y Cantina (gift certificates); Fernando’s Restaurant (gift certificates); Finnegan’s Marin Resturant (gift certificate); Flour Chylde Bakery (gift certificate); Golden Egg Omelet Restaurant (gift certificate); Henry’s Burgers (gift certificates); Long’s Drug Stores (water); L&M Cleaners; Marin Brewing Co. & Moylan’s Brewery & Restaurant (gift certificates); Marvin’s Restaurant (gift certificate); Matt and Jeff’s Carwash and Detail Center (gift certificates); Noah’s Bagels (yummy bagels); Old Town Sports (free bike tune-up),  Pasta Pomodoro (gift certificate); Pini Ace Hardware (gift certificate);Powell’s Sweet Shoppe (gift certificates); Star Restaurant (gift certificate); Starbucks Coffee; Tagliaferri’s Delicatessen and Café (3’ long sandwich); Trader Joes (lots of goodies);Villa Roma Sourdough Pizza Co.(gift certificate) + more......