The purpose of this event is help provide funding for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), research, education, and financial support for families with children who are battling this rare form of brain cancer. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Marc Jr. Foundation. The Marc Jr. Foundation was founded in North Glenn, Colorado in 2008 and is 501(3)(c) non-profit charity. For more information, visit www.marcjr.org.
In the United States, there are approximately 300 new pediatric cases a year, and it appears to be on the rise. Over 90% of these children will NOT live longer than 18 months from diagnosis. Survival is rare. While millions of dollars have been poured into various cancers which have survival rates ranging between 50-90%, very little money is provided for DIPG for which there is currently no known cure. It has been suggested that a cure for DIPG might result in a cure for almost every other type of cancer.
The course is primarily wide gravel trails through the TrailMark community with minimal use on residential streets. Hallucination sports will be providing timing chips and scoring to all interested participants. (This is NOT a USATF sanctioned running event: however, timing will be provided by Hallucination Sports).
Directions to start:
Start Line is located on the south end of Hogback Park.
For the course map, cut and paste the following URL in your browser:
Very limited parking is available at KinderCare Learning Center, TrailMark Park, and Hogback Hill Park. Overflow parking will be made available on surrounding residential streets. Residents of TrailMark are asked to walk to the starting area to reduce traffic congestion.
Awards Info:
Top three (3) overall Male and Female
Top youth (12 & Under) Male and Female
Special prize for the last one across the line!
Finisher ribbons to all kids in the Kids Fun Run
and more!
Additional Info:
Children that will be pushed in a stroller or will not be actively participating in the main 5K Run/Walk are not required to register unless they want an event t-shirt and bib.
Also, for safety purposes, please NO DOGS!
Directions:
Take the C-470 and Wadsworth Exit in Littleton. Head South on Wadsworth Blvd. Go past the Chatfield State Park entrance, and turn right into the TrailMark subdivision. Hogback Hill Park is on the right past the playground.
Do More:
Here are some ways to increase your support:
• Sign up as many friends & family as you can
• Take the challenge and set up a fundraising page (click the donate/fundraise button above), great prizes can be won. You can raise funds as a team or individually.
• Donate and make a difference!
• Invite your friends via email or post to your facebook account (easy to use buttons for invite and facebook at end of registration)
Packet Pickup:
Race-day registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:00 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. You will receive your timing tag, bib and t-shirt.
Each participant will be given an opportunity to dedicate his or her run/walk to a child who is fighting pediatric cancer.
Registration Info:
Adults 13-59: $25 - add $5 race day
Seniors 60: $15 – add $5 race day
Kids 12 and under: $15 - add $5 race day
Kids Fun Run - Free
Options:
Adults (13 & Over)
$25.00
Seniors (60 & Over)
$15.00
Kids (12 & Under)
$15.00
Adults (13 & Over)
$30.00
Seniors (60 & Over)
$20.00
Kids (12 & Under)
$20.00
Online Registration is now closed. Race day registration is avaialbe starting at 7 am.
