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20th Annual Food
World Senior Bowl Charity Run
Join The Fun At The Gulf Coast
Running Festival For Charity Featuring 10K, 5K and One-Mile Fun Run
Events!
Offering events for runners
and walkers of all ages and fitness levels, the Charity Run has helped
raise over $4.2 million for area charities and still offers a low $12
entry fee!
November 3, 2007
Mobile, Alabama
A processing fee will be added to online entries.
Online registration
accepted through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, October 31.
[Download Printable Entry Form
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Charity Run
News | Charitable Impact
| Register Online Here |
2006 Race Highlights | Events
& Races For Everyone | General
Info and Deadlines |
Race
Records | Charity Run Schedule
| Charity Run Course Map
Race Results:
2007
Results
2006
Results | 2005
Results | 2004
Results | 2003 Results | 2002 Results
The Food World Senior Bowl Charitable Partnership
Donations in 2007 increased Partnership’s impressive amount of
charitable giving to over $4.2 million.
Running in the Food World Senior Bowl
Charity Run allows you to help not just one, but many great causes, as
proceeds from the event go to the Food World-Senior Bowl Charitable
Partnership which has donated over $4.2 million to Gulf Coast area
charities.
The Food World – Senior Bowl Charitable
Partnership’s mission is to raise funds for charities whose services,
activities or programs benefit youth and youth-related activities along
the Gulf Coast.
Senior Bowl Game Captain Clifton
Morrissette (left), Food World Vice President
Scott North (far right) and Charity Run Fun Run winners pose with a
check
representing Charity Run donations during an on-field presentation
at the
Senior Bowl football game. The Food World – Senior Bowl Charitable
Partnership has raised over $4.2 million for area charities.
Organizations receiving donations in
2006-2007 included the USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Mercy
Medical, Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital
in Pensacola, Mobile YMCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pre-School
for the Sensory Impaired, Mobile Association for Retarded Citizens, Drug
Education Council, Child Advocacy Center, Pensacola Boys and Girls
Clubs, Mobile Association for the Blind, Special Olympics and three
Mobile arts organizations – the Mobile Symphony, Opera and Ballet.
Run Not Just For One, But Many Great
Causes!
Register Online Here
A processing fee will be added to online entries.
Online registration
accepted through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, October 31.
Charity Run Highlights and
Features For
2007
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Events For Everyone!
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Race To Feature 10K, 5K
and One-Mile Fun Run Events
-- The Food World Senior Bowl
Charity Run is once again excited to offer events for participants at
all levels of running fitness and ages. This year, the Charity Run will
offer a 10K Run, a 5K Run/Walk and a One-Mile Fun Run/Walk events. The
5K event starts at the same place and time as the 10K run, and all three
events finish at the same location on Government Street at Royal in
downtown Mobile.
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 Healthy Families,
Healthy Kids Fun Run
-- The Food World Senior Bowl Charity Run is proud to promote health
and fitness throughout the Gulf Coast with the Healthy Families, Healthy
Kids Fun Run. The race, which features over 3,000 registrants will be
one-mile in distance, seeks to get families and kids involved in an
organized road race. Join the Fun!
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Long-sleeve Race
T-shirts and Runner Perks
-- All participating runners will receive the race’s popular 100
percent cotton long-sleeve race T-shirt. The shirt is included in
your $12 (advance) entry fee. All runners also gain free admittance
to the Post-Race Family Festival, and the first 1,000 registered
runners may attend the Whitney Bank Pasta Party free of charge.
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Free Whitney Bank
Pasta Party
-- Open to the first 1,000 registered runners and held in the
ballroom of the Mobile Convention Center, this year’s party will
once again feature a fabulous menu and live entertainment!
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Free Food World
Family Fun Festival
-- The most generous Post-Race Event in the South, held in the
Mobile Convention Center following the race featuring plenty of
food, musical entertainment, children’s activities and interactives
and much more!
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Fastest Family
Competition
-- In addition to the age group awards that will be presented to
the top finishers in the 10K and 5K events, the Charity Run will
also hold a special “Fastest Family” competition in both races.
Winners will be determined based on the lowest combined times of the
top three finishers for each family, and there will be two
categories in each event: Under 18 (families with at least one
scoring member under the age of 18) and Over 18 (all scoring family
members are 18 or older).
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Lightning Fast
Courses With Great Support
--The 10K and 5K races start on Government Street in downtown
Mobile and also finish on Government Street just one block from the
Mobile Convention Center, site of the Post-Race Family Festival. The
new Fun Run course starts on Church Street and also finishes at the
same location at the 10K and 5K races. Runners will enjoy live
entertainment and other special features along the courses.
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 Help Raise
Thousands For Gulf Coast Charities
-- All participating runners will help the Food World – Senior
Bowl Charitable Partnership achieve its goals of raising thousands
of dollars for Gulf Coast charities each. Since its inception, over
$4.2 million has been raised for area charities by the successful
partnership.
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Awards to Top
Finishers
-- Special awards will be distributed to the top finishers in
both the 10K and 5K events. Fun Run winners will also be recognized
during the 2007 Senior Bowl football game.
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Register
Online Now
A processing fee will be added to online entries. Online registration
accepted through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, October 31.
[Download Printable Entry Form
]
Events, Activities & Fun For Everyone!
- Whitney Bank Pasta Party
Mobile Convention Center
Friday, November 2, 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy all the fun at this all-you-can-eat party featuring a variety of
menu items including pasta, salad, desserts and beverages, musical
entertainment and more! Event is free to the first 1,000 registered
runners. Guests are $5 each.
- Charity Run 10K and 5K Races
Saturday, November 3
Both races will start at 8:30 a.m.
START: Government at Hamilton Street
FINISH: Government at Royal Street
- Healthy Families, Healthy Kids Fun
Run
One-Mile Distance
Saturday, November 3
10:00 a.m.
START: Church Street at Royal Street
FINISH: Government at Royal Street
- Food World Family
Fun Festival
Mobile Convention Center
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
All race participants, their families and friends can enjoy the most
generous post-race event in the South free of charge featuring
all-you-can-eat-and-drink jambalaya, fresh fruit, yogurt, hot dogs,
beverages, musical entertainment, interactive events and a special
children’s area.
General Info & Deadlines
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Entry Fee
Still only $12 per runner and $20 on the day of the race – One-Mile
Fun Run only. There will be no 10K or 5K day of race registration. Entry
fee includes the race’s popular 100 percent cotton long sleeve T-shirt
and free admittance to the Food World Family Fun Festival after the
race.
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Fastest Family & Team
Competitions
Fastest family and team competitions will be held in conjunction
with this year’s 10K and 5K events. There is no additional charge to
register. Families may use any combination of members – fathers,
mothers, grandparents, children, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles,
cousins, etc. Team competition categories include corporate, open,
church and schools.
Click on the link below to download the family and team competition
forms:
Download the Family Entry Form
Download the Team Entry Form
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Mail-In and Walk-In
Registration
Registration accepted by mail through Tuesday, October 30, 2007.
Completed entry forms and fees will also be accepted at all ten Whitney
Bank branches in Mobile and Baldwin Counties and Uncle Joe’s Running
Store in McCoy’s Outdoor through Wednesday, October 31. Runners may also
register at race headquarters during race week.
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Online Registration
A processing fee will be added to online entries. Online registration
accepted through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, October 31.
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10K and 5K Registration
Runners must indicate on their registration form which race they
will run. Runners will be given race numbers specific to each race and
will not be allowed to change races following their registration.
Runners who participate in the event for which they are not registered
will be disqualified.
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Race Headquarters
Race headquarters beginning Thursday, November 1 during race week
will located on the second level of the Mobile Convention Center, One S.
Water Street, in downtown Mobile. Prior to November 1, race headquarters
will be the Senior Bowl office, 63 S. Royal Street, in downtown Mobile.
The phone number for race headquarters is 251-438-2276.
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Course Support
Water and electrolyte replacement will be available at three
stations along the 10K course and two stations on the 5K course, as well
as at the start and finish of all races. Clocks will be stationed at
every mile. Medical teams will be at the start, finish and along the
course.
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Top Finisher Awards
The Charity Run will be present awards to the top five finishers in
17 age divisions for both men and women in the 10K and 5K races. Top
overall, masters and grandmasters finishers in both races will also be
awarded special trophies. Fun Run winners will also receive special
awards.
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Age Group Breakdown
Male and Female: 9 and under, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-18, 19-24 25-29
30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70 and over.
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Healthy Families,
Healthy Kids Fun Run
A special one-mile Fun Run promoting health and fitness for
families and kids will be held at 10:00 a.m. The first three male
and first three female finishers will receive awards and the winners
will be introduced at the 2008 Senior Bowl football game! Ribbons
will be presented to all Fun Run finishers.
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School Program
A special program is once again being offered to school children
of participating schools in Mobile and Baldwin Counties to represent
their school by taking part in the Healthy Families, Healthy Kids
Fun Run, 10K and 5K races. Entry forms for the school program may be
obtained from the schools only. Registration at the special rate of
$8 is limited to students and $10 for parents and teachers from each
school. Students and parents should contact their schools for
more information.
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Results
Barring unforeseen data processing problems, complete 10K and 5K
results will be posted on the Senior Bowl website at
www.seniorbowl.com Saturday
afternoon.
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Free Parking
Free parking in the Water Street Garage, across from the
Convention Center (site of the Post-Race Family Festival and Awards
Ceremony) will be available on race day only. Just show your
official run number as you exit.
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Locker/Change Rooms
Runners needing locker room facilities either before or after
the race may use the facilities at the Downtown YMCA, 101 N. Water
Street, free of charge.
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Contact Us:
Race Headquarters:
Food World Senior Bowl Charity Run
63 S. Royal St., Suite 710
Mobile, AL 36602
251-438-2276
For further information,
e-mail race headquarters or call (251) 438-2276
Food
World Senior Bowl Charity Run News
November,
2007
• 11/04 -
Walker Runs To 10K Victory
(Mobile Press-Register)
• 11/04 -
5,000 Strong In Race
(Mobile Press-Register)
• 11/03 -
Over 5,000 Runners Take
Part In 20th Anniversary Food World Senior Bowl Charity Run
• 11/03 -
Nice Day For A Run In Mobile
(Mobile Press-Register)
• 11/02 -
New Lease On Life
(Mobile Press-Register)
• 11/01 -
Hackshaw's Program Yields Runners, Results
(Mobile Press-Register)
October,
2007
• 10/30 -
Charity Run Gives Back To Community
(Mobile Press-Register)
• 10/26 -
Food World Senior Bowl Charity
Run Offers Events For Runners Of All Ages And Fitness Levels, Celebrates
20th Anniversary This Saturday
• 10/16 -
Food World Senior Bowl Charity
Run Seeking Area's Fastest Running Families
September,
2007
• 09/26 -
Charity Run Promotes Health and
Fitness, Raises Funds For Area Schools and Helps Prevent Childhood
Obesity Through Popular School Program
• 09/17 -
20th Anniversary Food World Senior
Bowl Charity Run Set For November 3
November,
2006
• 11/04 -
Official Results •
Complete 10K Results •
Complete 5K Results
Charity Run
Race
Records
- Overall Male: Dathan Ritzenhein,
Boulder, CO 28:11 2005
- Overall Female: Francie Larrieu Smith,
Dallas, TX 32:00 1990
- Male Masters: Brian Pope,
Oxford, MS 30:30 2003
- Female Masters: Carmen Ayala-Troncoso,
Austin, TX 34:59 2001
- Male Grand Masters: Norman Ferris,
Columbia, SC 34:15 2000
- Female Grand Masters: Terry Mahr,
Oregon, OH 39:18 2000
- Local Male: Peter Conrad, Mobile, AL
31:11 1991
- Local Female: Petra Staskova, Mobile,
AL 34:56 1997
2007 Charity Run
Race Schedule
Thursday
November 1 |
- 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. -- Race
Headquarters Open, Mobile Convention Center. Runner
Registration, T-shirt and Packet Pickup
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Friday
November 2 |
- 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. -- Race
Headquarters Open, Mobile Convention Center. Runner
Registration, T-shirt and Packet Pickup
- 6:30 p.m. -- Whitney Bank
Pasta Party, Mobile Convention Center Ballroom. Dinner is
open to the first 1,000 registered runners, guests can purchase
tickets for $5 each.
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Saturday
November 3 |
- 6:30 a.m. -- Race headquarters
open in the Mobile Convention Center.
- 8:30 a.m. -- START, 10K and 5K
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RACES. Government Street at Hamilton
Street, Downtown Mobile.
- 10:00 a.m. -- START, Healthy
Families, Healthy Kids One-Mile Fun Run, Church Street at Royal
Street.
- 9:00 a.m. -- Food World Family
Fun
Festival, Mobile Convention Center.
- 11:30 a.m. (approx.) -- Awards
Ceremony, Mobile Convention Center.
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