Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Las Vegas
What:
Runnin’ for the House certified 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
Meet and Greet and run with Carrot Top, pancake breakfast, expo booth area, Microsoft interactive gaming tent, 32-foot rock wall and tours of the RMHC House and Care Mobile.
When:
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Registration begins at 7 a.m. Certified 5K competitive race begins at 8 a.m., non-competitive and 1-mile walkers start at 8:10 a.m.
Packet pick up Friday, April 17 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the RMHC House
Where:
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas
2323 Potosi St
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Cost:
Adults $25, Children (8 and under) $15
ALL ADULT PARTICIPANTS ARE $40 ON RACE DAY/CHILDREN ARE $ 20 ON RACE DAY
RMHC race socks with every entry, to be worn the day of the Run.
Register as a team of 20 for $500, receive 20 pairs of race sock and a private tent with amenities
Las Vegas, NV –Pull up your striped racing socks and come run with Ronald McDonald and Las Vegas’ one-and-only Carrot Top at the 11th annual Runnin’ for the House certified 5K run and 1-mile walk on Saturday April 18.
“We’re excited to have activities for the whole family, such as our Microsoft interactive gaming tent and the Boys Scouts’ 32-foot rock climbing wall, plus a free pancake breakfast for registrants and a expo booth area,” said Alyson McCarthy, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Las Vegas. “This is a fun way for families and groups to raise money for a great cause, while exercising and having a good time.”
Ronald McDonald himself will do a fun pre-race warm-up at 7:45 a.m. and start the race at 8 a.m. Chet Buchanan from 98.5 KLUC will entertain the crowd as the emcee. Carrot Top will be running in the 5k and will be available for photo opportunities.
Don’t want to get out of bed that early? Donate your entry fee to provide a warm bed for a family staying at the Ronald McDonald House! www.rmhlv.org
Three registration categories are available: Certified 5K Competitive (timed), 5K Non-Competitive (untimed), and 1-mile walk. Elemental Running will determine male and female awards three deep in each age division, from 1 year old to 75+. Participants who wait until the day of the race to register will pay a $40 registration fee for adults and $20 for children 8 and under, for all races.
Runnin’ for the House 2015 is presented by McDonald’s of Greater Las Vegas, while Southwest Medical Association and Lexus of Las Vegas are Platinum Sponsors. Runnin for the House 2015 is also supported by CenturyLink, Capital One, Lexus of Las Vegas, KLUC 98.5, NV Energy, Coca Cola, Century Link, and Rocky Mountain Region McDonalds.
All Proceeds from Runnin’ for the House benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides temporary housing for families who travel to Las Vegas to receive critical medical treatment for their children. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas also supports programs that directly benefit children and families in the Las Vegas area through scholarships and community outreach projects. For more information and to register visit www.rmhlv.org or call (702) 252-4663.