Free to Breathe : Official Thread

This was a really well run race last year, especially for an inaugural event (disclaimer, my wife helps organize the race, so I might be a little biased). This year promises to be bigger and better and for a great cause.

Here's the details from the web site http://www.freetobreathe.com/ (click on Kansas City, MO Sept 27th Race):

This is the second annual Free to Breathe® Lung Cancer 5K in Memory of Julia Miles. The event provides an opportunity for lung cancer advocates, survivors and the community to come together to raise awareness and support to fight this disease. All proceeds from this event will benefit the National Lung Cancer Partnership's research, education and awareness programs.

What: Free to Breathe® 5K run/walk, 1/2 mile walk and kids' dash (10 and under)

When: September 27, 2009
7:00am - Event Day Registration, Music and Warm-up
8:15am - Welcome and Kick-off
8:30am - Run/Walk Begins
9:30am - Kids' Dash Begins
9:45am - Awards/Rally Begins

Where: Zepi's Pizza and Pub
13164 State Line Road
Leawood, KS 66209

Registration Fees/Deadlines: 
Online
  $20 adult/$15 kids' dash early registration (closes September 13)
  $25 adult/$17 kids' dash pre-registration (from September 14-23)
Mail-in
  $23 adult/$16 kids' dash early registration (closes September 13)
  $28 adult/$18 kids' dash pre-registration (from September 14-20)
Event day
  $30 adult/$20 kids' dash event day (September 27)

T-shirts are guaranteed to pre-registered participants and a limited number of goody bags will be available on event day while quantities last.

Race Course:
The race course is a scenic, tree-lined course that winds through the Leawood South Golf Course. It is a one-loop, uncertified course that is flat and fast. Click here to view a map of the course.

Driving Directions & Parking:
The race starts and ends at Zepi's Pizza and Pub, 13164 State Line Road in Leawood, KS. Leawood is on the southern side of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Take the State Line Road exit from I-435 and go south 3.3 miles. Zepi's is on the right-hand (Kansas) side between W. Blue Ridge Blvd. on the north and W. 133rd Street on the south.

Parking is available at Zepi's Pizza and Pub, with plenty of overflow parking on the Missouri side of State Line Road.

Fundraising Information:
Each individual who raises $1,500 or more for National Lung Cancer Partnership will receive a fundraising incentive. Set up an online fundraising page and download pledge and donation forms here.

Additional Information:
Awards: Awards will be given to the overall male and female finishers and masters overall male and female (40+ years). Medals will be given to the top 3 male and female 5K finishers in the following age divisions: 10 and under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+.

Packet Pick-Up: Packet pick-up will be at two Gary Gribble's Running Sports locations this year for your convenience:

Friday, September 25 - 3-8pm
Independence Commons (across from Independence Center)
18810 E. 39th Street
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 373-1100

Saturday, September 26 - 11-4pm
Ward Parkway Mall
8600 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-4800

Kids Activities: Face painting and other activities will be available for the children. These activities will take place between 8:30 and 9:30am.

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