7th ANNUAL
RACE FOR THE PENNANT
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Join us for the 7th Annual Race for the Pennant 5K Run/Walk and Junction Jack's Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 30, 2009. Participants will receive an official race t-shirt,
two free tickets to a 2009 Houston Astros home game and much more!
2009 Results
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Beneficiary
BENEFITING:
Astros in Action Foundation - Fielding the Dreams of Houston
OUR MISSION:Through the strength of the National Pastime, we will enhance the quality of life in our community through educational, health and spiritual endeavors.
Sponsors
This year's Houston Astros Race for the Pennant is presented by the The Methodist Hospital in partnership with the JLH Foundation and endorsed by the Chevron Houston Marathon. Generous sponsors include: Academy Sports + Outdoors, ARAMARK, Buffalo Specialties, Inc., Minute Maid, Coca-Cola, Continental Airlines, Michelob Ultra, FSN Houston, Newsradio 740 AM KTRH, Attention Promotions, Inc., Precision Graphics Centers, HEB, Kolache Factory, Pei Wei Asian Diner.
| RACE DAY SCHEDULE |
| Late Registration: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. |
| 5K Run/Walk Start: 7:45 a.m. |
| Junction Jack's Kids Fun Run: 8:45 a.m. |
| Post-Race Party & Awards Ceremony: 9:15 a.m. |
PARKING : Free parking will be available in Houston Astros lots A, B & C located off of Preston Street on the east side of Minute Maid Park.
RESTRICTIONS: Pets, roller blades, skates, strollers, bicycles, baby joggers, and any other related wheeled devices will be prohibited.
GENERAL INFORMATION
POST RACE EVENTS: The post race party will begin immediately following the race and feature great food, drinks and live entertainment. Special guests will include Hall of Fame Broadcaster & Voice of the Astros, Milo Hamilton, Astros mascot Junction Jack and his friends along with the Coca-Cola Park Patrol. An awards presentation will also be held during the post race party along with great door prizes. You must be present to win.
TIMING (5K RUN ONLY)
Race scoring will be done using the D-Tag. You will not be an official finisher if you do not wear the tag on your shoe. Pick up your tag at packet pickup.
For instructions on using your D-Tag, please
click here.
Awards
5K Awards
The first place overall male and female finisher each receive two roundtrip airline tickets on Continental Airlines. Top male and female finishers in the following age categories receive running shoes compliments of Academy Sports + Outdoors. Top three male and female finishers in the following age groups receive a Houston Astros Family 4-pack which includes four tickets & caps for a 2009 home game at Minute Maid Park. Age categories: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Junction Jack's Kids Fun Run
The Fun Run is non-competitive. All kids will receive medals (12 and under).
Course
NEW COURSE!
Starting Line: Minute Maid Park (Crawford St. @ Texas Avenue)
Finish Line: Minute Maid Park
The course begins at Minute Maid Park in front of Union Station on Crawford St. and proceeds along the west side of the ballpark toward the Elysian Viaduct. The race turns at the end of the Elysian Viaduct then heads back into town on La Branch St. The course turns left on Congress St. past Chenevert St. before finishing inside beautiful Minute Maid Park. A USATF Certified Course TX09026ETM.
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