Overlake 5K: Race Against HIV/AIDS

5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run!

Presented by Reality Sports  

9900 Willows Rd NE

Redmond, WA 98052

When: Saturday, October 9 2010. Start time: 9am  

Registration: Coming soon!

Race Information

• The race route begins and ends at OCC
• Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:45am, just prior to the start of the 5K
• Event will occur regardless of weather conditions
• Strollers and wagons are welcome (WALKING ONLY)
• No bicycles, tricycles, skateboards or wheelies
• No pets, please
• Medical personnel will be on-site
• Water will be available on race route
• Food and drink will be available post-race
• To guarantee an event t-shirt, you must register by October 4
• T-shirts not picked up by 11am on race day will be forfeited
• No refunds

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

• Overall male and overall female
• Top male & top female

For these age groups:

• Age 14 and under
• Age 15-19
• Age 20-29
• Age 30-39
• Age 40-49
• Age 50-59
• Age 60-69
• Age 70+

Packet Pickup

Pickup your Race Packet from 9am – 1:30pm on Sunday, October 3 or on race day between 7am – 8:30am at Overlake Christian Church.

The Cause

All proceeds from the race will benefit two non-profit organizations, one local and one international, that have demonstrated tremendous effectiveness in dealing with HIV/AIDS. REACH Ministries of Tacoma, Washington specializes in care for children and families who have been affected by HIV/AIDS. They have recently expanded their services to meet the needs of those in 12 states across the U.S. As part of its program, REACH offers an annual camp experience which provides a safe haven for families free from financial obligation and social threats. For more information on how you can further support and participate in their work, please visit www.reachministries.org.  

Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Living Hope Community Centre offers medical care and prevention programs to thousands annually. Working primarily in slum communities throughout the Cape Town region, Living Hope takes a holistic approach to addressing the issues created by HIV/AIDS by employing nationals who serve as life skills educators, home-based care workers, counselors, and medical professionals. For more information about Living Hope’s work and how you can support it, visit www.livinghope.co.za.

HIV/AIDS by the numbers:

• Over 33 million people are living with HIV worldwide; 22.4 are in Sub-Saharan Africa
• HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death worldwide for people ages 15 – 59
• AIDS has orphaned more than 15 million children; today, 1 out of 20 children in Africa is orphaned
• Only 1.3 million people who are living with AIDS are receiving treatment
• Over 15.7 million women are living with AIDS worldwide; 12 million women are in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Each day 1,500 children worldwide become infected with HIV; most are newborn
• There are 1.2 million people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S., including over 6,000 people in King County

Sponsors and Donations welcome.

For additional information or questions, please contact Jaci Reed at .