DIEMER RUN RACE INFORMATION

Diemer Run Start Times

Saturday, June 14, 2008

9:00 am: 5K Race and 5K Fun Walk

10:00 am: Cutlerville Days Parade

10:45 am: Awards
(Immediately following parade)

11:30 am: Jr. Jog
(Immediately following awards)

The 5K Race (3.1 miles)

With prize money for the top 10 competitors and awards for the top 3 finishers of each age group, the race provides a unique experience for beginners and elite athletes alike.

Join us for the 19th annual summer kickoff!

The first 1400 participants receive a race T-shirt to commemorate their achievement. (sizes are first-come, first-served)

The 5K Fun Walk (3.1 miles)

Join in the fun for this non-competitive event!

The 5K Fun Walk will start along with the 5K Race, with walkers starting just behind the runners. Participants receive a race T-shirt. (limited to the first 1200 race/walk participants sizes not guaranteed)

Wheelchair participants are welcome. Push stroller and wagons are welcome. All walkers must be registered and have a race number to participate in this event.

Race Director

Contact Rob Hyde at (616) 723-7192
Email: robhyde[at]diemerrun.com
Race director reserve the right to cancel the event in case of severe weather (check status). Sorry, no refunds.

Directions to the starting line:
From US-131, exit at 68th Street.
Take 68th Street East 1/2 mile
to South Christian High School to park.
Starting line is across from Legacy Christian School.

Note: all outlying streets close at 8:00am.

The course is back by popular demand - flat and fast as it loops through the Pine Rest Campus, down the Cutlerville Days parade route on 68th St., finishing where it starts. Downloadable course map.

NOTES: No dogs, bikes, skateboards, roller blades, or scooters allowed on the course.
All runners must be registered to participate. ChampionChip-timed start & finish line results are compiled by Classic Race Management.

Entry Fee Information:

Early Registration
$20.00 per racer/walker

Standard Registration
$23.00 per racer/walker

Race Day Registration
$25.00 per racer/walker

Another Reason

a portion of the race proceeds benefit Safe Haven Ministries

A Good Thing to Run For

A portion of the proceeds of the Diemer Run will be donated to the Guiding Light Mission. The Guiding Light Mission is a Christian ministry serving the homeless in the Heartside area of Grand Rapids by providing a safe and secure environment along with a spiritual recovery program.
More info at guidinglightmission.org

Accommodations

If you require hotel accommodations for the Diemer Run, please contact the Holiday Inn Express
6569 Clay Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 871-9700.
Ask about the special runner's rate.