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Kent Christmas Rush Fun Run


12/8/2012 9:50am - 12:00pm

MultiCare now title sponsor of Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run

 

A Kent tradition, the popular Christmas Rush Fun Run and Walk, returns Sat. Dec. 8, with MultiCare Health System serving as the title sponsor.  The Rush returns to its former starting location at Russell Road Park, 24400 Russell Road. The 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) run is scheduled to start at 9:50 a.m., followed by the 5K at 10:00am.  The event celebrates 30 years of running in Kent.

 

“MultiCare has made it possible for all kids 13 and younger to participate in the run for free. Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, a part of MultiCare, is focused on keeping kids and their families healthy through activities such as the Christmas Rush and through an expansion of our pediatrics services in Auburn, Maple Valley and Kent,” said Janelle Tiegs, Kent/Maple Valley/Northshore Regional Manager for MultiCare.  Last year nearly 600 kids were able to run or walk for free and receive a finisher's T-shirt for their efforts.

 

Both races will be certified and chip timed by BuDu Racing.  Highlights include live holiday music, and prizes and awards for the top five finishers in each age group.  Special activities and vendor booths will round out the morning to create a festive atmosphere.

 

Entrance fee is $10 or $25, including a technical T-shirt, before November 30.  Entrance fees go up to $20 or $35, including a technical T-shirt, on December 1.  Participants age 13 and under run for free, and receive a complimentary T-shirt courtesy of MultiCare Health System.

 

Registration forms are available at the Kent Commons and many Puget Sound athletic stores.  Online registration is available at Active.com.  

 

Avoid the lines on race day; pick up shirts and bibs at RoadRunner Sports at Kent Station, Wednesday, December 5, 3 - 7 p.m.

 

Race day registration and packet pick up is also available near the start/finish line at 8 a.m.

 

Parking is available at Russell Road Park, 24400 Russell Road.  Please allow for an additional 5-10 minute walk from the parking lot to the registration/starting area. Staff will be on site to provide guidance.

 

For more information call 253-856-5050 or visit Christmas Rush website.

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Dates and Locations


12/8/2012 9:50am - 12:00pm
Russell Road Park
24400 Russell Road
Kent, WA


Contact Info


253-856-5050