When
Saturday April 19, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDTQuestions? Contact
Catherine ElvertCity of Palo Alto Utilities
650-329-2241
The Second Annual Great Race for Saving Water
5K Fun Run and Walk
Sponsored by the City of Palo Alto Utilities and Tuolumne River Trust
Online registration has been extended through Friday, April 18th.
Registration is also available the day of the race - registration payment by cash or check only. Come early to ensure enough time to register to participate.
Questions? Call (650) 329-2241
Recent water conditions remind us that water conservation is always a smart idea. The City of Palo Alto Utilities is teaming up with the Tuolumne River Trust, Palo Alto Weekly, KEEN, and Zombie Runner for this second annual fun run and walk in celebration of Earth Day and Water Awareness Month.
This family-friendly 5K race is a fun, healthy way to raise awareness about water resources and conservation. Join fellow community members at the scenic Baylands for prizes, goodies, free compost bin giveaway and a chance to catch the “running toilet!” Win a canoe trip with the Tuolumne River Trust, KEEN footwear, and more! The first 100 registrants get a free stainless-steel water bottle, and all fees go to help support our community’s efforts to manage and conserve our water supply.
Don't want to run? You can walk, stroll, hop or jump...and even those who prefer not to race at all can still enjoy all the fab food, live music (Pig's Foot String Band), arts and crafts, raffle prizes, and other fun goodies from water agencies, local non-profits, businesses and environmental organizations. Plan to arrive early and/or stay late at the Baylands Athletic Center to have time for all the fun Earth Day festivities! (Scroll down for list of all the amazing folks involved with this event.)
Registration Fees
$15 General
$10 Youth age 12 and under
Commemorative race t-shirt for just $5 more!
*PLEASE NOTE: The Paypal button on the registration page also accepts credit cards.
Race start time: 9:00am
Please arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes prior to race start time for registration and race bib pickup. Every participant will need to sign a waiver. Parking will be limited, so please leave ample time to park and walk to the starting line.
Please bike, carpool or walk as parking will be limited. Bicyclists will be treated to free bike tune-ups and repairs! Street parking is available in the nearby vicinity and at the Baylands. Disabled parking is available at the Athletic Center as well as the Baylands Duck Pond and Sail Station.
Prizes
Canoe trip with the Tuolumne River Trust
KEEN footwear
"Blue Planet Run" book
...and more!
Want to get even more involved and help out with the day's activities?
Volunteer opportunities for the day's events and pre-race preparations will be available and listed soon!
Some Helpful Information
Start and Finish: Baylands Athletic Center 1900 Geng Road, Palo Alto, CA
Registration: Registration materials, including runner/walker identification tags, goodie bags, t-shirts, water bottles, etc. will be available at the Registration Table the day of the event. Early online registration is recommended, but participants can register the day of the race at the Registration Table.
Refreshments: Water stations will be at the start and finish as well as halfway through the course. First aid is available on-site. Post-race refreshments will be provided to participants.
Features: Participants and spectators will have the opportunity to enter to win prizes, enjoy music, arts and crafts, sign up for free water conservation services and engage in activities to learn more about our water resources and the importance of water conservation. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun at the Baylands!
Don’t miss our other free workshops offered throughout the year on water and energy efficiency, waste reduction, healthy gardening and watershed protection. Visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/water for information on water supply updates, programs and other important news.
Learn more about the work Tuolumne River Trust is doing in the Bay Area to promote water conservation and protect our main water source, the majestic Tuolumne River at www.tuolumne.org
For additional questions, please contact us at cpauresidential@cityofpaloalto.org or call (650) 329-2241.
May is Water Awareness Month! What can you do to help conserve water and encourage others to use it wisely? Visit the Use Water Wisely website for some ideas and resources. Additional water conservation tips can be found at the City of Palo Alto Utilities' water saving strategies page.
Main Sponsors
City of Palo Alto Utilities
City of Palo Alto Zero Waste
KEEN
Palo Alto Online
Palo Alto Weekly
Pig’s Foot String Band
Tuolumne River Trust
Zombie Runner
Partners
Acterra
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency
California Urban Water Conservation Council
Canopy
City of Palo Alto Art Center
City of Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant
Environmental Volunteers
Fleet Feet
Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Girl Scouts
Grocery Outlet
Hobee’s Restaurant
Master Composters
Palo Alto City Library
Racing Hearts
Roxy Rapp
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Sierra Club
Sustainable Silicon Valley
Tandem Creative, Inc.
Trader Joe’s
Walter Hays Elementary School
Wholly H2O
Woodenbikes.com
Individual Community Members