DESCRIPTION: This is a chance for walkers and runners of all levels to participate in an event right in their own neighborhood. The Beach Party will be ROCKIN' with tasty bites from local restaurants, music and family fun.

LOCATION:

825 South Islands Drive West, Gilbert, AZ 

BENEFITING ORGANIZATION: All proceeds benefit Shumway  Elementary School PTO

T-SHIRTS:

All race participants will receive an official race

T-shirt.

LOCATION:

The Islands Community Center

825 South Islands Drive West, Gilbert, AZ 85233

(SW Corner of Warner Road & Islands Drive)

ROUTE:

The 5K route will take you around Islands Drive and back, then through The Islands Park before ending near the volleyball courts. The Beach Party will immediately follow.

AWARDS:   Awards will be awarded to the first three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 0-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65 &over.  

POST RACE: Enjoy post-race snacks, food samples from local restaurants, beach music, vendor booths, sand volleyball, sandcastle-building contests, hula and limbo demonstrations, paddle ball, kids crafts and 100-Yard Kids Dash.

TIMING PROVIDED BY:  Arizona RunningEvents Company.

DATE:  January 26, 2008

SCHEDULE:

• 7:30 a.m., 5K race

• 8:30 a.m., 100-Yard Kid's Dash

• 8:00 - 11:00 a.m., Beach Party immediately following 5K finish.

FEES:   

 REGISTRATION:

• Online Registration: available through Active.com. Click on, Online Registration from Calendar to register!
   

• Mail-In Registration: To register by mail, fill out the ENTRY FORM, print it, and send it with your check to the address on the form.
   

• Race-Day Registration: Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM. For a quicker, more accurate race-day registration, fill out and print the ENTRY FORM and bring it with you to the race.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

For more information, contact The Islands Community Association at (480) 262-7339 or Race Director Nicole Engelmann at nengelmann@ccmcnet.com.