MEDVED 5K to CURE ALS

The Medved 5K to Cure ALS is held annually on Father's Day. Proceeds from this event go to benefit laboratory research presently being conducted at the ALS-Therapy Development Institute in Boston, MA.  With an olympic style finish, around the warning track of Frontier Field, this race features one of the best venues in Rochester running. This event has become a Father's Day tradition for many families in our area.  There is also a Youth 1 Mile Run and 1 Mile Fitness Stroll for walkers of all ages.

Date, Time and Location

Father's Day: Sunday June 16, 2013 at Frontier Field, Rochester, N.Y. 5K race starts at 8:30 a.m. Youth 1 Mile Run starts at 9:15 a.m. 1 Mile Fitness Stroll starts at 9:15 am Kids vs. "Spikes" the Mascot (see more info below) starts at 9:45 a.m.

Race Course

Our race features a scenic course that starts right in front of Frontier Field, runs down toward Oak Street, and eventually takes you onto State Street.  From State Street you turn right onto Main Street and then you take a right onto Plymouth.  The race finishes inside Frontier Field, just behind home plate.  The course is Certified to be Accurate by USATF.  NY#10118KL   Click here to see the course map

 Race Amenities

• Race T Shirts
• Post race food and refreshments in the "Nest" at 10 am.
• Digital clock display at one mile mark and finish line
• Splits 1st and 2nd mile
• Water stops
• Computerized race results
• Free parking at Kodak Lot D located across from the main entrance to Frontier Field
• The best finishing location in Rochester running
  
  

Registration Info

• $25.00 if registered by June 15, 2013
• $30.00 race day  
• $10 for Youth 1 Mile Run
• $10 for 1 Mile Fitness Stroll
• Free Race Entry: to anyone who raises $50 or more in contributions to ALS (See Donation Information section below).
• Family Rate: If you have 4 or more family members in this event, subtract $2 from this entry. Entries must be mailed together.  
• Click here to download the race application
• Click here to register on line
    

Donation Information

Individuals who raise $50 or more in contributions for ALS will receive a free entry to the race and a commemorative Medved 5K to Cure ALS t shirt.

• Click here to download a Contribution Pledge Sheet
• Click here to set up an Online Contribution Page  After clicking on that link, please write Medved 5K to Cure ALS in the name of our Family Site (first box on the form).  Once you click on the link to the left, you can start filling out the "Register" template to begin building your page.  (if you need any assistance in setting up your on line page, please contact Jillian Davis at jdavis@als.net or call her at (617) 441-7266
  
  

Become a Race Sponsor

Donate or raise $250 or more and your name, along with a message will be listed on the official race shirt.  The deadline to become a Race Sponsor is June 4, 2013.  Please submit your message or any questions you may have to Dan Medved at:  dan@medvedrunwalk.com 

Packet Pick Up

• June 15, 2013 from 10 am to 5 pm at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters. Due to the number of runners it is highly recommended to pick up your packet at this time.
• Race Day: Begins at 7 am, inside the main entrance at Frontier Field.
  
  

Awards and Prize Money

• 1st Place Male and Female:   $200
• 2nd Place Male and Female:  $100
• 3rd Place Male and Female:   $75
• First place Masters (40+) Male and Female: A Medved Gift Certificate
• Age Group Awards:  Top three in each age group receives awards.
• Male and Female Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
  
  

 Kids vs. "Spikes" the Mascot

Starts at 9:30 am in the Frontier Field Outfield Separate age group races and distances for those 5 & under, 6-9 and 10-13. All participants who outrun "Spikes" will receive a ribbon and award courtesy of the Red Wings. Register for kids races beginning at 7 am on race day. Entry fee $3.00

 

  * Race was called the Medved Red Wing 5K