EYE RUN

The annual EYE RUN, a fundraiser and eye health community education event, will be Sunday, October 4th at 12:00 PM at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln, NE.

There will be onsite registration for walkers or runners.Packet pickup opens at 11:00 AM at the Holmes Lake picnic shelter near the playground.

In addition to the fun run, the EYE RUN will have informational booths and activities for the whole family. Funds raised will support free programs for people who are blind or visually impaired. Event host: Christian Record Services for the Blind.

11:00 AM: Registration opens
Booths open
Lion's Club health screening open
12:00 PM:Preliminaries
Welcome and sponsor thank you
One miler
1:00 PM: 5K/10K walk/run start


EYE RUN . . . Will You?
The EYE RUN is an event for the whole family. Eye health is important to everyone, yet many of us rarely think about what we can do to protect our vision. Participants and guests will learn about eye health, safety, and other facts related to vision. Why? The sight you save may be your own! Funds raised will support services and programs provided by Christian Record Service for the Blind to people worldwide who are blind or visually impaired.

Additionally, the EYE RUN welcomes participation from local agencies and organizations that work with and support people who are blind or visually impaired. Many of these groups will have information at event-day booths and can answer questions regarding supportive services for friends or family members who are learning to live with vision impairments.

COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION
Do you know someone who is blind or visually impaired who would like to participate in the EYE RUN? Christian Record is pleased to offer complimentary registration to people who are blind or visually impaired and their sighted guides. Please contact Jeri Lyn at 402-327-9777 to receive a complimentary registration code.

VIRTUAL EVENT OPTION
Want to walk or run, but don't live in Lincoln, Nebraska? It's okay! You can register from anywhere in the world (shirt guaranteed if registration is completed by September 1, 2014) and plan to complete your walk or run on October 4. Email a photo of your completed event to jeri.rogge@christianrecord.org or post to Christian Record's page on Facebook. The hashtag for this event is #CRSBEYERUN.

THE MILER? WHAT'S THAT?
The Miler, also known as a one mile run/walk, is a great entry event for beginners as well as an easy warm-up for those participating in the 5K or 10K. This FREE event is open to participants of all ages (registration required).

FAMILY RATE
This year, the EYE RUN is eliminating an early bird/standard rate model and working to make the event more family friendly by offering this group rate. Sign up your family (minimum of 4 participants required) and receive a special discount on each registration.

SHIRT UPGRADE
5K and 10K participants are automatically guaranteed a high-quality cotton t-shirt with registration (shirt guarantee deadline: September 1, 2015). Upgrade to a performance shirt for just $10.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
5K/10K: Run/walk event starts on the gravel trail near the NW parking lot. Look for the balloon arch! On start, participants will travel clockwise around Holmes Lake, across the southeast footpath bridge to the south shore. Continue on the south shore gravel trail to the SW footpath bridge that leads to Holmes Lake Dam. Crest the dam and turn SOUTH (left). Continue to designated turnaround point. Circle the turnaround point and proceed NORTH along the dam to Normal Blvd. Turn SOUTH (right) to return to the START/FINISH line. 10K participants complete this route twice. Get ready for your photo finish!

One Miler: Run/walk event starts on the gravel trail near the NW parking lot. Look for the balloon arch! On start, participants will travel clockwise around Holmes Lake to the designated turnaround point (red box on map). Circle the turnaround point and return directly to the START FINISH line.

EVENT HOST: CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

MISSION
Christian Record Services for the Blind improves the quality of life for blind and visually impaired adults and children by providing free educational and inspirational publications and programs focused on their needs.

HISTORY
With a clothes wringer, sheets of tin and paper, an awl, and a hammer, a young blind man launched a braille magazine, The Christian Record, in 1899. It now holds the world record for braille magazine production longevity.

The organization moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, from Michigan in 1904 and continues to develop creative ways to brighten the lives of those who can't see.

UNIQUE PROGRAMS
Christian Record provides new opportunities for persons who are blind or visually impaired. Each year about 100,000 contacts are made with blind individuals as life-changing services are provided to them. All who are blind, legally blind (20/200 with corrective lenses), or have physical impairments that prevent them from holding reading material are eligible for these free services. Christian Record is an international organization serving blind and visually impaired individuals in approximately 71 countries.

LEARN MORE
ChristianRecord.org
Facebook.com/ChristianRecord
Twitter.com/CRSBfriends
Vimeo.com/CRSB

Course Descriptions
5K/10K: Run/walk event starts on the gravel trail near the NW parking lot. Look for the balloon arch! On start, participants will travel clockwise around Holmes Lake, across the southeast footpath bridge to the south shore. Continue on the south shore gravel trail to the SW footpath bridge that leads to Holmes Lake Dam. Crest the dam and turn SOUTH (left). Continue to designated turnaround point. Circle the turnaround point and proceed NORTH along the dam to Normal Blvd. Turn SOUTH (right) to return to the START/FINISH line. 10K participants complete this route twice. Get ready for your photo finish!

One Miler: Run/walk event starts on the gravel trail near the NW parking lot. Look for the balloon arch! On start, participants will travel clockwise around Holmes Lake to the designated turnaround point (red box on map). Circle the turnaround point and return directly to the START FINISH line.