<p class="information">On Saturday, February 13th, 2016 the City of Sweet Home Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the 2nd annual Sweet Home's Sweetheart Run. This event will be a chipped-timed run with family activities designed to demonstrate community participation in support of our Parks and Recreation programs. These summer recreation programs help kids of all ages enjoy the great outdoors! The 10K, 5K, and 1M kids fun run begin and end at the Weddle Bridge at Sankey Park (809 14th Ave., Sweet Home, OR 97386).</p>

<p class="information">There will be 1 mile kids run, so the whole family can participate! Kids will receive their own bib, finisher's medal, and best of all, a surprise goodie bag! The free kids run will be for kids 10 & under. <b>The kids 1 mile run will start promptly at 10AM.</b> The 5K and 10K race will immediately follow the kids run at 10:30AM.</p>

<p class="information">A limited number 2016 Sweetheart Run t-shirts will be available on race day.</p>

<p class="information">Want to escape the lines? <b>Come to pre-race packet pickup.</b> Where: City of Sweet Home City Hall 1140 12th Ave., Sweet Home, OR 97386 When: Friday, February 12th 9AM - 5PM <b>Can I pick up my entire team's packets and/or friends' packets?</b> YES! We encourage each participant to collect packets for either their entire team or for a friend. It'll make race day much easier if you've already collected your packets and shirts! <b>Race Day Packet Pick-Up</b> Where: Sankey Park near Weddle Bridge 877 14th Ave., Sweet Home, OR 97386 When: Saturday, February 13th 8:30am - 9:45am</p>

<p class="information"><b>Race results</b> will be posted on the Eclectic Edge Racing website at <a href="http://www.eclecticedgeracing.com">www.eclecticedgeracing.com</a> a few days following the race. Gordon Cully with GCC Photography will be capturing race day <b>action photos.</b> Action photographs can be found and purchased at a very reasonable price at <a href="http://www.gccphotography.com">www.gccphotography.com</a> a few days following the race. You can also check out Gordon's work on Facebook at GCC Photography. Brandi Trewin with BMT-Photography will be capturing race day <b>still photos.</b> Still photographs can be found and purchased at a very reasonable price at <a href="http://www.bmt-photography.com">www.bmt-photography.com</a> a few days following the race. You can also check out Brandi's work on Facebook at BMT Photography.</p>

<p class="information">There are many volunteer opportunities available! Volunteers are needed to help with parking and logistics, registration, water and first aid stations, post-race festivities, and more.</p>

<p class="information">Here is some information that should be helpful to you before race day. <b>Aid Stations -</b> Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance will be on site. Water and restrooms will be located at the start/finish. Water and first aid supplies will also be located along course route. <b>Awards -</b> We will have a special medal for every finisher of the Sweetheart Run! We also have beautiful medals for the top three finishers in each age group for both the 5K and the 10K. Special crowns and tiaras will be given to the overall winners. <b>Bag Check -</b>There will be a place to store your belongings while you are running/walking the event. You will need your race bib number to drop off and pick up your items. We cannot guarantee items dropped along the race course will be returned. <b>Dogs -</b> For the safety of all participants, dogs are not allowed on the race course. We ask that you leave pets at home. <b>Friends & Family -</b> Have a group cheering you on? Everyone is welcome; we have lots of room for spectators! <b>Goodie-Bags -</b> Each participant will receive a goodie-bag full of great items! <b>Photos -</b> We have a professional course photographer and a still photographer onsite who will be taking group photos during the event. <b>Prizes -</b> We have some amazing prizes to give away from our sponsors. Please check the award tent before leaving to see if you have won a prize. Prizes must be picked up in person before the end of the event. <b>Refreshments -</b> Light refreshments will be available for race participants post-race <b>Results -</b> A results link will be posted following the race at Sweet Home's Sweetheart website following the race. <b>Start Time -</b> Our event will start at 10am with the National Anthem. The 1M Fun Run will kick off the race with the 5k and 10k to begin approximately at 10:30am <b>T-Shirts -</b> There will be a limited number of shirts available at the event for $15. <b>Volunteers -</b> Volunteers please check in at the t-shirt table at 8:30am to receive your instructions and orange safety vest. <b>Warming Tent -</b> There will be heaters on Sankey Bridge before and after the race .</p>

<p class="information"><ul><li>Bring you Sweetheart! </li><li>Running shoes </li><li>Running clothes </li><li>Cash or credit card for vendor merchandise </li><li>Strollers are OK!</ul> </li> what <b>not</b> to bring...our four legged canine friends. Unfortunately, the insurance we use for the Sweetheart Run does not allow for dogs to participate in the run. However, leashed dogs are welcome to come and spectate!</p>

<p class="information">All Sweetheart Run participants will receive a finisher medal. This will be in addition to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals for each age group. 14 & under, 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 & Over Special Awards presented to overall male and female winners and overall male and female masters (70+) winners.</p>

<p class="information">Sweet Home's Sweetheart Run will start and end at the historic Weddle Bridge at Sankey Park (809 14th Ave., Sweet Home, OR 97386). Parking is available at City Hall (1140 12th Ave.), Sweet Home Evangelical Church (1347 Long Street), and Sweet Home High School (1641 Long Street). Parking for the disable is located at Sankey Park (809 14th Ave.). Please note that 14th Avenue is closed to through traffic during the race for the safety of our participates.</p>

<p class="information">Due to the upfront nature of event costs, we have a uniform policy of no refunds, transfers or deferrals to a future year. We know that plans change and unexpected things come up, but we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy to all, instead of an arbitrary line of who merits a refund and who doesn't. Thank you for your understanding.</p>