Gary Burns Frisco Fun Run

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

7:00 - 8:00 AM: Check In and Race-day registration.
8:00 AM: 1-Mile Walk/Run begins
8:30 AM: 5K begins

Event Parking is Free:
Pizza Hut Park
9200 World Cup Way
Gold, Red, Platinum Lots, located at the SW corner of the Park at Main Street and World Cup Way.

Click here for parking map.
Do not park in spaces reserved for Baylor Rehab Center.

Blue Lot, located at the SE corner of the Park at Main Street and Frisco Street.

Please note: If you park in the Blue Lot you will not be able to leave until the race is completely over and the streets have reopened.

A certified, USTAF sanctioned 5K run for serious athletes.
See a course map here

Over 4,000 runners, walkers and volunteers participate in a 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk at Frisco Square, Frisco, TX.

When Frisco Assistant Fire Chief Gary Burns passed away in September, 1999, he left a community forever touched by his dedication, compassion, energy, and faith.

We honor Gary's unparalleled commitment to Frisco with a Fun Run which enables us to build a brighter future for our children.

The Frisco Education Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) started in 1999. The Foundation's mission is to provide financial resources to maximize student potential in the Frisco Independent School District through educational scholarships, including the Gary Burns Memorial Scholarship for high school seniors and teachers through innovative "Grants for Great Ideas".

October 28th, and 29th, from 3:00 - 9:00 PM
At our NEW Frisco Square location
6235 Frisco Square Blvd.
Frisco, TX 75034

October 28th, 29th and 30th, from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Run-On McKinney
5180 Eldorado Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75070

During your registration process, you will be asked to select which date/location you prefer.

You must wear a timing chip to be eligible for the 5K awards. Disposable Chip is included with your race bib. Chip must be properly affixed to runners shoe to be timed.

See www.friscoisd.org/community/FEF/documents/D_Tag_InstructionsChipTiming.pdf for chip and timing instructions.

Awards will be given to the following 5K categories:

Trophies:

• 1st Overall Male, Female, and Masters (40-59), Seniors (60+)
  
• Top (3) Civic, Corporate, and ISD Teams
  
• 1st Place Participation Award, Civic, Corporate, and ISD
  
• Team Categories
  
• Spirit Award
  

Team participants please note: Please verify a standardized team name with your team captain in order to be placed/timed with the correct team. We are not responsible for any team members misplaced or left off a team due to incorrect team name being submitted by participant.

Medals:
Top (3) Finishers in the following age categories: 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+.

• 1-mile Walk/Fun Run: strollers, children, leisure walkers and anyone who wants to participate is welcome - registration required.
  
• Entertainment for all ages and plenty of fun for the kids (including the Frisco Fire Clowns).
  

• Commemorative 10th Anniversary Gary Burns Frisco Fun Run T-shirt for participants.
  
• T-shirts will be distributed at packet pick up on a first come, first served basis.
  
• Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.
  
• Participants who register late or do not pick up their packet are not guaranteed an event T-Shirt.
  

• Disposable electronic chip timing will be used at this event for the 5K Run only.
  
• 1-Mile Walk/Fun Run participants will not be timed.
  
• Runners are required to wear disposable chip on their shoe to be timed and eligible for awards.
  

Randi Davis

email: davisran@friscoisd.org
ph: 469.633.6861
web: www.friscoisd.org; www.friscoisd.org/community/FEF/index.htm