Fleet Feet Sports Lady Distance Classic

This 5th annual event is a women-only run and walk intended to celebrate women's health and fitness, to encourage women to get and stay fit, and to raise important funds for Dress for Success. The 5th Annual Fleet Feet Sports Lady Distance Classic includes the Oxford Physical Therapy Family Festival and the Balega Lil’ Bug Kids Fun Run and 1-Miler.

10,000 Meters (6.2 miles) and 5,000 Meters (3.1 miles). The events are certified and sanctioned by the USATF-National Governing Body of Track and Field, Long Distance Running and Race Walking.

The course starts in front of the Blue Ash Recreation Center and finishes near the Blue Ash Nature Park. Runners/walkers will head west on Cooper Road, winding through various Blue Ash neighborhoods, offering a very scenic route.

This is a WOMEN-ONLY EVENT!

For safety reasons, in-line skates, head phones, skateboards and dogs will be prohibited from the race course. Participants using baby joggers/strollers must register for the StrollerFit® Stroller 5K.

The 10K and 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. for runners. The 10K and 5K for walkers and the StrollerFit® Stroller 5K will begin at 7:31 a.m.

There will be two fluid stations for the 10K and one for the 5K. Ultima Replenisher will be served as the official sports drink.

There will be limited parking at the Blue Ash Recreation Center; however ample free parking will be available at various surrounding businesses.

There is a Women's 101 Training Program for the Lady Distance Classic 10K and 5K provided by Fleet Feet Sports. The training program will begin in mid-May/June 2006. All level runners and walkers are encouraged to sign up for the program. For more information, go to www.ladydistanceclassic.com.

Race results will be available at www.ladydistanceclassic.com.

Bring the whole family to cheer you on! Join us for the FREE Family Festival presented by Oxford Physical Therapy. This event is from 8-11 a.m. and features food, entertainment, music, massage, injury screenings, health assessments, kid's activities, and a Brooks Sports Fashion Show. Entertainment will be provided by John Fox Live - music from the 60's, 70's and 80's.

This division is for moms who would like to run or walk with their children in a baby jogger/stroller. This will be the only division where strollers will be allowed. The StrollerFit® Stroller 5K will be an untimed event. All participants will receive a complimentary gift from MommyMuscle™.

The new division is for teams of girls age 18 and under. Participation is open to sports teams (i.e. cross country, track, basketball, soccer, etc.), school clubs, organizations or any group of young women who would like to form a team for the event. A prize will be given to the three teams that have the most girls running/walking teams can include runners and walkers as well as members participating in the 10K and 5K. All team members who pre-register will receive a $5 discount.

The Balega Lil' Bug Kids Fun Run, 1 Miler and Kids' Fest starts at 8 a.m. The Kids' Fun Run events will be held at 9:30 a.m. Distances will vary by age. Kids age 14 and under are able to participate in the events including the Kids 1 Miler. The event is $10 for preregistration and $12 on race day. Race entry will include: a special finisher's award, a race t-shirt and after-run snacks.

The Kids' Fun Run Triple Play Series is for kids 12 and under who have participated in one of the Flying Pig Marathon events, the Red Legs Run for Home 5K events and the Balega Lil' Bug Kids Fun Run & 1 Miler at the Lady Distance Classic. Each child who participates in all three events will receive a special award at the Lady Distance Classic. There will be a place for you indicate your child's participation on the event brochure and registration form.

Participants may pre-register for the 10K/5K Run and Walk for an entry fee of $25. Entry fee includes race entry, a Brooks women's technical top, goody bag and the post-race festival. Online registration is available at www.getmeregistered.com and ends Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 11:59 p.m. Registration will also be available at packet pick-up.

Participants may pick up race packets and register for the races on Wednesday, August 1 from 3 - 8 p.m. or Thursday, August 2 from 3 - 8 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports located at the corner of Kenwood and Cooper Roads in Blue Ash, 9525 Kenwood Rd, 513-793-8383.

Race day registration begins at 6 a.m. at the Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road. Entry fee on race day is $25. The Brooks Technical top is only guaranteed to the first 950 registrants.

The top three finishers in both the running and walking categories will receive a special award.

Cash awards are generously provided by National City and will be given to the top three overall winners in the 10K: 1st - $500, 2nd - $250, 3rd - $100. A special award will also be given to the top three overall winners in the 10K walking category.

Awards will be presented to the top three runners and walkers for both the 10K and the 5K for the following age divisions: 14 and under; 15-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; & 70-Over.

Volunteers are needed for all events. Please call 513-662-7750 for more information.

The mission of Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization, is to advance low-income women's economic and social development and to encourage self-sufficiency through career development and employment retention. Dress for Success responds to the needs of our communities by providing programs that help economically disadvantaged women acquire jobs, retain their new positions and succeed in the mainstream workplace. Each Dress for Success client receives one suit when she has a job interview and a week's worth of separates when she gets the job. Women then receive ongoing support to help build a successful career.

Fleet Feet Sports/Lady Distance Classic is a proud partner with Dress for Success. As part of the 2007 event, we are coordinating a clothing drive. We encourage each race participant to participate by bringing donated items (can also include: jewelry, purses, scarves, dress shoes, etc.) to Fleet Feet Sports on August 1or 2. All items should be gently used or new. Each participant who makes a donation will receive 20% off of any Brooks Apparel Purchase and/or 10% off of any Brooks Footwear purchase.

Please go to www.ladydistanceclassic.com for more information.