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REGISTER to Run & Romp!
www.sode.org
Fri, December 5, 2014
Downtown Newark
Sponsored by
The Event
The Reindeer Run & Romp 5K is held on the same night as the City of Newark’s Department of Parks & Recreation
Winterfest. Event participants and their families will enjoy Winterfest activities both pre- and post-event and are
encouraged to visit the merchants in and around Newark’s Main Street.
The 5K Reindeer Run & Romp is a full loop beginning at Academy Street and Delaware Avenue, proceeding south on
Academy Street, left onto Courtney, left onto Chapel, immediate right onto Wyoming, right through the parking lot of the
UD Early Learning Center, right onto the James F. Hall Trail and returning to Academy. The Romp will follow the same
course as the run. Awards and a post-race party will be held in front of Aetna Fire Station. Holiday entertainment and
luminaries will be featured along the course.
Date & Time
Date
Friday, December 5, 2014 Rain Date: Saturday, December 6, 2014 times & location the same
Race Time 5K Reindeer Run 7:00pm - runners will have chip-timing sponsored by
5K Reindeer Romp Immediately following start of 5K Run; this is not a timed event
Registration
On-Site Registration Opens at 5:00pm; Aetna Fire Station, Academy Street & Delaware Avenue in Newark.
Online at www.sode.org or using the registration form on the reverse side
Entry Fee
Race Packets will be available for early pickup on Wednesday at the Wilmington Running
Company in Greenville and on Thursday at the SODE Newark Office.
$25 pre-registered participants; $30 day-of
All participants will receive a long-sleeve event T-shirt, discount coupons towards
Main Street merchants and jingle bells. Antlers will be available for purchase.
Reason To Run
Special Olympics Delaware is an organization that changes lives by promoting
understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual
disabilities. Through year-round sports training, athletic competition and related
programs conducted for more than 3,700 children and adults with intellectual
disabilities, the organization creates a model community that celebrates people’s
diverse gifts. Special Olympics Delaware builds sports skills, confidence, strength,
motivation and self-esteem - not just for athletes, but for everyone involved.
www.sode.org
Mailing Address: University of Delaware / Newark, DE 19716-1901
Office Locations: 619 S. College Avenue / Newark, DE 19716 / 302.831.4653 / fax 302.831.3483
Pre-Registration Form & $25 must be postmarked by November 25 for event shirt to be available day-of the event.
Registration fee day-of - $30
(Please check) 5K Reindeer Run (TIMED) ________
5K Reindeer Romp (NOT TIMED) ______
Name: _____________________________________ DOB:____________ Age on Race Day (12/5/2014):________
Street:
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Emergency Contact:__________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone # : __________________
Payment
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Return this completed form to: Special Olympics Delaware · University of Delaware · Newark · DE · 19716-1901
Awards & Prizes
Attractions
Entertainment along the course and at the finish
Framed Award & Prizes for:
First State Ringers
Overall winners will receive GORE RUNNING WEAR® attire
Every effort will be made to accommodate size
DJ with holiday music
Male & Female: Overall
1st GORE RUNNING WEAR® Jacket
2nd GORE RUNNING WEAR® Vest
3rd GORE RUNNING WEAR® Gloves
YoUDee & the UD Tuba Players
Male & Female: Masters(40+)
1st GORE RUNNING WEAR® Gloves
The Reindeer Run is held the same night as the
City of Newark’s Parks and Recreation Winterfest
on Main & Academy Streets from 6:00 - 8:00pm.
Framed Award & SAS Cupcake certificate for:
Male & Female
1st, 2nd & 3rd place (5 year age groups)
Age Groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24,
25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Vision A Cappela
Attractions include:
Tree Lighting, Visit by Santa
Holiday Entertainment
Roasted Chestnuts & Hot Cocoa
Ice Sculpture Demonstration
Features of the Reindeer Run & Reindeer Romp
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Chip timing for runners provided by Mid-Atlantic Timing and sponsored by
Course lit by luminaries & holiday entertainment
2014 Reindeer Run Event, Long-sleeve T-Shirt & jingle bells for all registered Run & Romp participants
Bag Drop available to secure personal property during the race
Antlers will be available for purchase - $1; face-painting will be available for children
Post-event refreshments
Goodie Bag & discounts offered by downtown Newark merchants (must show bib number to qualify for discounts)
Register at www.sode.org