Who: Your friends, neighbors and coworkers and YOU!
What: Participants will race up 35 flights of stairs as part of The Second Annual Vertical Dash for Diabetes Race and Health Fair. Participants will receive a t-shirt and goody bag for taking part in this year’s race. The health fair will be located in the Rotunda of the TownPavilion Building.
When: Saturday, January 26, 2008. Packet pick-up begins at 8:00 AM. Race begins at 9:00 AM. Racers will start in 10 second intervals.
Where: Town Pavilion. 1111 Main Street, Kansas City, MO (12th and Main downtown Kansas City.)
Why: Hosted by KCFit.net as a fundraiser for the local American Diabetes Association. The event is expected to raise $15,000 for diabetes education, advocacy, and research to find a cure for this serious disease. With more than 365,000 people affected by diabetes in the greater Kansas City community, fundraising for research to find a cure has become critically important. This is the first year of what we expect to become a lasting tradition in the metro Kansas City Area. Imagine 250 runners – racing up the 35 stories of the Town Pavilion Building to help prevent and cure diabetes and help improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pick-up will be held January 25, 2008 from 11am-7pm at Garry Gribbles Ward Parkway location. Packets can also be picked up race day, January 26, 2008 from 8-9am at the Town Pavilion Building. You can also register at the packet pick-ups.
FAQ's:
Do I have to race up the stairs?
No you do not have to race up the stairs. We welcome anyone of any fitness level who is interested in walking up the stairs. The goal of this event is to raise money for the American Diabetes Association, while encouraging individuals to take part in physical activity.
Where is parking for this event, is it free, do we need a special pass?
Participants will park in the Town Pavilion Garage and parking is free.
Will there be door prizes?
Yes, Garry Gribbles is providing door prizes for race participants.
Do participants receive t-shirts?
Yes
Will there be food and beverage provided for the participants?
Yes, Price Chopper is providing snacks and beverages for the event.
