The 15th Annual

Parker Road Race

and Springfest

May 23, 2010

USATF Sanctioned and Certified

     Tot Trot 9:30 AM

2 Mile Race and Walk at 10:00 AM

5 Mile Race at 11:30 AM

Location:

Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
 49 Antietam Street
 Devens, MA 01434  

Parker Classic Road Race and Springfest draws a field of runners to to scenic and historic Fort Devens for certified and sanctioned 2-mile and 5-mile competitions.  The race boasts 5-mile and 2-mile courses that wind through Devens' tree-lined roadways, past historic buildings. Following the race, enjoy all the fun at the Springfest, with lots of activities for you and your family.  The Springfest includes raffle table, massage tent, DJ and live music, book and plant sales, kid games and face painting, and food, food, food!

Registration_______________________________________________

Online registration is available at www.signmeup.com

or contact rrchair2008@yahoo.com to have a form either mailed or emailed to you.

Entry Fees:_____________________________________________

                    $20 before May 1st 

                    $23 late registration (after May 8th )

Free, limited edition t-shirt guaranteed to everyone whose registration is received by May 8th.

All entries are non-refundable. Numbers are non-transferable.

Packet Pickup:___________________________________________

Pick up bibs and racer packets at F.W. Parker School on Saturday, May 22nd from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM or on race day from 9:00 AM until 15 minutes before the start of each race. 

Race Divisions:_________________________________________

Tot Trot 

2 Mile walk

2 Mile and 5 Mile run

     Male and Female:

-14 and under

-15-35

-36-50

-50-60

-60+

Awards:_________________________________________________

Trophies and medals to the top three fastest male and female runners in each of the age divisions.

Free Raffle:______________________________________________

All participa Race entrants will receive a free raffle ticket. Prizes to include fitness club trial memberships, gift certificates from local businesses, restaurants and more!  

Road Race book sale:_____________________________________

Parker Road Race Book Sale will be bigger than ever with over 300 books available for purchase. About 80% of these will be older works of fiction geared toward adult readers featuring authors such as Bellow, Tyler, Murdoch, Waugh, Nabokov, and West.

All proceeds from the Book Sale benefit the Parker Library's book budget as we continue to update and expand our collection for teens and young adults.

Post Race Activities:_____________________________________

After the race please join us as we fire up the grills for a post-race Springfest.  All walkers, runners, families, and friends are invited to enjoy a savory cookout, games, music, massage and more.  Don’t miss it.  It’s the perfect way to spend a spring afternoon.

Amenities:________________________________________________

USATF certified route, water stops at 1.5, 2.5, and 4 miles; timed splits at 1, 2, 3, 4 miles; first aid on site; indoor bathrooms; post race refreshments; ample free parking. Timing services provided by Yankee Timing.

Sponsorship:______________________________________________

This race is hosted by the Parker Essential Fund (PEF) and proudly supported by the Parker school community.  All race proceeds directly enhance educational activities at F.W. Parker Charter Essential School.  Since 1995, the tax-exempt PEF has donated more than $120,000 to the Parker School to fund essential school functions, including:

Specialized classroom equipment, such as 3D modeling software

Books

Wellness equipment

Faculty training

Arts programs

Community outreach programs 

THE F. W. PARKER CHARTER ESSENTIAL SCHOOL__________________

A 6-year public secondary school located in Devens, Massachusetts, Parker was founded in 1995 as one of the state’s first charter schools. Enrollment in the Parker School is open by lottery to all Massachusetts residents in grades 7-12.  Over 360 students from 40 Massachusetts communities currently attend the school.  The school is based on a set of principals that call for personalized instruction, academic achievement, and community service.

  Click here to access the Parker School website

For More DETAILS/Registration____________________________________

Contact:  Dawn de Freitas, Chair

Phone:  (978) 582-1209

Email:   rrchair2008@yahoo.com

Parker Road Race Results by Yankee Timing and www.coolrunning.com 

**For more information on other races in our area, please click on one of the links below:

Groton Road Race, Groton, MA
Harvard Races, Harvard, MA
Westford Road Race, Westford, MA
Janis Bresnahan 5K for Education, Ayer, MA

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