Run the Valley - 5K Race/Walk, 10K Race
Run the Valley, the Golden Valley Human Services Fund's annual 5K/10K race and 5K walk, has become a successful fundraiser for organizations that benefit the community. The GVHSF allocates the funds to local human service organizations.
2013 Race Results
2014 Run the Valley
Saturday, April 12, 2013
8 am 10K run
8:10 am 5K run
8:15 am 5K walk
Begins and ends at Brookview Community Center (get directions). The 5K and 10K races will be chip-timed.
T-shirts (while supplies last), water stops and post-race complimentary snacks will be provided. Runners’ times are posted at the end of the race at raceberryjam.com and andersonraces.com.
Routes
The certified course runs through residential Golden Valley. Start and finish near the Brookview Community Center entrance, 200 Brookview Parkway.
View the certified route maps: 5k Certified Route | 10k Certified Route
Awards
Commemorative medallions are given to the first place male and female runners in each age category (under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+) for both the 5K and 10K Runs. Walkers do not receive awards.
Registration
- In Person
Register in person at Brookview Community Center, 200 Brookview Parkway (M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm)
(Special hours: April 11, 1-7 pm; April 12, 8:30 am-3 pm). Download 2013 registration form. - By Mail or Fax
Register by mail or fax anytime, but entry form and fee must be received by 3 pm Friday, April 12. Fax entry with VISA/Mastercard information to 763-512-2344. - Online
Register online at www.zapevent.com or www.active.com by April 10. There is an additional fee for online registration. - Race Day
Register at Brookview Community Center on race day between 7 and 7:45 am. Download 2013 registration form.
Race Fee
- $25 before Feb 28
- $30 March 1 - April 12 by 3 pm
- $40 on race day from 7 - 7:45 am
- NEW IN 2013: Children 12 and under may register for $15 when accompanied by an adult.
(Youth fee includes t-shirt and race number only. Chip timing is not included. To be eligible for a medal, chip timing must be used.)
Race Packets and T-shirts
Pre-registered runners can pick up race packets and long-sleeve T-shirts April 11 (1-7 pm) and April 12 (8:30 am-3 pm) at Brookview Community Center. All others will be picked up on race day beginning at 7 am.
Register before March 1 to guarantee your T-shirt size. The GVHSF will try to accomodate T-shirt size requests after March 1.
Youth M, L, XL T-shirt size guaranteed if registered by March 1.
2013 Sponsors
Corporate sponsors are Bassett Creek Dental, City of Golden Valley, Golden Valley Community Foundation, and Liberty Carton. Other sponsors include Al's Coffee, Cable 12/NWCT, Chiquita Banana, Einstein Bros Bagels, Finken Great Glacier Water, Go Health Chiropractic, Old Fashioned Donut Shoppe, Perkins Family Restaurant-Hwy 55, Perkins Family Restaurant-394, Road ID, Valley Pastries, and Yoplait USA.
Volunteer Opportunities
T-shirt Contest
The deadline for entries in the 2013 Run The Valley T-Shirt Contest has passed.
Photos by JStar Inspirations Photo
