2015 RESULTS
THE RACE
Saturday, March 21, 2015
8:00 a.m.
Lowes Foods at The Villages at Brunswick Forest
1152 East Cutter Crossing
Leland, NC 28451
DISTANCES OFFERED
Run or walk the 5K or 1 Mile! The 5K is timed. Strollers are welcome.
START TIMES
8:00 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
9:00 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk
Please plan to be at the start line 10 minutes prior to your race wearing your race number on the front of your shirt. Walkers and strollers are asked to line up behind the runners.
ABOUT THE RACE
The First 2000 Days 5K Run/Walk benefits Smart Start of Brunswick County. This event is a family-friendly race focusing on bringing the entire family together. The race takes place in Brunswick Forest in Leland, North Carolina. The course is flat.
ABOUT THE CAUSE
Did you know there are only 2,000 days between the time a baby is born and when that child enters kindergarten? Did you know that during that first 2000 days 90% of a child’s brain develops?
Smart Start of Brunswick County is a nonprofit agency which focuses on children from birth to five and their families, caretakers, and preschools. For more information on this great organization visit Smart Start of Brunswick County. For more information about Smart Start click here.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, March 20, 2015
Lowes Foods
1152 East Cutter Crossing in Brunswick Forest
Leland, NC 28451
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Lowes Foods
1152 East Cutter Crossing in Brunswick Forest
Leland, NC 28451
7:00 a.m. – Registration Opens
7:45 a.m. – Registration Closes
8:00 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts
9:00 a.m.- 5K Starts
10:00 a.m. – Awards (time is approximate)
THE COURSE
PARTICIPANT PERKS
RACE GIFT:
Participants who register by March 16, 2015 will be guaranteed a race hat. Those who register after March 16 will receive on a first come first serve basis starting at packet pickup.
MEDALS FOR THE KIDS:
Children 8 and Under will receive a medal as they cross the finish line in the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and the 5K.
AWARDS
5K:
♦ Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers
♦ Top 3 5K Finishers in Age Groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK:
♦ Medals for Children 8 & Under
PACKET PICKUP & ONSITE REGISTRATION
Friday, March 20, 2015
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Lowes Foods at Brunswick Forest
1152 East Cutter Crossing
Leland, NC 28451
Saturday, March 21, 2015
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
At the Race Site
1152 East Cutter Crossing
Leland, NC 28451
Pre-registered participants may pick up their race numbers and hats at packet pickup listed above. For those who wish to register in-person, you may do so at any packet pickup listed above.
REGISTRATION
Registration has closed for 2015
ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION
PARKING
Parking is available at the Lowes Foods where the race starts.
FAQ & GUIDELINES
Waiver: The Registration Agreement & Liability Waiver is linked to the Online Registration. This must be selected and approved during registration.
Packet Pick-Up: Family or Friends may pick-up your Race Packet at Packet Pick-Up.
On-Site Registration: Registration is available starting one hour prior to race start. It closes 20 minutes prior to start.
Timing: Jaguar Bib Chip Timing will be used to time this race
Weather: This race is rain or shine. It will be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled if a severe weather warning is in effect.
Refunds:
Entry Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.