Come Run with Ronald McDonald at the 10th Annual Runnin’ for the House 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
Come Run with Ronald McDonald at the 10th Annual Runnin’ for the House 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
Presented by McDonald’s of Greater Las Vegas – Saturday, May 17, 2014
Who: Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Las Vegas
What:
- Runnin’ for the House 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
- Pancake breakfast, family festival, and tours of the House
- Event t-shirts and goody bags for the first 750 race registrants
When:
- Saturday, May 17, 2014
- Registration begins at 6 am; Race begins at 7 a.m.
- Packet pick up Friday, May 16th 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults $25, Children (under 12) & Seniors (65+) $20
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE $40.00 ON RACE DAY.
Register as a team of 10 or more and save $5 per person
Las Vegas, NV (April 14, 2014) – Lace up your running shoes and come run with Ronald McDonald at the 10th annual Runnin’ for the House 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday May 17, 2014. “We’re excited to have activities for the whole family plus a free pancake breakfast for registrants, said Alyson McCarthy, Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Las Vegas. “This is a fun way for families and groups to raise money for a great cause, while exercising and having a good time.” Ronald McDonald himself will do a fun pre-race warm-up at 6:45 a.m. and start the race at 7 a.m. with Chet Buchanan from 98.5 KLUC. Don’t want to get out of bed that early? Donate your entry fee to provide a warm bed for a family staying at the Ronald McDonald House!
Three registration categories are available: 5K Competitive (timed), 5K Non-Competitive (untimed), and 1 mile walk. Top Gun Timing will determine male and female awards three deep in each age division. For competitive runners, the 5K course is certified by USA Track & Field. Discounts are available for teams of ten or more. Participants who wait until the day of the race to register will pay a $40.00 registration fee for all races.
Runnin’ for the House 2014 is presented by McDonald’s of Greater Las Vegas and supported by Lexus of Las Vegas, KLUC 98.5, NV Energy, The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank, Coca Cola, Century Link, and Southwest Medical Associates.
All Proceeds from Runnin’ for the House benefit RMHC of Greater Las Vegas, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides temporary housing for families who travel to Las Vegas to receive critical medical treatment for their children. RMHC of Greater Las Vegas also supports programs that directly benefit children and families in the Las Vegas area through grants, scholarships and community outreach projects. For more information and to register visit www.rmhlv.org or call (702) 252-4663.
About RMHC® of Greater Las Vegas
Believing that every child deserves a comfortable and supportive place to grow, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Greater Las Vegas is a non-profit, 501c3 organization that creates and supports programs that directly improve the health, education and well-being of children in our community. We fulfill our mission by providing a homeaway- from-home at the Ronald McDonald House® for families who travel to Las Vegas to receive critical medical treatment for their children, and manage programs that service the immediate needs of children and families in our community. For more information, visit www.rmhlv.org.