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Friesen 5K Run with the Canes

Races: 5K Run/Walk/200 and 100 yards Kids Dash
Date: September 11, 2011
Location: RBC Center, Raleigh, NC
Time: 9:00 AM

Race Description

The Inaugural Friesen 5K Fun Run in 2006 was held to celebrate Carolina Hurricanes Head Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach Peter Friesen’s day with the Stanley Cup. In the 5 years, this event has been held, over 8500 Caniacs have participated and over $200,000 has been raised for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Eastern North Carolina.

Come out and run with Peter Friesen as well as several Hurricanes players, coaches and staff in this fun filled event around the RBC Center and surrounding parking lots.

Top 3 Overall Male and Female runners receive awards. All registered participants will be eligible for special drawings including autographed items donated by the Hurricanes players.

Team Competition

The team with the highest fundraising will receive a special award from Peter Friesen and the Carolina Hurricanes. All teams must designate a Captain and have a team name. Funds raised must be turned in before the run on Sunday.

Funds may be turned in at:
Leukemia & Lymphoma of Eastern North Carolina’s office
Monday, September 5th – Friday, September 9th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
401 Harrison Oaks Blvd
Suite 200
Cary, NC 27513

Special note: You can leave your registration information and payment with LLS at this time as well.

Drawing for Special Prizes

All registered participants will be eligible for drawings that the conclusion of the races for autographed items from the Carolina Hurricanes players as well as special prizes from our sponsors and the Carolina Hurricanes organization.

Course

The race begins and ends on the front lawn of the RBC Center. Parking is available by entering from Blue Ridge Road via West Chase Blvd. or from Trinity Road at Gate 9 at Carter-Finley Stadium or from Edwards Mill Rd.

Registration Details

Entry Fee’s

5K Run /Walk – $25 early
5K Run /Walk – $30 Beginning Sept 1
100/200 Yard Kids Dash – $10

Packet Pickup

Saturday, September 10 From 10:00 AM – Noon
New Balance
6204-121
Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh
September 11 From 7:00 AM until race begins at 9:00 AM
RBC Center Lawn

Schedule

07:00 am – Late Registration
07:00 am – Late Packet pickup
09:00 am – 5k Start
10: 15 am – 100 yard kids dash
10:20 am – 200 yard kids dash
10:30 am – Awards

Timing/Awards

Race will be electronically timed, so runners who wish for an official time will need to pick up their timing chip at Registration.

Tshirts

Pre-registered participants will receive an official Friesen 5k Run with the Canes shirt (including kids dash runners).
Please register by September 5th to guarantee a shirt!

Results / Photos

Race results will be updated on this on website on race day. Please visit our RESULTS page.

You can also find all your races results on www.bigfootrunning.com. At most of our events we also have professionals race photography. Visit our RESULTS page for updates.

Cancellation Policy

In the event the race should be canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Race Director or Race Committee (inclement weather or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will not be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined. Information will be available on ncraces.com

Rules / Guidelines

Sorry, but for safety reasons, we do not allow dogs, bicycles, inline skates or any means of transportation other than running, walking or wheelchairs. Running baby strollers are allowed but must have a minimum of 6″ wheels. Race Director reserves the right to reject any entry or to remove any participant from the race course without explanation.