Awards
This year, we will be giving away more than $15,000 dollars in individual and school participants who demonstrate superior participation in the event.
Overall and Division Awards
Once again this year’s awards will be distributed for top finishers by gender, both overall and of age divisions. The overall male and female winners in the 5k and 10ks* will receive $750 for 1st place, $400 for 2nd place, and $200 for 3rd place. Awards will also be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each age group male and female winners. Please check back soon for more information on the 2008 age division awards!
In addition this year we are proud to again host the 10K Washoe County Championship. This will include an additional $500 award for the (i) Masters (40 and over) male and female Champions as well as the (ii) Overall (under 40) male and female Champions in the 2008 Run for Education 10k.
Children who participate in the Red Robin Fun Runs will receive a special finisher award medal.
*Note: Overall winners not eligible for an Age Division award. Awards must be picked up at the Awards' Table the day of the event, as soon as final results are posted. (Awards will not be mailed to participants.)
Special School Awards
Elementary Schools:
The WCSD elementary school with the most students participating will win $2,000 to be used for fitness and physical education purposes. The second and third place schools will each win $1,500 and $1,000 respectively for the same purpose. In addition, the winning school will also take home the Ed Colt Travelling Trophy for the year. The first, second and third place schools also receive Run for Education banners to permanently display in their schools commemorating their victories.
Middle and High Schools:
The WCSD middle school and the WCSD high school with the highest number of participants will each also receive $500 to be used by their school’s Physical Education Departments to assist with
funding gaps. A minimum of 20 students must participate in the run for their school to be eligible for a special school award.
Non Public Schools located in Washoe County:
For the top three (3) non public schools located in Washoe County who have the highest number of participants, there will also be grants of $2,000 (first highest participation), $1,500 (second highest participation), and a $1,000 (third highest participation) for the top schools. A minimum of 20 students must participate in the run for their school to be eligible for a special school award.
JROTC Divisions:
Finally, we’d like to encourage WCSD JROTC divisions to participate in the 2008 Run for Education and are pleased to offer a $500 donation to be used for their physical training needs to that JROTC unit with the most participants.
This is a great opportunity for your school to earn extra money!
So come on out, show your school spirit and you’ll help your school earn extra money. We hope to see you and your school there!
2007 AWARDS WERE:
For adult divisions (above 20yrs), the division prizes are $100 gift cards generously donated by
Wal-Mart (1st place), fabulous Asics running bags from Eclipse Running (2nd place), and $25 gift certificates for Red Robin Restaurants (3rd place). For youth divisions (under 19 years), the division prizes are five free sessions with Double Diamond Athletic Club's Parisi Speed School as well as a Parisi t-shirt (1st place), movie tickets (2nd place), and $10 gift cards generously provided by Jamba Juice (3rd place). |
