Join us for the 2nd annual Pleasanton Double Road Race Dec 22, 2013
Christmas 5k Run/Walk, Bob Anderson's Kids Cup Mile, **Santa Claus Runner Contest
http://www.doubleroadracepleasanton.com/
The place where the new sport of Double Road Racing was born, Pleasanton was the site of the first-ever Double in America last Dec. 23.
This year – exactly one day short of the one-year anniversary of that historic date– the second annual Pleasanton Double takes to the streets of this beautiful city on the same flat and fast course. The 2013 Leader Board awards will be presented at this event, which also kicks off the 2014 season.
The much-anticipated film A Long Run will be premiered in Pleasanton. And, of course, the competition itself will be more exciting than ever. Believe it or not, Pleasanton used to be nicknamed “The Most Desperate Town in the West” when it was a haunt and refuge for bandits and desperadoes during the days of the California Gold Rush. Main Street shootouts were not uncommon.
The competitors in the Pleasanton Double will participate in their own kind of Gold Rush. No bullets this time. Just beads of sweat on the brows of runners vying for the top prizes at the second Pleasanton Double. Be there!
"I loved the Double," says Cindy. "It was a very fun race. I plan to do it again," says Abel. "Will I run it again?...In a heartbeat!" stated Tim. "I loved every minute of it. This is a very unique event that I feel would be appealing to runners of all levels," said Tyson. "Really enjoyed the recovery zone," stated Kevin.
Nearly 1,400 runners registered for the first Double Road Race Pleasanton and this year we are expecting to reach 2000. Runners of all abilities are already making this a pre Christmas annual event.
"The Double Road Race is the only running event with a halftime. Run 10K first, rest and relax for about an hour, then run 5K," says Bob Anderson, who created the new sport Double Road Race.
"If you are not ready to 'Do The Double,' bring the kids for the Bob Anderson's Kids Cup Mile. All kids get a medal, and this all benefits youth running," says Pleasanton Double Race Director Justin Wall.
Double Road Race Pleasanton
When: Sunday Dec 22, 2013
Where: Pleasanton, California (48 minutes east of San Francisco, 34 minutes north of San Jose)
Start/Finish: Hart Middle School, 4433 Willow Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Events: Pleasanton Double Road Race (10K + 5K), Christmas 5k Run/Walk, Bob Anderson's Kids' Cup Mile (13 and under), Double Road Race Team Competition (Top 3 runners score), **Santa Claus Runner contest (Santa Claus runner with best costume and showing the most spirt will win $100)
2013 Pleasanton Double Schedule:
8:15am Double Road Race 10K leg
8:20am Christmas 5k Run/Walk
10:00am Double Road Race 5K leg
10:45am Bob Anderson's Kids Cup Mile
11:00am Awards Ceremony
Fullscreen capture 1312013 94831 PMEarly Bird Entry Fee: (by Dec 20) : Christmas 5k $30, Bob Anderson's Kids' Cup Mile $15, Pleasanton Double Road Race $45
Race Weekend Registration (Dec 21 and 22) - Christmas 5k $35, Bob Anderson's Kids' Cup Mile $20, Pleasanton Double Road Race $60
The Double Road Race® entry fee covers: Official race t-shirt, special tote bag, full-color race program, entry into the Recovery Zone, special two-sided medal for all Double finishers, special Double two-sided medals to the top five in each age group, and the opportunity to win some of the prize money ($4,000) for overall and age-group winners.
Run For The Kids - 100 percent of all donations will be donated to non-profit youth running programs locally and nationally to benefit youth running.
http://www.doubleroadracepleasanton.com/
Get signed up today and take advantage of early registration pricing!
