Running Zone Race Series (2007-2008)


I Run For Pizza 5K
Saturday, August 18th

Windover Farms 7:30 am

Pumpkins in the Park 5K
Friday, October 26th

Cocoa Village at 6:30 p.m.

Jingle Bell 2 Miler
Saturday, Dec. 15th

Satellite Beach Library 5:45 pm

Brevard Zoo 3K
Saturday, March 8th

Dino Dash 3K 7:30 am

Run for the Gecko 5K
Saturday, May 10th

BCC Melb. Campus 7:30 am

Download the 2007-2008 Running Zone Race Series Brochure (PDF File)

Running Zone Race Series Results

The Running Zone Race Series standings are updated through Race # 4 and the Brevard Zoo Dino Dash 3K. With 1 series event remaining (Run for the Gecko 5K), Doug Butler continues to lead in the overall men's division with 260 points followed by Chris Rego with 240 points. For the overall women's division, Melissa Jones is still out front with 310 points followed by Jessica Crate with 290 points.

For complete results, click the applicable category below.

Age Group Male - Overall Male

Age Group Female - Overall Female


Race Series Rules and Guidelines:

Race Series Rules and Guidelines:

Running Zone welcomes you to the 3rd annual Running Zone Race Series. This year we have expanded our race series to five events. Our series now has 3 5K’s a 3K and a 2 miler. There is $3,150 in gift certificates and prizes available to the top finishers. Sign up for all 5 races at once and receive a 20% discount on each of the races. Series registration must be received by August 17th.

The five races are:

I Run For Pizza 5K, Sat. Aug. 18th in Windover Farms (7:30 am)
§ One Beautiful Fast Loop through Windover Farms
§ Literally Run for Pizza, Pizza Party after Race
§ Pizza Awards
§ Free Kiddie Run

Pumpkins in the Park, Friday, Oct. 26th in Cocoa Village (6:30 pm)
§ Best Halloween Costume Contest
§ Halloween Goodie Bags to All Finishers
§ Fun Pumpkin Awards
§ Free Li’l Goblins Kid’s Run
§ An Awesome Course along the Indian River
§ Benefits Junior League of Central and North Brevard including Cygnet House and Other Projects

Jingle Bell Run 2 Miler, Sat. Dec. 15th at the Satellite Bch Library (5:45 pm)
§ Santa Hats to the 1st 350 Entrants
§ Jingle Bells on Everyone’s Shoes
§ Best Holiday Costume and Fun Stocking Awards
§ Homemade Gecko Cookies
§ Santa will arrive on Fire Truck
§ Free Santa’s Little Helper Kid’s Run
§ Benefits The Haven

Brevard Zoo’s Dino Dash 3K, Sat. March 8th at the Zoo (7:30 am)
§ See the Zoo’s New Dinosaur Exhibit
§ Check out Zoo Animals during the Run/Walk
§ 50% Off Admission for All Participants on Race Day
§ Free Li’l Dinosaur Kiddie Run
§ Benefits Brevard Zoo

Run for the Gecko 5K, Sat. May 10th at BCC Melbourne Campus (7:30 am)
§ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kid’s Run
§ Fast, flat course
§ Gecko Awards
§ Free Kid’s Run
§ Benefits TNT (The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

Amenities

All of Running Zone race series events will have awesome technical (moisture wicking/non-cotton) tee shirts. In addition, there will be a guest appearance by Zippy, our Gecko mascot, to start each of the free kid’s runs and to help with the awards presentation. Our standard overall and age group awards will be presented for each race along with a lot of door prizes and giveaways.

Registration

Please use the back page of this brochure to register for any of Running Zone Race Series races. Registration is also available on Active.com (search for Running Zone Race Series) Day of race registration opens 1 hour before all races. Late registration closes 10 minutes before each race begins. Award ceremony immediately following each race.

Please mail all registration forms to:

Running Zone, Inc.
3680 N. Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32935

Please make checks or money orders payable to: Running Zone

Fees
Individual Registration: $ 25.00
Series Registration: $100.00 * (sign up for all 5 races)

*Receive a 20% discount for signing up for all of the races in the series at once. Must be received by August 17th, one day prior to the start of the 2007-2008 series.

Optional Kid’s Registration: $15.00 (see restrictions below)**

**Any child 12 years old or under may elect to have a cotton shirt in lieu of a technical running shirt. (Youth medium sizing only)

Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Team Challenge:

This year we are offering a team competition for each of our races (not the series). Each team consists of at least five members with one of the members being the opposite sex. The top four of the same sex and the 1st member of the opposite sex will be scored. Awards will be given to the top three teams.

School Team Challenge: (Elementary and Middle Schools Only)

An award will be given to the elementary or middle school that has the largest participation. The School Team Challenge applies to each race and not the series.

Prize Money
There is $3,150 in gift certificates and prizes for the top finishers.

Overall Male & Female Winners - $200 Gift Certificate & Free Entry to the 2008-2009 Race Series

2nd Place Overall Male & Female Winners - $100 Gift Certificate & Free Entry to the 2008-2009 Race Series

3rd Place Overall Male & Female Winners - $75 Gift Certificate & Free Entry to the 2008-2009 Race Series

Top Male & Female Masters Winners - $50 Gift Certificate & Free Entry to the 2008-2009 Race Series

Age Group Male & Female Winners - $ 50 Gift Certificate

Eligibility
Series races are scored for runners and walkers in all age categories. Participants in the series must run a minimum of three series races to be eligible for the series awards.

Standard Race Series Age Divisions
8 & Under 30-34 55-59
9-11 35-39 60-64
12-14 40-44 65-69
15-19 45-49 70-74
20-24 50-54 75+
25-29

Scoring & Points
The first 10 runners/walkers overall will receive 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 points in the open competition. The first 10 runners/walkers within each age group will receive 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point in their age group competition. All other members who finish will receive 1 point in their age group competition.

At the end of the series, individuals who accumulate the most points receive awesome gift certificates and prizes and are recognized by Running Zone in June 2008.

Standings
The standings after each race will be calculated and displayed on Running Zone’s website. www.runningzone.com.

Directions
I Run for Pizza 5K: Windover Farms: (From Wickham Rd. go west on Post Road, approx. 1 mile turn right into Windover Farms – Pavilion on right

Pumpkins in the Park: From Interstate 95, take Exit 201 East on to State Road 520 for 4 miles. Turn right on Brevard Ave. Parking is available adjacent to Riverfront Park, in Cocoa Village Public Parking area and around Cocoa Village.

Jingle Bell 2 Miler: Satellite Beach Library: (From A1A, heading North, turn left on Desoto Road. Approx. ½ mile turn left on Jamaica Blvd. Approx. ½ mile, library will be at end of Jamaica Blvd.)

Brevard Zoo’s Buzzard’s Bait 3K: Heading south on I-95 to Exit 191. Turn left off ramp on Wickham Rd. heading east. The Zoo is 1/2 mile on the right.

Run for the Gecko 5K: Brevard Community College Wickham Park Pavilion. Brevard Community College is on the left between Post Road and Parkway Road heading south on Wickham Road.

Pickup
Race Packets will be available for pickup the day before each race at Running Zone from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Running Zone is located at 3680 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne between Parkway and Post Road. Visit Running Zone’s website for directions at www.runningzone.com or call (321) 751-8890.

More Info
For further information, please visit us on the web at www.runningzone.com or contact Race Director, Denise Piercy at Running Zone by phone at (321) 751-8890 or by email at dpiercy@runningzone.com