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5th annual Run for Huntington Disease (HD)
Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 10k run, 5k run or 5k hike/walk
Register here: http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=8731
Donate and create a personalized fundraising page here: http://huntington.akaraisin.com/TorontoRunforHD
Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 10k run, 5k run or 5k hike/walk
Register here: http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=8731
Donate and create a personalized fundraising page here: http://huntington.akaraisin.com/TorontoRunforHD
8am - registration (new registrants welcome but must be registered no later than 1 hour before each run start time to receive chip timing by RRResults)
9:30am - welcome
10am - 10k run start
10:05 - 5k hike/walk start (new route and wheelchair-accessible)
10:15am - 5k run start (wheelchair-accessible)
Post-run/hike refreshments including Taste of Nature organic food bars
Awards after each distance finishes
If your fitness level is low and you'd like to walk for 5 or 10 minutes or more, or if you've just started to run, or if you're training for longer distances such as Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon or triathlons like Toronto Triathlon Festival and others, this event is for you. Those with mild to moderate Huntington disease (HD) and other movement disorders will be able to participate - the hike/walk is the best option but the 5k run route is also wheelchair-accessible.
In 2012, participants made this event Canada's largest supporting Huntington Society of Canada. Thanks to the 650 participants, sponsors, volunteers, special guests, supporters and spectators, the event netted $77,000! This event fights Huntington Disease and other neurological disorders and dementia. Click here for 2012 Race results: 10k run 5k run
9:30am - welcome
10am - 10k run start
10:05 - 5k hike/walk start (new route and wheelchair-accessible)
10:15am - 5k run start (wheelchair-accessible)
Post-run/hike refreshments including Taste of Nature organic food bars
Awards after each distance finishes
If your fitness level is low and you'd like to walk for 5 or 10 minutes or more, or if you've just started to run, or if you're training for longer distances such as Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon or triathlons like Toronto Triathlon Festival and others, this event is for you. Those with mild to moderate Huntington disease (HD) and other movement disorders will be able to participate - the hike/walk is the best option but the 5k run route is also wheelchair-accessible.
In 2012, participants made this event Canada's largest supporting Huntington Society of Canada. Thanks to the 650 participants, sponsors, volunteers, special guests, supporters and spectators, the event netted $77,000! This event fights Huntington Disease and other neurological disorders and dementia. Click here for 2012 Race results: 10k run 5k run
Thanks to promotional partners Running Room (all Ontario stores), Periwinkle Flowers, 1957 Avenue Road, and Florida Garage, 3687 Dufferin St., Toronto. Thanks to contributor Taste of Nature.
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For more info about this event, email run@hdtoronto.org
If more immediate assistance is required, call Huntington Society of Canada National office 1-800-998-7398 - Chapter Development team.
If you can't attend this event, check www.teamHD.ca for an event near you!
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