8K Run & 5K Family Fun Walk to
Preserve and Improve
Water Quality in the Charleston Area
The 6th Annual 8K for H2O at Folly Beach starts at 9:00 am
Saturday February 23rd, 2008
Don't wait, register today! Click here to download more info and a registration form. (pdf)
Remember to bring your checkbook on raceday to take part in the official 8K Silent Auction. Items for auction include: an Urban Nirvana gift certificate, Kiawah Resort kayak tours, Sandlapper Boat Harbor tour, various restaurant gift certificates, and matted prints from a local photographer.
THANKS to all of our sponsors:
|
All race proceeds are donated to a local non-profit working to improve water quality. 2008 - All proceeds from the 8K for H20 will be donated to
Friends of the Edisto (FRED). Friends of the Edisto was established in 1998 to facilitate conservation of natural and cultural resources and advocate sustainable development within the Edisto River Basin of South Carolina. FRED plans on using the donated money to improve H2O quality and provide education and outreach to the residents and many users of the Edisto River Basin. Two members of the FRED Board are MES alumni - David Lansbury & Alan Flemming! 2006 - Donated to LEEP - Lowcountry Environmental Education Program 2005 - Almost 200 racers, $3000 raised
and donated to Lowcountry
Earth Force |
Registration
Received before February 23rd, 2008:
8K Run - $14.00, 5K Walk - $12.00
Received on/after February 23rd, 2008:
8K Run - $16.00, 5K Walk - $14.00
(T-shirts for race day registrations available while supplies
last.)
Awards
8K Road Race awards to top overall M/F winners. This year awards will be water bottles!
Age group awards to top 3 in each division; M/F - 17 and under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70+.
Food and beverages will be provided for all registered participants.
Schedule of Events
8:00 am • Late Registration
9:00 am • 8K run; Timed event
9:05 am • 5K walk; Untimed Event
10:30 am • Award Ceremony
Race Packets and T-Shirts
Race packets and T-shirts may be picked up on Race Day starting at 7:45 am at the registration tables located near the Folly Fishing Pier on Center Street. If you don't indicate a shirt size on your registration, you'll get a large.
Due to scheduling and course permits, the race is RAIN OR SHINE! No refunds. No exceptions.
Julia Carter, 843.367.1905