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Colorado Rockies Home Run for the Homeless

Home Run for the Homeless


The 2009 Colorado Rockies
Home Run for the Homeless
is Sunday, May 3

GO TO BAT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY!

5k Run

8:15 A.M. START  Sign-up for the competitive 5k Run (3.1 miles) that includes a scenic downtown course and a lap around the warning track of Coors Field! Get the players' field perspective as you run to a great post-race party and entertainment. This event is open to runners of all ages and abilities.


Fun Run participants ready at the Start Line.


Fun Run participants running with Dinger.

5k Walk

A great alternative to the competitive 5k Run. Walkers will follow the runners along the same 3.1 mile course including a lap around the warning track of Coors Field. The walk is for all ages and fitness levels, so your entire family can participate.

Kids Fun Run

9:30 A.M. START (approx.)  For kids ages 10 and under, this 1k non-competitive event will circle around the warning track of Coors Field. All children's entries are free in this event. Parents must obtain a bib number for each child and sign a waiver at the Registration tent located near 21st and Blake St. (T-shirt and free Rockies tickets do not apply to Kids Fun Run). This event will take place at the conclusion of the 5k Walk.

Post-Event Party

After your event, join us for the best post-race party in town -- free food, beverages, games and entertainment in the post-race party area located on the Coors Field main concourse.

Entry Fees:

In advance:
$30 per adult
$15 per child/senior (17 & under, and seniors 55+)

Race Day:
$35 per adult on May 3
$20 per child/senior on May 3


Fans walking in front of Coors Field.

Awards and Race Results

The first three male and female 5k Run finishers in the age groups listed below will receive a commemorative award by mail. The top three male and female overall winners will be presented with a special award at the Award Ceremony during the post-race party. All registered 5k Run and Walk finishers who provide an email address on the race registration form will be emailed personalized race results.

How to Register

ONLINE: Online registration is now closed. Participants who have registered online may pick up their bibs and t-shirts on Sunday, May 3 at the "Mail In/Online" tent.

BY MAIL: Mail-in registration is now closed.

You can pick up your official t-shirt and bib number with voucher good for TWO FREE ROCKIES TICKETS at the "Mail In/Online" tent located in front of Coors Field at 21st and Blake Streets starting at 7:00 a.m. on race day. If you have registered by mail or online, your t-shirt and bib are unavailable for pick-up prior to the event.

WALK-IN REGISTRATION: Walk-in registration is now closed.

EVENT DAY: You may register on race day starting at 7:00 a.m. at Coors Field. Look for the "Registration" tent located near 21st and Blake. Day of event registration is $35 per person for adults and $20 per child/senior.


5k Run Age Groups

14 and under
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 and over

Safety

Participants lining up next to Coors Field. Please help everyone enjoy this great event. For insurance reasons, no in-line skates, bicycles, headphones, skateboards or dogs (with the exception of service animals for guests with disabilities) will be allowed at the event. Baby joggers and strollers are permitted only at the back of the 5k Run and in the 5K Walk.

FREE T-shirt and Two Game Tickets

All registrants will receive an official 2009 commemorative Colorado Rockies Home Run for the Homeless t-shirt and bib number with a voucher redeemable for TWO FREE TICKETS to a Monday though Thursday Colorado Rockies Value or Premium home game May 6 through August 13 (offer excludes all Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Classic games). Vouchers may be redeemed at the Colorado Rockies ticket windows at Coors Field or your local Dugout Store (not valid at the Diamond Dry Goods store within Coors Field). Tickets for each game are subject to availability. Vouchers will be honored on a space-available, first-come, first-served basis. For additional ticket information please call (303) ROCKIES.

Prize Drawing

As a participant in the Colorado Rockies Home Run for the Homeless, you are automatically entered into a special raffle for Colorado Rockies merchandise, autographed items and tickets! All prizes will be given away at the Awards Ceremony following the run. You must be present to win.

Parking

Free parking will be available in Lot A -- enter off Park Avenue and Wazee Street.

Race Updates and Information

For updated event information call (303) 430-2817 or stay tuned to ColoradoRockies.com.

Be A Volunteer!

Volunteers are needed to help with day-of-event activities. Every hour of your volunteer time will help make a difference in the success of this event. Volunteers will receive a free Colorado Rockies Home Run for the Homeless t-shirt and a voucher redeemable for TWO FREE TICKETS to a Monday though Thursday Colorado Rockies Value or Premium home game May 6 through August 13 (offer excludes all Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Classic games). Tickets for each game are subject to availability and vouchers will be honored on a space-available, first-come, first-served basis. Please call (303) 430-2817 for more information, or visit www.coloevents.com to sign up.

An event to benefit the Colorado Rockies Foundation.