VIRTUAL RUN IN MEMORY OF SANDY HOOK

                   THE INFO BELOW IS TAKEN FROM THIS EVENTS FACEBOOK PAGE (Sandy Hook Elementary Memorial Half Marathon and 5K)http://www.active.com/half-marathon/tampa-fl/sandy-hook-elementary-memorial-half-marathon-and-5k-2013 

So glad I first saw this info on 'The Happy Runner' facebook page this morning.  Thanks, Felice!

Sandy Hook Elementary Memorial Half Marathon and 5K

My heart just like yours is broken from the tragedy. So I believe as runners we can make a difference in the lives of those affected even from afar. So this virtual race came about! Let run together to help the families affected by this horrific act!

Place
Anywhere
Any City

Description
Thank you for your interest in the Sandy Hook Elementary Memorial Half Marathon and 5K.

This is a virtual half marathon and virtual 5K. Since it is virtual, you can complete it anywhere in the world. You can run, walk, swim, bike, anything you like, and you can complete the 13.1 miles or 5K all at once, over the course of a week, or whenever you can. Please complete all miles between now and Jan 31st. This is on the honor system - you do not have to report your miles.

Registration fee for the Half Marathon is $30. The $30 covers -
• - bib (that will be mailed to you)
• - Finisher's medal (that will be mailed to you)
• - And some extra goodies (that will be mailed to you)

Registration fee for the 5K is $20. The $20 covers -
• - bib (that will be mailed to you)
• - Finisher's medal (that will be mailed to you)
• - And some extra goodies (that will be mailed to you)

Medals!
Every participant will receive a custom finisher's medal! We are working with a designer to put that together and will have pictures posted as soon as we get some. The idea we are working with is going to have a teddy bear on the medal. (we can only get a medal if at least 50 people register for each race)


Which medal will you get?
• -If less than 50 people are registered by Jan 15th, we will order something small to be given to the runners. (each race needs that many)
• -If between 75 and 100 people are registered by Jan 15th, we will order the 2" custom die cut medals. (each race needs that many)
• -If 101 or more people are registered by Jan 15th, we will order the BIG 3" custom die cut medals. (each race needs that many)

Race Benefits United Way of Western Connecticut – Sandy Hook Victims
To help those families affected by the devastating events in Newtown/Sandy Hook, Connecticut, the United Way pledges to stand with the community and everyone affected directly and indirectly by this tragic event.

United Way of Western Connecticut is committed to providing support and resources where and when they become identified and needed. As people from the area and beyond respond to this heartbreaking tragedy, they are turning to United Way looking for ways to help. In response, United Way of Western Connecticut in partnership with Newtown Savings Bank has created the 'Sandy Hook School Support Fund' that will be able to provide support services to the families and community that has been affected.

Our goal is to try to raise over $1000 for the victims!!!!


Raffles!
As soon as we have 25 registrants, we will have a raffle for a
• - Starbucks gift card
As soon as we have 50 registrants, we will have a raffle for an
• - Starbucks gift card
As soon as we have 100 registrants, we will have a raffle for another
• - Target gift card
As soon as we have 150 registrants, we will have a raffle for a
• - Amazon gift card
Prizes will be mailed with your medal

http://www.active.com/half-marathon/tampa-fl/sandy-hook-elementary-memorial-half-marathon-and-5k-2013