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Inaugural Mountain View Fire Drill 5K/10K Is Saturday
More than 400 runners and walkers are expected at the Shoreline Park event. There are three different races, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW - More than 400 runners and walkers of varying levels are expected at this Saturday’s Inaugural Mountain View Fire Drill 5K/10K and Kids’ Fun Run, held at Shoreline Park in Mountain View.
The new event will support the active efforts of the Mountain View Firefighters Random Acts, a local non-profit organization.
On Saturday, February 20, check-in and race-day registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with the 10K starting at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 9:00 a.m.
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The Kids’ Fun Run will commence at 9:45 a.m.
WHERE:
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Attendees will meet up at Mountain View’s Shoreline Park, 3070 North Shoreline Blvd., at Lot E – home base for the event’s start & finish and check-in area. Both the 5K walk/run and 10K run courses are flat and paved, and follow through Shoreline Park, featuring scenic views of the Bay and Wetlands. The Kids’ Fun Run course stays within the grounds of Shoreline Park, Lot E.
WHO:
About the beneficiary of this race: Mountain View Firefighters Random Acts is a 501(C)3 charity created by dedicated firefighters from the Mountain View Fire Department who truly believe that individuals can make a difference in our community. Their purpose is to perform random acts of good in the Mountain View area, and sometimes in the state.
Often, as firefighters respond to calls for help, they observe situations where people need a helping hand or something that will improve their quality of life. They look for opportunities to compassionately meet the needs of people and make a difference through our random acts of kindness. The organization maintains a website at www.mvffrandomacts.org.
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FEES:
5K/10K Youth 17 & under $30 per person, Adult 18 and Over $40. per person
Kids’ Fun Run - (ages 6-12) $12
Included in entry fee, custom t-shirt, post race refreshments.
Tickets, registration available here.
AWARDS:
5K/10K to top male/female overall and masters 50+.
Medals three deep in 10-year increments.
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