About SMA

WHO:
Anyone who enjoys running, walking or wheelchair racing. No rollerblades or bikes. Children 8 yrs. and under can participate in the Beaver Trot (1/20 mile). Ribbons and T-shirts to all Trotters!

WHEN:
Saturday, September 19th, 2009
5K & 1 Mile Frolic begins at 8 a.m.
Beaver Trot begins at 9 a.m.

WHERE:
The run starts and ends west of Urbandale Avenue
and Beaver Avenue in Des Moines. The route winds through scenic Beaverdale. Walkers will line up behind runners. Beaver Trotters line up at 44th and Urbandale Ave. at 9 a.m.

WHY:
To benefit Families of SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) and celebrate the 2009 Beaverdale Fall Festival, Inc.
All proceeds go to Families of SMA Iowa Chapter to support SMA research.

REGISTRATION:
1. By mail (Entry Form) or...
2. Friday, Sept. 18th, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the dental office at 2901 Beaver Avenue.
3. At the run site on Sept. 19 beginning at 6:30 a.m. Registration ends at 7:30 a.m. Register online before midnight on 9/15 at
www.fsma.org/beaverdash

FEES:
$20 - on/before 9/10/09
$25 - on/after 9/11/09
$28 - on 9/19/09
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Family (5 max., immediate members only):
$80 - on/before 9/10/09
$90 - on/after 9/11/09
$100 - on 9/19/09
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Beaver Trot:
$10 - entry deadline 8 a.m. 9/19

REFRESHMENTS:
Yogurt, juice, fruit, cookies and more for entrants after the race.

THE COURSE:
Flat loop on cement and asphalt surfaces for both
races. Splits at each mile. Traffic control provided by Des Moines Police Department, with lead and trail bikers. First Aid donated by Tim Neil and staff.

RESULTS:
Beginning in 2009, the Beaverdash will not be a timed event. While there will not be any medals, small prizes will be awarded to the first male and female finisher in the 1 mile and 5k, and ribbons will be awarded to all Beavertrot participants. A clock will still be set up for runners to check their time. A raffle will be still be held.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please call FSMA Iowa Chapter at 986-2181.

PLEASE NOTE:
No refunds. Registrations received by Sept. 11 are guaranteed T-shirts at packet pick-up. Please don't mail on or after Sept. 13. Those entering race at packet pick-up will receive T-shirts following the race while supplies last.

T-SHIRTS:
2009 13th Anniversary BeaverDash/FSMA T-shirt by nationally known Des Moines cartoonist Buck Jones.

PACKET PICKUP OCCURS:
1. Friday, Sept. 18, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the dental office at 2901 Beaver Avenue.
2. At the race site on 9/19 until 7:30 a.m.