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 20th, 2008
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 2008 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. 19th, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at US BANK, Beaver Avenue and Urbandale Avenue.
3. At the race site on Sept. 20 beginning at 6:30 a.m. Registration ends at 7:30 a.m. Register online before midnight on 9/16 at www.fsma.org/beaverdash

FEES:
$20 - on/before 9/11/08
$25 - on/after 9/12/08
$28 - on 9/20/08
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Family (5 max., immediate members only):
$80 - on/before 9/11/08
$90 - on/after 9/12/08
$100 - on 9/20/08
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Beaver Trot:
$10 - entry deadline 8 a.m. 9/20

AWARDS/AGE DIVISIONS:
Male & Female for 5K and 1-Mile Runs only;
10 and under / 11-14 / 15-19 / 20-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60 and over.

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.

PRIZES/RESULTS:
Awards go to 1st and 2nd place male and female 5K runners and 1st place male and female 1-mile runners. Medals to the top 3 male and female 5K runners in each age division. Medals also to the top male and female

1-mile runners in each age division. Winners will be posted at the Information Booth at the Fall Festival Saturday afternoon. Results can also be viewed on this web site.

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

PLEASE NOTE:
No refunds. Registrations received by Sept. 12 are guaranteed T-shirts at packet pick-up. Please don't mail on or after Sept. 14. Those entering race at packet pick-up will receive T-shirts following the race while supplies last.

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS:
2008 12th Anniversary BeaverDash/FSMA T-shirt by nationally known Des Moines cartoonist Buck Jones.PACKET PICKUP OCCURS
1. Friday, Sept. 19, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at US BANK at Beaver Ave. and Urbandale Ave.
2. At the race site on 9/20 until 7:30 a.m.