Alex Hoag Run For Sunshine 8th Annual 5K Race To Be Held At Security Service Field

Published on May 1, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox News Release


COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Alex Hoag Run for Sunshine has become a Colorado Springs tradition and was named best 5K Race in Colorado by Colorado Runner magazine in 2006. The Run has grown from a small neighborhood event to a huge city event. In 2008, 800+ runners and walkers are expected to participate. The Run is the primary fund-raiser for the Proteus Syndrome Foundation. Alex Hoag lost is battle the disease in 1999 and his mother, Kim Hoag, founded the race in his memory.

The $20.00 race registration fee will be waived for those who collect $100.00 or more in donations. First, second and third place awards will be given to the fastest male and female in thirteen age categories. The top three teams will also receive awards. The awards were donated by Artful Adventures and hand-painted by race volunteers. In addition, Runner's Roost has donated cash awards for the top male and female finishers overall.

Entertainment on race day will include music, Kempo Karate Demonstrations, Sox the Fox, Mascot for the Sky Sox, chickfila cows, prizes and much more.

The race is a USATF certificated course and serves as a qualifier for the Bolder Boulder race.

In addition to the race, participants are invited to feast on a pancake breakfast for a $5.00 donation to the Proteus Syndrome Foundation.

This year, a one-mile race, The Military Challenge will occur prior to the Alex Hoag Run. This event honors our military and troops from Fort Carson and Peterson Air Force Base as well as cadets from the Air Force Academy are expected to participate.

For more information, visit the Alex Hoag Run for Sunshine web site at www.alexhoagrun.org.

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