Crime & Safety

Firefighters Foundation to Hold 4th Annual Benefit Run

Proceeds from the annual Hook and Ladder Run will go toward the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation, the Burn Foundation and area charities.

Here's information provided by the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation:

The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation will be hosting the 4th Annual Hook and Ladder Run, Sunday, June 3, 2012 at located at 5050 Arroyo Road in Livermore.

This event will include a 5K run/walk, 10K run and a kids’ one-mile fun run. The event benefits the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation, a non-profit that supports injured and fallen firefighters, the Burn Foundation and local charities in the Tri-Valley.

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Through May 31, registration is $30 for the 5K or 10K and $10 for the kids’ one-mile fun run. Race-day registration is $35 and $15, respectively, and will begin at 6:30 a.m. Starting time for the 5K and 10K is 8 a.m., followed by the kids’ one-mile fun run beginning at 9:45a.m.

Our first three years have been tremendously successful and we have you to thank for that. To keep this event safe and enjoyable for all, we need to limit entries to 1,000 participants. Please keep in mind that should we reach the 1,000 participant limit we may not have day of registration.

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The 5K is a stroller-friendly run/walk that is a 50/50 paved and dirt road course. The 10K is 90/10 dirt and paved road. Strollers are not permitted on the 10K course. Both courses travel through . The kid’s one-mile fun run (for ages 12 and under) will take place at Wente Vineyards. No dogs are allowed on either of the courses or the fun run.

Awards will be given three deep in each age group (male and female): 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50- 59, 60-69, 70+.

Special prizes for overall top three male and female race winners of the 5K and 10K run. Top 20 male and female racers in both 5K and 10K will receive a “TOP TWENTY’ T-shirt. New for 2011 are special top three firefighter awards for both 5K and 10K. Ribbons and ice cream will be served to all kids participants. Water and refreshments will be provided at the end of the race.

Wente Vineyards will have additional food and wine tasting for purchase. Many of the event sponsors will have booths and all participants will receive a T-shirt and gift bag. Great raffle prizes are available to all runners and additional tickets will be available for purchase. The event is family friendly and attendance is expected to sell out at 1,000 participants.

For more information or to register visit www.onyourmarkevents.com. You can also print and fill out the registration form attached to this post.


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