'Hook and Ladder' Run to Benefit Local Charities

Information from the Livermore Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation--

The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation will be hosting the 5th Annual Hook and Ladder Run, Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Wente Vineyards, located at 5050 Arroyo Rd. Livermore, CA 94550. 

This event will include a 5K run/walk, 10K run, and a kids’ 1 mile fun run. The event benefits the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 that supports, injured and fallen firefighters, the Burn Foundation and other local charities in the Tri-Valley. Through April 30th, registration is $30.00 for the 5K or 10K ($20 for those 17 and under) and $10.00 for the kids’ 1 mile fun run.

On May 1st, 5K and 10K registration fees increase by $7.00 and kids 1 mile fun run by $5.00. Registration closes May 25th, or when sold out.

Starting time for the 5K and 10K is 8:00 a.m., followed by the kids’ 1 mile fun run beginning at 9:30a.m. Our first four 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 1,500.

Please keep in mind that when we reach 1,500 participants, we will close registration, so be sure to sign up early. The 5K is a stroller friendly run/walk that is a 50/50 paved, dirt road course. The 10K is 90/10 dirt and paved road. Strollers are not permitted on the 10K course. Both courses travel through Sycamore Grove Park.

The Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run (for ages 12 & under) will take place at Wente Vineyards. No dogs are allowed on either of the courses or the fun run. Awards will be given 3 deep in each age group (M & F) 12 and under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Special prizes for overall top 3 male and female race winners 5K and 10K run. Top 20 male and female racers in both 5K and 10K will receive a “TOP TWENTY’ technical tee shirt. 

Special top 3 Firefighter awards for both 5K and 10K. Ribbons, fire prevention materials, 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 tee 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 1,500 participants. Event website: www.onyourmarkevents.com .