Racing For Education

Here's an announcement from the Livermore-Granada Boosters:

The Livermore-Granada Boosters will host the 2nd annual “Race to the Flagpole” on Veterans Day weekend, Saturday, Nov. 12. The one mile race will go through downtown Livermore starting on Third Street and finishing at Livermore’s original flagpole in Carnegie Park. This event is open to all ages and abilities and will encourage awareness and appreciation for fitness and community pride.

All proceeds will support the Livermore-Granada scholarship program. For the past 63 years, the Livermore-Granada Boosters have honored varsity scholar athletes from both high schools at our annual banquet in May. Each year substantial scholarships have been awarded by the Boosters to young men and young women who exemplify athletic excellence and high academic achievement. The Boosters believe students who excel in academics, athletics, and community service become good civic leaders. Since 1958, the Boosters have awarded more than $199,000 in scholarships. This year $26,000 needs to be raised in order to continue this tradition.

Race-day registration will begin at 7 a.m. at Carnegie Park in downtown Livermore. The race will be divided into age groups. The first age group will start at 8:30 a.m. Advance registration fees are $10 for kids ages 10 and under and $15 for ages 11 and up. On race day, all registration fees will be $5 higher.

Every participant will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Awards will be given to the top finishers in each age division. All schools in Livermore will have a chance to compete for a participation award. The school with the most participants will receive a $250 cash donation for their school. There will be an awards ceremony and a tribute to our veterans and flag.

For more information, visit www.livermoregranadaboosters.org. Application forms can be downloaded or registration can be made online. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please contact Mike Nagel, Race Director, at 925-667-6535 or email flagpolerace@yahoo.com.