JOLLY ELF TRAIL RUN
December 12, 2009  - Bond Park   Cary, NC
A Second Empire GRAND PRIX series event hosted by St. Michael School

Fred G Bond Metro Park
801 High House Road
Cary, NC 27513

Join us for our 4th Annual Jolly Elf Trail Run on Saturday, December 12th at Cary's Bond Park.  As part of the Second Empire GRAND PRIX series, this fun-filled event includes a competitive 5K, a One Mile Fun Run and a 200 Yard Kid's Dash.  This event is a great, healthy way to kick off the holiday season!

St. Michael's Jolly Elf Run, a holiday themed running event, includes a DJ, announcer, tasty treats, cheering elves, and the sound of bells ringing as runners make their way through Bond Park. 

**PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE MOST FESTIVE DRESSED RUNNERS**

Mark your calendars for a fun-filled family event, December 12, 2009.  All those involved are touched with the positive energy and smiles aplenty.

SEE HIGHLIGHTS FROM JOLLY ELF TRAIL RUN 2008  - When you see the School News Page use the right-hand scrollbar,  scroll down to December 18th's Press Release of Jolly Elf Trail Run (JETR) 2008 and their photo galleries.  In fact, Cary News featured JETR photos in mid-December 2008. 

For more information contact Cid Cardoso Jr. (919)466-0101 ext. 8

 		    
Click for Mail-in Registration Form.......OR.......Click Event To Register Online
 
5K Run 9:00am $20 pre-registration/$25 race day
One Mile Fun Run 8:30am $10 for adults/$10 for kids
200 Yard Kid's Dash 10:15am $5.00
     

**T-Shirts guaranteed to those who pre-register by December 5th.**
     
PACKET PICK-UP And REGISTRATION

RACE DAY CHECK-IN

  

    AGE DIVISIONS
Bond Park Kiwanis Shelter

Bond Park Kiwanis Shelter

  

9 & under        10 - 12

Friday, December 11, 2009

begins at 7:15 a.m.

   13 – 15            16 – 19
1:30-5:30 p.m.

Parking at Bond Park is limited.

   20 – 24            25 – 29
 

Additional parking is available

   30 – 34            35 – 39
  At St. Michael’s Church   40 – 44            45 – 49
      50 – 54            55 – 59
     

60 - 69            70 - 74
     

 75 - 79            80 +    

Visual Trail Course click here

Jolly Elf Trail Run:  Course Details

The 5K Run main event traverses through the paved and gentle hilly trails of scenic Bond Park, in the heart of Cary.  The course is mostly hard-packed wood chips and grass with some pavement between trails.  Good footing exists throughout the entire course.  Along the way, you'll enjoy the encouragement and cheers of elves, cheerleaders and their families.

The One Mile Fun Run course is a beautiful, generally flat, jaunt through mostly open areas adjacent to the scenic woods of Bond Park.  This Fun Run enjoys similar good footing consisting mostly of hard-packed wood chips, and grass with some pavement between trails.  Walkers are welcome, too.

The 200 Yard Kid's Dash is a blast on the grass...all the little ones enjoy this one --- with goodies to collect upon finishing.
 

Second Empire Grand Prix Details:

The Jolly Elf Trail Run is the final 2009 race in the Second Empire Grand Prix Series.  What a great way to end your year and pick up a few extra Grand Prix points.  The Grand Prix has expanded this year and consists of eight of the best races in the Raleigh area.  The Grand Prix Series offers Grand Prix points for competing runners in each race.  Grand Prix individuals accumulating the most points receive money and prizes.  For more information on the Second Empire Grand Prix racing series go to:  www.secondempireraceraleigh.com
 

RACE RULES:
 

*Pacing or companion runners are not allowed.

*Unregistered runners are not allowed .

*Numbers must be worn on the front and be visible at all times.

*Runners must follow the marked trail, proceed without unauthorized physical or mechanical assistance from others.

*Race officials will determine order of finish if runners cross the finish line together.

*Runners must give passing room as soon as reasonably possible to a runner who asks for the trail. 

*Please do not run additional training miles on the course on race day because it compromises the safety and enjoyment of the race for others.   

*Runners must complete the distance they sign up for to receive an award.

*For safety, runners who withdraw during the run must inform a race official or aid station volunteer.

*No littering, smoking or consumption of alcohol permitted on the course.
*Anyone who breaks race rules will be disqualified from this race and from future events.
 

 

 

** ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL **
 

Thanks to our Jolly Elf Trail Run Sponsors:

 

 


www.raleighhand.com

                     

 

                                          Second Empire Grand Prix Race Sponsors