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Saint Louis University Cancer Center / Billiken 5k Run and Walk
The Saint Louis University Cancer Center and Billiken Athletics invite you to join us in participating in the third annual Billiken 5K. The net proceeds from the Billiken 5K will benefit the Saint Louis University Cancer Center. The race begins at Chaifetz Arena and loops around the beautiful Midtown campus of Saint Louis University. To ensure an accurately timed race, we are providing chip timing for all runners. Support the Saint Louis University Cancer Center as we race to beat cancer one stride at a time!
Schedule of Events - Monday, Sept. 5, 2011
8:00 AM Race Start (Chaifetz Arena)
9:00 AM Awards Ceremony
Registration
To register, mailed registrations need to be postmarked by Thursday, Aug. 25. Runners may also register in person at the Billiken Ticket Office in Chaifetz Arena or online through Aug. 29. Race day registration is $25 and is available only from 7 - 7:30 a.m. (T-shirt not guaranteed for those who register on race day.) PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!!
Participation Prizes for the SLU Community
Randomly selected SLU student participants will receive a $1,000, $500 or $250 scholarship. In addition, the on-campus group, organization or department with the most registrants will receive $1,000.
Packet Pickup
Packets may be picked up Thursday, Sept. 1 and Friday, Sept. 2 at the Billiken Ticket Office in the Chaifetz Arena from noon - 5 p.m. Please help us in our effort to have a smooth and timely race by picking up packet prior to race day!!
Parking
Please park in the Olive/Compton Garage located at the corner of Olive St. and Compton Ave. Arrival must be before 7:45 a.m. the day of the race as the streets to the garage will be closed.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three in each of the following age divisions (male and female): 14 and under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 and 60+.
Marcia E. Hamilton Volleyball Classic
All race participants will receive one (1) complimentary ticket to the Marcia E. Hamilton Volleyball Classic at Chaifetz Arena. The voucher will be in the race packet. The Billikens will take on Temple Oct. 14, 2011 in the annual Pink Game to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Visit SLUBillikens.com for more volleyball information.
