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Event: 'For Women Only 5K' Print
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Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 7:30 am
Duration: 5 Hours

The finish line is only the beginning . . .
30th Annual
For Women Only 5K Run/Walk

Sunday, May 13, 2012




New for 2012, we will have a training group for those gearing up for their first race, or getting back into the swing of things.  We will meet on Monday nights, starting April 2nd at 6:30 pm on the race course.  The cost is free for Ann Arbor Track Club members, and $25 with complimentary membership to anyone who is not an AATC member.    The address is:  The Ellen Thompson Women's Health Center, located in the Specialty Centers Area, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Campus 5320 Elliot Dr., Ypsilanti, MI 48197.  The class will run for 6 weeks before the race.  Please email Rachel Ingle for more details at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
New for 2012, course adjustments will allow participants to run mostly traffic free!
 
New for 2012, we will have a yoga for runners class after the race, starting at 9:45 am.  For any interested triathletes, there is a place to bring your bike trainer and go for a spin before the race starting at 8:00 am as well.
 

Headquarters

The Ellen Thompson Women's Health Center, located in the Specialty Centers Area

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Campus
5320 Elliot Dr., Ypsilanti, MI 48197

MAIL IN REGISTRATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH.
ONLINE REGISRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, MAY 11TH at 11:00 PM.
AFTER FRIDAY, RACE DAY REGISTRATION ONLY!

The Ann Arbor Track Club is proud to host the 30th annual For Women Only ("FWO") 5K - a 3.1 mile celebration of fitness that empowers, inspires and strengthens women of all ages and athletic abilities. Our race headquarters will be the Ellen Thompson Women's Health Center on the campus of the St. Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor. Our NEW flat & fast course transverses the campus of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Please note that due to insurance regulations, no baby strollers or baby joggers are permitted on the course Gault Race Management will provide accurate timing through use of the ChampionChip. We thank the Saint Joseph Mercy Women's Health Services for their continued support.

2012 Photographs

Photographs of the 30th annual For Women Only Run wiil be taken by Greg Sadler Photography. Click on this link to view and order photos a few days after the race or to view 2011 photos as well.

T-Shirts

Awesome, women's specific, designer race shirts are guarenteed to the first 300 entries only, sizes small through XXL. This finisher's shirt is a great way to brag about your accomplishment at FWO!

Optional Teams

Mother/Daughter, Sister/sister, grandmother/graddaughter teams of two will be scored by adding the time of both participants. The participants can be runners, walkers, or combination of both! Awards in the team competition going 3 deep.

2011 Honoree: Ellen Nitz

Beneficiaries

A portion of your entry fee will be donated Girls On The Run

girlsontherunsemi.org/get-involved/team-tiara.php

Training Program: Join Running 101 at Running Fit in Ann Arbor!

Check out the Couch to 5K starter program!

For Women Only 5K

EVENTS:

Packet pick-up/late registration: Sun 5/13, 8-10am

Start: 9:00am

Awards: 10:00am

Registration

(non-refundable)

Click here to register online

Mail-in form

Email race director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (postmarked 5/10/2012) or in-person registration on
Sunday 5/13 at the Women's Health Center (cash or checks only)

$3 discount for AATC members through 5/10/2012 JOIN

Online Registration closes Friday, May 11th, and mail in must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 8th.

Registration Fees

AgeFeb 1st- May 1stMay 1st - May 11thRace Day, May 13th
Online Registration closes Friday, May 11th, and mail in must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 8th.
16+ years $25.00 $35.00 $40.00
15 years or younger $20.00 $30.00 $35.00
AATC Members 16+ years: $20.00 $30.00 $35.00
AATC Members 15 years or younger $18.00 $28.00 $32.00

 

Course

NEW faster course COURSE MAP

Awards

Awards for top 3 in all age groups: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and up.

 

Volunteer

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Contact

Questions concerning this event?

Race Director: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sponsors

St Joesph Mercy Health Systems
Running Fit
Whole Foods Market
Absopure Water
Marty Betts Design
New Balance
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bear Claw Coffee Company


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