Tulip Time Run Details

Blue Cross Blue Shield presents the annual Tulip Time Run on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Come, run and stay for the day. Kick off the 80th anniversary of the Tulip Time Festival with a run through the beautiful, color-filled Tulip Lanes of Holland, Michigan. The run will start at Christ Memorial Church parking lot at 8:00am.

Registration:
Registration is available online at www.signmeup.com/63467. Online registration ends April 29, 2009 at 8:00pm. Registration forms can also be picked up at the following locations: Tulip Time Festival Office, Running Circles, MVP Sports Club, Pathways of Michigan and various other locations. A downloadable registration form can also be found at www.tuliptime.com/tulip-time-run-0.

Cost:
•8K/5K
- $23 Now – March 15
- $25 March 16 – May 1
- $30 Day of Race, May 2

•1K Kids Fun Run
-$5.00 Now - May 1
-$10.00 Day of Race, May 2

Family Rate: Full price for 2 individuals, then $10 each additional participant, up to a total of 5 runners with the same address. Mail in registration only.

Training:
If you’re new to running or not sure about the best way to get ready for the Tulip Time Run, MVP has put together a Couch to 5k Running Program that will help you get started and train for the run. For more information visit www.mvpsportsclubs.com/mvpathleticclub.

A portion of this year’s proceeds will go towards Pathways of Michigan, whose mission is to provide life transforming services to children, families and our communities. This is done through a wide array of services, including Counseling, Early Childhood programs, Lakeshore 4C, Parent and Family Support and Education, Foster Care, Adoption and participation in community efforts to improve life for children and families.

The Tulip Time Festival would like to recognize the generous support of the following sponsors for this event: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Running Circles, MVP Athletic Club, Christ Memorial Church, Saucony, Country Fresh and deBoer’s Bakery.
For more general information on the Tulip Time Festival call 800.822.2770 or visit www.tuliptime.com, Tulip Time Festival 80th Anniversary Celebration is May 2-9, 2009.