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FREE's Annual 5K
Sun. July 7, 2019 Rain or Shine
5K AND 1 Mile Begin at 9AM
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) is excited to host our first annual 5K, the Hotdog Dash! Taking place at Eisenhower Park Field #2, the Hotdog Dash is an exciting and fun opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to join together to walk, run, roll or stroll through this historic park while supporting a local, independent not-for-profit organization.
Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Old Bethpage, FREE benefits and proudly supports more than 5,000 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to help individuals of all abilities realize their full potential.
Following the race and award ceremony will be a barbecue, including food, beverages, local business displays, games and raffles! One food and beverage ticket will be provided to all race participants. Food and beverage will be available for purchase by all other attendees.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the First Annual Hotdog Dash!
How to get into Field 2:
DETAILS
Location: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY
Parking Information: Parking Lot #2
Entering from Hempstead Tpke? Take 3rdturnaround from Entrance for Parking Lot #2
Entering from Old Country Rd or Merrick? Take Park Blvd and follow until Field #2 sign (last right before Hempstead Tpke)
From Parking Lot #2 take the walking path past the Tennis Courts
SCHEDULE
7:00 AM: Registration and Check-In Begins
8:30 AM: Pre-Race Ceremony
9:00 AM: One-Mile Fun Run and 5K Races Begin
10:00 AM: Award Ceremony Begins
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM : Explore the Exhibitor Booths and enjoy the post-race Barbecue!
FEES
Regular Registration (through April 27, 2019) $25.00
Late Registration (April 28, 2019 through June 7, 2019) $30.00
June 8th through race day Registration $35.00
1-Mile Fun Run Pre-Registration: $20.00 / Day-Of Registration $25.00
FUNDRAISING SWAG & BENEFITS
- All 5K participants receive voucher for free hot dog or hamburger at post-race barbecue
- All race finishers receive an exclusive Hotdog Dash headband
- Individual fundraisers that raise $150+ receive Hotdog Dash headband, and exclusive unisex event tanktop
- Individual fundraisers that raise $300+ receive Hotdog Dash headband, exclusive unisex event tanktop, and water bottle
- Individual fundraisers that raise $500+ receive Hotdog Dash headband, exclusive unisex event tanktop, water bottle, and backpack
AMENITIES & AWARDS
- Top 3 Male/Female Overall
- Top 3 Male/Female 10 Year Age Groups, 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
- Top Fundraiser (Individual) – Minimum $750 Raised
- Top Fundraising Team (Max. 10 Team Members) – Minimum $3,000 Raised
- Team Spirit Award (Max. 12 Team Members)
RESULTS & PHOTOS
LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats
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