The 13th annual Great Hduman Race
hosted by The Volunteer Center of Durham
Saturday, March 29th 2008 at 9:30am
Now in its 13th year, the Great Human Race is a fundraiser for all Triangle area nonprofits. Hosted by the Volunteer Center of Durham, the race is in two parts: a 5K competitive run/walk and a 5K non-competitive walk for nonprofits and their supporters. When an agency joins the Great Human Race they not only join with their nonprofit partners in their own community, but they also join with agencies in other Human Races all across North America. In this way, the Great Human Race is not only a fundraiser, but a demonstration of community by nonprofit and public organizations all across our continent!
Each year approximately 500 runners and competitive walkers come from around North Carolina to compete for prizes in the Great Human Race. Participants can also make a donation to their favorite registered nonprofit or public agency in addition to their enrollment fee, and are invited to stay afterward to join in the celebration!
Visit the runners page or walkers page for more information and to register.
The Great Human Race is an ideal fundraiser for area nonprofits. Agencies receive all of the fundraising materials they will need to be successful from the Volunteer Center of Durham.
On race day, agency representatives and their friends will walk the 5K course under the banner of their organization. This is always a fun media event, and the most energetic groups tend to be remembered for years afterward! The Great Human Race is a great way to raise some money, meet your fellow nonprofits, and promote your mission to the community.
For more information and to register visit our agencies page.
On the day of the race, all participants should plan to arrive at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park between 8:30am and 9:00am, rain or shine. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:15am. Door prizes will be drawn during opening ceremonies. The competitive run/walk portion of the race begins at 9:30 and the nonprofit walk begins at 9:35am. Everyone is invited to the celebration at the conclusion of the race -- refreshments will be served and awards for runners will be presented.
Contact Tammy Dorfman, Race Coordinator, at tammy@thevolunteercenter.org with any questions about the race. |
