Date: 11/03/2012 Time: 07:30 am - 10:00 am Please mark your calendars for our first annual 5K run/walk! You can register now: http://www.active.com/running/houston-tx/antibiotic-awareness-5k-run-walk-2012 http://secure.eztoregister.com/search/event.aspx?id=13977 Race Route The race route will begin at Uptown Park and will pass through the beautiful Tanglewood neighborhood. This is one of the most scenic race routes in Houston. Don't miss it! https://picasaweb.google.com/107097327316643312066/AntibioticAwareness5KRunWalk?authuser=0&feat=directlink Donations Not able to run or walk the race? Show your support by making a donation http://www.active.com/donate/AAFTX. All proceeds of the AAFTX race will help the foundation provide educational materials to the community, medical equipment to those in need that are affiliated with our foundation and to help us continue to provide a great race experience for our entrants. For more information, email info@RacingForAnswers.org. Additional Information 5:30 am - Volunteer Arrival 6:00 a.m. -7:00 a.m. On-Site Registration, Packet Pick-Up & Safe Medication Disposal 7:30 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk Begins 8:00 a.m. - Post Race Party Begins 9:30 a.m. - Post Race Party Ends Times subject to change Fees 5K Run/Walk Entrants $20 until 10/14 $30 race day Packet Pickup (Starting Oct. 27) Sun & Ski Sports Saturday, Oct. 27, 11am-7pm Friday Nov 2 , 11am- 7pm Race Day Packet Pickup If you are from out of town and can only register or pick up your packet race day, please note that race day packet pickup starts at 6:00 a.m. Please plan to arrive early and please be prepared to wait in line. You may have a friend/family member pick up your packet for you at Sun & Ski Sport during the packet pickup times listed above. Safe Medication Disposal We are partnering with the Coalition of Behavioral Health Services to provide a safe medication disposal at the race. Bring all your old Prescription/Over-Counter-Medication and dispose of them properly. The safe medication disposal will be available during the entire event. Chip-Timing The 5K race will be chip-timed. Disposable chips will be provided. Timed participants will no longer have to register their timing chip at packet pickup or have it removed at the finish line. The disposable tag attaches to your shoe. Because of this new system, runners may no longer wear their own in the race. Awards 5K: The First Overall Male and Female will receive a special prize package. 5K Course Restrictions Course is on flat, concrete-surfaced city streets. Our insurance requirements prohibit roller blades, skates, strollers, or baby joggers from the 5K runs. Strollers and baby joggers may be used in the walks. Parking Parking for race participants and volunteers is available at Uptown Park. Uptown Park can be accessed on race morning by turning onto Uptown Park Blvd. off of Post Oak Blvd. (Starbuck is on the corner). You will be directed to the entrance on the South end of Uptown Park near Champs Americana. There will be designated parking area and maps will be included in your packets. Please note that prior to the start of the race all other entrances are closed. All entrances to Uptown Park will be closed as early as 6:00 a.m. so please arrive early to get the best parking spot! Post Race Party Join us after the race for refreshments at the Post Race Party located in the Uptown Park parking lot in front of the University Co-Op Houston. There will be entertainment, food, refreshments and a variety of vendors!! Photography TBA Sponsors Thank you to Rick Fields of State Farm, Sun & Ski Sports, Road ID and Defensive Training Center. To Volunteer Would you or a friend or family member prefer to volunteer on race day? Call 832-573-0979 for more information. AAFTX Background The Antibiotic Awareness Foundation of Texas (AAFTX) advocates to raise awareness of antibiotics. When to properly use antibiotics, the different types and potential side effects in society and agriculture. We use information that is readily available from the CDC, as well as facts provided by other reliable resources. We plan to work directly with other antibiotic foundations around the US to raise awareness through educational events and fundraisers. https://picasaweb.google.com/107097327316643312066/AntibioticAwareness5KRunWalk?authuser=0&feat=directlink. Not able to run or walk the race? Show your support by making a donation http://www.active.com/donate/AAFTX. All proceeds of the AAFTX race will help the foundation provide educational materials to the community, medical equipment to those in need that are affiliated with our foundation and to help us continue to provide a great race experience for our entrants. For more information, email info@RacingForAnswers.org. Location: Uptown Park Address:1101 Uptown Park Boulevard Houston, TX 77056 Get driving directions » Website: http://wwww.Facebook.com/AAFTX E-mail: Contact Host Contact name: Dana Hazeslip