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Thanks to all the runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors, entertainers and staff who braved the grey skies and watery clouds to come out and support the  Run for the Red

 

We have posted a link below to Prime Time if you would like to view your final results.  We are also in the process of gathering photos and will post a link as soon as we have them uploaded for viewing...so please check back...

 

                    

Thanks to our Wonderful Sponsors

Special Thanks to Pomona College

 

IN-KIND SPONSORS

Sara Lee

Starbucks on Foothill

The Diamond Center

The Candlelight Pavillion

Pomona Fairplex

Claremont Print & Copy, Inc.

Run for the Red Committee

Stater Brothers Markets

Laemmle Theater

 

COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARTNERS

4C's Finecraft Jewelers

Excel Transportation/Lifetime Adult Development Center

Yogurtland

The Body Center Physical Therapy and Pilates

CBM Systems, Inc.

Gould Asset Management LLC

The Corner Butcher Shop

Extreme Boot Camp

Resource Computer Solutions

Dr. Arnold Valdez, D.D.S.

Hendricks Pharmacy

Burger Bar

Acme Cleaners

Beautiful Radiant Skin Facial Spa

Personnel Best

O'Malley Management Solutions

ISN Global Enterprises

Espiau's Restaurante y Cantina

Dr. Harry Brown, D.D.S.

Forte Salon

Blue Ridge Landscape Design

Fidelis Garcia/Family Therapist

                    

 

On Sunday, March 20, 2011, the Claremont community showed its support for the American Red Cross at the second annual Run for the Red.  The Claremont Chapter of the American Red Cross would like to extend its wholehearted thanks to everyone who made Run for the Red possible: our financial donors. business partners, runners and walkers, and the race volunteers. All of these people came together to create an event that was truly inspiring. 

 

The races began at 8:00 AM and culminated with awards ceremonies and a health and fitness fair. Despite the sporadic rain, 650 runners turned out for the race, helping raise more than $26,000 for the Red Cross.

 

Nominally a community event  that offered 1K, 5K, and 10K run/walks through the Claremont Colleges, it became much more than that.  The most striking aspect of the event was the enthusiasm and energy level of everyone there, this despite less than perfect weather.  Volunteers and participants alike shared the feeling that something special was going on.   Many participants inquired about opportunities to volunteer at the Red Cross. They had been inspired by the energy level they saw in the race volunteers and the importance of the work that the Red Cross does.

 

Events such as the Run for the Red are important in two ways:  First, the fundraising aspect of the event is the reason for having an event like this.  The wonderful by-product of this is the second point: the coming together of hundreds of people who want to give back to their community and the world fosters a sense of altruism not seen in most other settings.  A sense of global community was tangible in the attitude of all present at the Run for the Red.

 

One participant in particular embodied this sense of giving back. Five year-old Riley Fass came to her parents with the desire to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami after learning of the destruction in Japan and being moved by what she saw. Already an entrant in the 1K run, her empathy moved her to do more: raise money by soliciting donations for her participation. Within 24 hours of pledging to raise $300 for her race, Riley had surpassed that goal and knew that she needed to keep trying to raise more. As of now, Riley has raised close to $3,000, with a goal of $5,000 in sight.  Donations can be made at www.active.com/donate/ rileyforjapan.  Riley’s enthusiasm and charity at such a young age embody the spirit of this event and is a source of inspiration for the rest of the community.

 

Again, our profound thanks from all of us at the Claremont Chapter.  See you next year!

 

 

Mike Conley, Chief Executive Officer 
Claremont Chapter, American Red Cross 
2065 N. Indian Hill Blvd. 
Claremont, CA 91711 

 

                    

 

A 5K/10K Run through the Pomona College and Claremont Colleges campuses 

on March 20, 2011 ! 

 

We began the day with a Kid's Fun Run and then got serious with competitive 5K and 10K races. 

There was also an informational Health, Safety, and Preparedness Fair near the course, at the Greek Theater.

All proceeds will go to the Claremont Red Cross. 

 

RACE EVENTS OCCURRED, RAIN OR SHINE --- and it rained a bit....

 

Schedule:

1K Kids Run – all participants receive participation medals

5K run and 10K Run: top 3 men and top 3 women finishers in each division (no medals for 5K walkers)

                       5k Race Winners (.pdf)                    10k Race Winners (.pdf)

 

  PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW RESULTS

 

 

 

WE HAVE BEGUN UPLOADING PHOTOS....MORE WILL BE ADDED DAILY, PLEASE VISIT:

http://s1039.photobucket.com/albums/a478/RunForTheRed/2011%20Run%20for%20the%20Red/

 

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Course Map with water stations and road closures

(10k race travels 5k route twice)

 

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Getting to the event

Directions:

 

From I-10 San Bernardino Freeway:  take Indian Hill Blvd exit.  Go north on Indian Hill (toward the mountains) to either First St or Bonita Ave and turn right.  Going on First Street will take you to the parking area east of the Metrolink Station.  Going on Bonita will take you to the other two main parking areas.

 

From Hwy 210 Foothill Freeway:  take the Towne Avenue exit.  Go south on Towne (away from mountains) to Bonita Avenue.  Turn left onto Bonita, which will take you to two of the main parking areas.  To access the third parking area, take Bonita east to College Ave, turn right on to College Avenue then left onto First St.  This will access the Metrolink parking lot.

 

 

 

Questions?  Please call (909) 624-0074  

or  e-mail     R4R2011@ClaremontRedCross.org 

Thank you for your Support!

 

 

 

 

 

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