14th Annual Run for Education Sun., Oct. 2 Family Fun Night Sat., Oct. 1
Sep 26, 2016
The Shell/MEF Run for Education fundraising 5K/10K event will take place on Oct. 2, in downtown Martinez. Sign up now and join the fun while raising money for a good cause.
MARTINEZ—On your mark, get set, and run (or walk) for education! The 14th annual Shell/Martinez Education Foundation Run for Education will take place Sunday, Oct. 2, in downtown Martinez. The race will feature a 5K and 10K course along with our electronic chip timing system and the opportunity to pick up your race number and T-shirt prior to race day.
“The Run for Education gets better every year, and we are looking forward to an even greater event this year,” said Ann Notarangelo, Public Affairs Manager for the Shell Martinez Refinery. “Coming from a family of teachers, I know the challenges our educators face to create the classroom experience they want for their students. Last year’s Run for Education was enormously successful, and all of us at Shell Martinez Refinery are delighted to see the money raised go to teachers and their students.”
The Run is the major fundraiser for the Martinez Education Foundation (MEF) to benefit the Martinez Unified School District schools. All proceeds from entry fees, sponsorships and the Oct. 1 Family Fun Night go to Martinez teachers in the form of grants awarded to enhance classroom teaching, particularly in the area of technology. The Run is also the signature community project of the Shell Martinez Refinery, which provides financial and logistical support, staffing and volunteers. In addition to playing the lead role in underwriting the event, Shell will match the first $20,000 in registration and sponsorships.
See below for information about registration, volunteer opportunities, street closures and everything else you need to know in order to participate in what promises to be a fun event and a worthy fundraiser.
Registration
It costs only $25 to pre-register for the 5K and $30 for the 10K. Day-of registration costs are $30 for 5K and $35 for 10K. Registering is easy – click here to be taken to the online form or pick up a form at the MUSD office or Martinez Chamber of Commerce.
Race Day and Timeline
Registration and check-in on race-day will take place at Starbucks Plaza on Main Street and begins at 7:00 AM. The Run starts at 8:30 AM.
Course
The 5K course starts at Main and Estudillo streets and goes through historic downtown Martinez. It’s great for both serious runners and leisurely walkers; groups or individual competitors. The 10K race will extend out on Carquinez Scenic Drive (Snake Road) overlooking the beautiful Carquinez Strait.
Street Closures
Note that with the added 10K, there are additional street closures this year. The following streets will be closed during the race, and we ask that residents plan for them to be closed from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, though it does not typically last that long.
Main Street (between Berrellesa and Court Street)
Alhambra (between Marina Vista and Soto Street)
Marina Vista (between Berrellesa and Shell Avenue)
Escobar (between Berrellesa and Miller)
Soto (between Berrellesa and Alhambra)
Berrellesa (between Soto and Buckley)
Court (between Main Street and Marina Vista)
Buckley (between Berrellesa and Talbert)
Talbert (between Buckley and Carquinez Scenic Drive)
Carquinez Scenic Drive
Prizes
Top finishers in each category receive a run medal. The overall male and female winners will receive a $100 Shell gas card.
Kid Race
After the 5K, there will be the annual “kid race” for small children. Each participant will receive a ribbon.
Results
Complete results of the race will be posted in Starbucks Plaza after the awards ceremony. They will also be posted on the Martinez Education Foundation website, www.martinezedfoundation.com.
Shell Sponsorship and Proceeds
The Run for Education is the signature community project of the Shell Martinez Refinery. The refinery provides financial support, staffing, and many volunteers for the event. All proceeds benefit MUSD schools. In addition to playing the lead role in underwriting, Shell will match the first $20,000 in registrations and sponsorships.
Family Fun Night
The Martinez Kiwanis and Rotary clubs will again be hosting their traditional pre-race Family Fun Night on Oct. 1, at the Shell Clubhouse on Pacheco Blvd. Tickets are $15 per person (current MUSD students are free with paying adult). Pre-race packet pickup and race registration are available at the event.
Follow the Run on Facebook
You can follow the run on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com, and type in “Shell Refinery in Martinez.”
We’ll See You Downtown on Oct. 2!
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