The inaugural Charlotte Checkers 5K Run & Walk, benefiting the Charlotte Checkers Charitable Foundation, will take place the morning of Saturday, Nov. 24. The race will begin at Time Warner Cable Arena and end at College St./Trade St. with a post-race party, presented by Bud Light.
The early-bird cost for registration is $25 and includes a ticket to that night’s Checkers game and a Checkers 5K & Fun Run t-shirt. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase up to four additional tickets to that night’s Checkers game for just $10 each.
Race media sponsor Clear Channel Media & Entertainment (Channel 96.1, 96.9 The Kat, 99.7 The Fox, 102.9 The Lake and 1065 The End) will be on site to provide music and there will be a free Fun Run for kids, presented by Family Talk. Participants are encouraged to wear hockey-themed attire and prizes will be awarded to the best dressed. Additionally, Chubby and the CheckMates will be on hand to cheer participants on.
DATE/TIME: Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7:45 a.m. LOCATION: Time Warner Cable Arena Trade St. Plaza REGISTRATION: Early bird - $25 through Nov. 9 / $30 after Nov. 9 / $35 day of race INCLUDED: Registration includes ticket to Nov. 24 game & race t-shirt (Up to four additional tickets available for just $10/each) ADDITIONAL: Parents encouraged to sign kids up for the Fun Run, presented by Family Talk PRIZES: Awarded to race winners by category and to best dressed
Prospective participants can register online or download and print/mail this registration form. The registration form can be filled out online, saved and emailed to dadkins@gocheckers.com. Race packets will be available for pick-up at the Checkers’ offices the week of the race or at the event.
The Checkers are also looking for volunteers for the event. If you are interested in helping out, please register here.
The Checkers have announced four guaranteed home dates for 2012-13: Nov. 24, Nov. 25, Dec. 6 and Dec. 7. Group outing, holiday party and suite reservations are now being taken and start as low as $10/game. For more information or to book, call 704-342-4423 or email grouptickets@gocheckers.com.
The Charlotte Checkers Charitable Foundation (CCCF) is a registered 501C3 that supports community programs which positively impact the lives of children, families and other deserving groups in the North and South Carolina Region. Since 2006, the Checkers and CCCF have donated more than $2.3 million to the Charlotte community.
