The 2010 Dynamic Leadership Class of the Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 5K Whirlirun Race (view flyer) to raise funds for the Batter-up Buddy Ball program.
The Buddy Ball program is designed to give disabled children in the community the opportunity to enjoy the great game of baseball in a positive environment. The program includes children with a wide variety of handicaps such as autism, brain injuries, impaired hearing or vision, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, use of aids such as walkers or confined to a wheelchair. Every child, no matter what their ability, is provided a complete uniform at no charge. Refreshments are supplied at each game and practice. On game days, when the weather is not cooperative, the team goes to the bowling alley and keeps the team spirit going!
Volunteers – The Whirli-Run is always looking for dedicated volunteers that can help on race day. Complete the
Whirlirun_5k_Volunteer_Form and our coordinators will be in touch with more details.
Sponsors – The whole point of the 5K race is to raise money for Buddy Ball. The more sponsors we have, the more proceeds that can be donated. If your business, organization or family would like to donate to this worthy cause, please complete the
Whirlirun_5k_Sponsor_Form. Our fundraising coordinators will be in touch with more details.
5K Registration through the mail - You can register in advance, by filling out the
Whirlirun_5k Registration_Form and mailing it in with the registration fee by the April 23, 2010 deadline. Registration guarantees you a spot in the race and a Whirli-Run t-shirt.
Wilson Whirlirun 5K
May 8, 2010
Paul V. Berry Park, Downtown Wilson, 200 Kenan Street
6:30am – Registration and Race check – in
8:00am – Race Start
$25 entry fee prior to April 23, guarantees T-shirt
$30 entry fee from April 24 to May 8, T-shirt while supplies last
Race Course Map:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/22508644
Race Course Highlights:
- Start and Finish in downtown Wilson’s Paul V. Berry Park.
- Course is flat, fast and shady
- Run through Barton College and around their clock tower
- Run through Historic Nash Street and its scenic homes
- Certified Course
- Chip Timed with web posted results
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for all age groups
Race Awards
- One of a kind Whirligig for overall male and female winner
Male and Female Age Groups:
- 14 and under
- 15-19
- 20-24
- 25-29
- 30-34
- 35-39
- 40-44
- 45-49
- 50-54
- 55-59
- 60 and over
Wilson, NC is known for many things - good eastern NC barbeque, great southern living and
Whirligigs! Hometown folk artist, Vollis Simpson, creates whimsical, moveable art structures out of recycled metal. The race start/finish line will be at the Paul V. Berry Park located in downtown Wilson at 200 Kenan Street with five whirligigs on site. Come back to Wilson in the fall to enjoy the annual Whirligig Festival, November 6-7, 2010. Learn more about the festival by visiting:
http://www.wilsonwhirligigfestival.com/
