Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation Hook & Ladder Run
The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters foundation will be Hosting the 4th Annual Hook and Ladder Run, Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Wente Vineyards located at 5050 Arroyo Rd. Livermore, CA 94550. This event will include a 5K run/walk, 10K run and a kids 1 mile fun run. The event benefits the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 that supports, injured and fallen Firefighters, the Burn Foundation and local charities in the Tri-Valley. Through May 31st registration is $30.00 for the 5K or 10K and $10.00 for the kids 1 mile fun run. Race day registration is $35.00 and $15.00 respectively and will begin at 6:30 a.m. Starting time for the 5K and 10K is 8:00 a.m. followed by the kids 1 mile fun run beginning at 9:45a.m. Our first three years have been tremendously successful and we have you to thank for that. To keep this event safe and enjoyable for all, we need to limit en! tries to 1,000. Please keep in mind that should we reach the 1,000 participant limit we may not have day of registration. The 5K is a stroller friendly run/walk that is a 50/50 paved, dirt road course. The 10K is 90/10 dirt and paved road. Strollers are not permitted on the 10K course. Both courses travel through Sycamore Grove Park. The Kids One-Mile Fun Run (for ages 12 & under) will take place at Wente Vineyards. No dogs are allowed on either of the courses or the fun run. Awards will be given 3 deep in each age group (M & F) 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50- 59, 60-69, 70+. Special prizes for overall top 3 male and female race winners 5K and 10K run. Top 20 male and female racers in both 5K and 10K will receive a TOP TWENTY technical tee shirt. New for 2011 are special top 3 Firefighter awards for both 5K and 10K. Ribbons and Ice cream will be served to all kids participants. Water and refreshments will be provided at the end of the race. Wente Vine! yards will have additional food and wine tasting for purchase.! Many of the event sponsors will have booths and all participants will receive a tee shirt and gift bag. Great raffle prizes are available to all runners and additional tickets will be available for purchase. The event is family friendly and attendance is expected to sell out at 1000 participants.