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Contact: Kathy Medved – 760.347.4741 x308
Blair Amidei – 760.347.4741 x316 or (cell) 760.641.9829
Media Advisory
Martha’s Village & Kitchen’s Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk
4th annual event raises money for meals
Event Website: www.mvkthanksgivingrun.org
What: Martha’s Village & Kitchen’s Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk
When: 8 a.m. Thursday, November 25, 2010
Where: Palm Desert Civic Center Park- 43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert, Calif.
Who: 3,000 runners and walkers helping Martha’s Village & Kitchen serve over 300,000 meals this year. Families, pets, youth groups, business and military teams welcome.
FEES
Includes live entertainment by Caxton, complimentary continental breakfast and event T-shirt.
Age 13 & up: $35
Age 6-12: $20
Age 5 and under: Free
Online registration closes on Nov. 23 at 11:59 p.m.
Dogs: Welcomed and free, also receive a complimentary race bandana
PRE-REGISTRATION
Online through Nov. 23 at www.mvkthanksgivingrun.org
Avoid the lines on Thanksgiving morning- pre-registration, T-shirt/race number pickup:
Wednesday, Nov. 17 & 24, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Martha’s Village & Kitchen, 83791 Date Ave., Indio, CA 92201
Friday, Nov. 19, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Running Wild, 611 Palm Canyon Dr., Ste 10, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Saturday, Nov. 20, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.- One Stop Donation Drop Event
Palm Springs High School Parking Lot, 2401 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92260
RACE DAY
- 6:30 a.m. – Event-day registration opens, race numbers and t-shirts available
- 7 a.m. – Caxton begins performing and complimentary continental breakfast is served
- 8 a.m. – Race starts for competitive runners
- 8:10 a.m. – Race starts for non-competitive participants
- 8:30 a.m. – Fun at the finish line: Medals awarded to race winners, Raffle drawing with prizes such as a 64GB Apple® IPad, Bobblehead distribution and sales, Doggy Costume Contest winners announced, vendor booths and live music from Caxton!
BOBBLEHEAD
Contribute or raise a total of $100 or more and receive a limited edition Father Joe Bobblehead Collectible. $100 allows us to serve 47 meals to our neighbors in need.
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