Thanksgiving Day Apple Cup 5K Race Information
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<h2><span style="color:#3598db"><strong>Thanksgiving Day Apple Cup 5K - Produced by Hi5K</strong></span></h2>
<h4><span style="background-color:#ced4d9"><b><span style="color:#6900ff">Calling all Turkey Trotters to run (or walk) in the 8th Annual Thanksgiving Day Apple Cup 5K!!!</span></b></span></h4>
<h4><span style="color:#000000">This is an Awesome way to celebrate both Thanksgiving AND Apple Cup at the same time!!!</span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Come sporting your <span style="background-color:#6900ff"> </span><b><span style="background-color:#6900ff;color:#f1c40f">Husky </span></b> or <span style="background-color:#cd1111"> </span><b><span style="background-color:#cd1111;color:#95a5a6">Cougar </span></b> colors!!! If you are not a Husky or Coug, sport your own colors!!! Or, if you want to, dress up like a Turkey - we just want you to come out and have fun AND receive an official 5K chip-timed result.</span></h5>
<h2><span style="color:#3598db"><b>Event Information</b></span></h2>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">The event will be held at <b>Green Lake Park in Seattle</b>. The course is a 5K on the paved loop around Green Lake with the final stretch coming around the ball fields (see course links below). From a runners perspective - this course is legit, dope, sick, wicked, 'da bomb - 'ya feel me!!! And it is flat and fast if you are after a PR.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">We look forward to you joining us in this exceptionally high quality event. </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must register you and sign the waiver that will be presented during the registration process, otherwise if you are 18 you may register yourself.</span></h5>
<h4><u><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>Race Day (Thanksgiving Day) Schedule:</b></span></u></h4>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>7:45AM - 9:10AM:</b></u> </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Bib Pickup at Green Lake softball fields (East side of Green Lake - Look for Hi5K Tents). You may also drop off any canned food items you'd like to donate at this time. Day-Of-Race registration available at this time as well.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>9:30AM:</b></u> </span></h5>
<h5><span style="background-color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong> 5K Race Start </strong></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>10:15 AM:</b></u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Podium Awards Begin - Top 3 in each age category (Male/Female awarded separately).</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Age categories are as follows 1-11, 12-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>9:50AM - 10:40AM: </b></u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Post-Race Hydration and Nutrition available</span></h5>
<h4><u><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>Scholarships:</b></span></u></h4>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">If you are experiencing any financial hardship, and would still like to participate, please email the race director at:</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><a href="mailto:racedirector@hi5k.com?subject=Apple%20Cup%205K" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">racedirector@hi5k.com</a></span></h5>
<p><span style="color:#000000">OR you can send us a message by clicking the <span style="background-color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 );color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"> Questions? </span> button below.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000">We will get you signed up - <u>no questions asked</u>.</span><span style="color:#ba372a"><b></b></span></p>
<h2><u><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>Bib Pickup:</b></span></u></h2>
<h5><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Before-Race-Day</strong></span>:</h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><strong>TUE NOV 25, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM </strong></span><br />Super Jock N Jill<br />7210 E Green Lake Dr N<br />Seattle, WA 98115 </h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><strong>WED NOV 26, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM </strong></span><br />Super Jock N Jill<br />7210 E Green Lake Dr N<br />Seattle, WA 98115 </h5>
<h5><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Race-Day</span></strong></h5>
<h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )">7:45AM - 9:10AM</span></strong><br />Green Lake Park - START / FINISH at Green Lake Basketball Courts<br />7201 East Green Lake Dr N<br />Seattle, WA 98115</h5>
<h4><u><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>Course Info:</b></span></u></h4>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Start/Finish area is at the Greenlake Community Center basketball courts on the East side of Greenlake. From the start, the race will head west toward the lake and then make an immediate right-hand turn to begin a counter-clockwise loop around the Green Lake on the inner paved path. At approximately mile 2.8 there will be a right hand-turn to exit the inner path and begin a counter-clockwise lap around the play fields (softball / soccer area). The final turn (at "Turn and Burn" corner) will be a left-hand turn with 200 meters remaining to the finish (time to kick! - it's slightly downhill too). </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#6900ff"><b>Timing:</b></span> This is a chip-timed event. Timing is provided by <b><span style="color:#0033ff">Bell Lap Productions</span></b>. </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#6900ff"><b>Weather:</b></span> Prepare for cold or inclement weather (It's November).</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#6900ff"><b>Course Links:</b></span></h5>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2805350536" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2805350536</a></li><li><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31541051" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31541051</a></li></ul>
<h5><span style="color:#6900ff"><b>Strava Segments:</b> </span></h5>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.strava.com/segments/22375594" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.strava.com/segments/22375594</a> (Full 3.1 Mile Segment)</li><li><a href="https://www.strava.com/segments/22375610" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.strava.com/segments/22375610</a> (200 Meter "Turn and Burn" Finish)</li><li><a href="https://www.strava.com/segments/16058817" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.strava.com/segments/16058817</a> (Mile Somewhere in the Middle)</li></ul>
<h4><u><b><span style="color:#ba372a">Donations:</span></b></u></h4>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Did you know that Thanksgiving is the biggest food day of the year! This race is helps support local food shelters in their efforts to fight hunger in Washington State. If you can, please bring any non-perishable or canned food item to the race and we'll happily drop it to one of the local food shelters we support.</span></h5>
<h4><u><span style="color:#ba372a"><strong>FAQs:</strong></span></u></h4>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Can I participate with a stroller?</span> </h5>
<h5><b><span style="color:#21680c">Absolutely - we are stroller friendly.</span></b></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Can I run with my dog?</span></h5>
<h5><b><span style="color:#cd1111">Unfortunately no, USATF (USA Track & Field) will no longer insure or sanction events that allows dogs.</span></b></h5>
<h2><span style="background-color:#000000;color:#3598db"><b> We can't wait to see you!!! </b></span></h2>
Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Seattle/AppleCup5K
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