Race Against Misogyny & Sexism (RAMS V) 5K / 1 Mile Run/Walk

Elm Grove Pavilion, River Legacy Parks (near N. Cooper & NW Green Oaks Blvd intersection)
Arlington, TX US 76006

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Awards in the 5K will be given to 1st Overall male and female finishers, 1st Masters male and female finishers. Top 3 finishers in the following age/gender groups also will be awarded: 6 & Under, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over.  All 1 Mile finishers will receive participation ribbons.

Net proceeds will be given to Girls, Inc. of Tarrant County -– “inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold” and SafeHaven of Tarrant County “with a mission to end family violence through safety, support, prevention and social change”. The donated school supplies will go to Girls Inc.; and the toiletries and personal health care items will go to SafeHaven.

Arlington, TX 76006

This is a fun & competitive race in beautiful River Legacy Parks in north Arlington. The course is flat & fast, and is mostly tree-shaded. DIRECTIONS FROM DALLAS, FORT WORTH, etc. Exit onto N. Cooper off I-30 in Arlington and go north. Turn Left at the intersection of Cooper & Green Oaks. Turn Right at the very next intersection/light and go into the Park. Continue on the park entrance road. Turn Left at the first road on the left. Continue on that road until you see the race activity.

This will be the fifth edition of this race. Complete results from last year – and this year’s -- can be found on the Web at www.runningintheusa.com and other sites.

Mail-in fees are $10 (5K) OR $5 (1 Mile)  if mailed by7/12/11 (Forms may be obtained by e-mail from jephaa@yahoo.com or http://www.runningintheusa.com/jeph on the Web). Walk-in fees (through 7/15) are $10 (5K) OR $5 (1 Mile) at The RUNNER, 3535 W. Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington TX 76013 (817-461-2281). Race day fees - $15 (5K) OR $5 (1 Mile). Plus school supplies or toiletries and personal health care items on race day. NO T-SHIRTS! But a small, scholarly memento.

1. Offers unvarnished racing fun & competition. 2. Highlights a state of pervasive misogyny and sexism. 3. Provides some funds to some of the organizations which address the consequences of this attitude and which work to empower women and girls.