Welcome To The BEAT the GRANDMA Official Homepage
June 16th, 2012
This year's race will be held on Saturday June 16th, 2012. We look forward to seeing all the different "Grandma Masks" to be worn by as many of the brave runners that dare to wear their mask...like the Running of the Bulls in Spain...this years fake Grandmas hope to run down the Real Grandmas, Grandpas and everyone else who gets a head start handicap lead...See You on June 16th, 2012...the first runner leaves the starting line at 9 a.m.!
THE RACE WILL START ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ZOO at the Hill Top Pavilion.
You may park on the top of the hill or on the right side of the hill going down the hill or you can park at the bottom parking lot and walk up to the start
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE STARTING LINE. LOOK FOR THE SIGNS AND CHALK LINE IN THE PARK. ONLY ONE HILL on the Whole Course!!!
Come on OUT and See if YOU can BEAT the GRANDMA!!! If you can get in the top ten overall... you can bring home Grandma's Jewels!!! If you get in the top 50...you will bring home a medal!!! Special awards to the overall male and female runners.
PACKET PICK UP: starting at 7:30 a.m. at JOHN BALL PARK ZOO!!!
RACE STARTS at 9 a.m. with the first runner leaving the starting line.
AWARDS: Unique "BEAT the GRANDMA" Cookie Jars, Grandma's Jewelled Over-sized Rings and Fruit Cake Awards to the Overall Male and Female Winners, Bonus Awards: for finishing in the TOP FIFTEEN receive Special: Beat the Grandma Athletic Bags...for finishing in the TOP THIRTY: receive a special Grandma HOT PAD OVEN MITT suitable for baking Cookies, plus 50 medals awarded to the top 50 finishers. Way Cool T-Shirts given to all pre-registered runners and available while supplies last on race day.
RACE LOCATIONS: the race will be held at the John Ball Park ZOO on the Northwest side of Grand Rapids. We will start at the picnic site at the UPPER Hill Top Picnic Sites...this means that the first 2 and 3/4 miles are all downhill, flat and fast "with the wind to your back"...so look for a new PR as you Chase down those Grandma's!!!
Race T-shirts are guaranteed to all pre-registered runners and are available on a first come first serve basis while supplies last on race day.
RACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 RUNNERS ONLY! so register early.
Come on out and join the rest of us Old Farts in what will be a very interesting race...to become an official Old Fart Running Club Member visit www.oldfartsrunningclub.8k.com
Do You Have What It Takes?...to Beat the Grandma!!!
...and
YES
there will be Grandma's Homemade Cookies waiting for you at the Finish Line...that is IF Grandma doesn't Beat You to Them!!!
SEE YA ON SAT. JUNE 16th, 2012!
STARTING TIME IS 9 A.M. EST
Race Cost..early registration is $15.00 until June 10th
Race Day Registration is $20.00 will be in the morning at the start line from 7:30 a.m. till 8:50 a.m.
Words from an Official Old Fart...
As a kid growing up I always enjoyed visits to Grandma's House. As with most Grandmas, you could always count on there being treats at Grandmas. But there was nothing like Grandma's Homemade Cookies!!! Whether they were Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip, or Oatmeal...they were always a big hit. On Sat. June 16th, 2012, you will not only have a chance to RUN and TRY to BEAT the GRANDMA...but you will also get a chance to relive those childhood memories of eating Grandma's Cookies one more time!
BEAT THE GRANDMA 5K is endorsed by the Governor's Council...
This means that if you run this race you can enter the lottery to run in the Labor Day Bridge Run across the Mackinaw Bridge visit www.michiganfitness.org for more details.
