Our Mission Race for the Arts is a nonprofit organization that raises funds and awareness for California nonprofit performing, cultural, and visual arts organizations and for school music, drama, and art programs. Race for the Arts 2008 Join us as Race for the Arts celebrates its 10th Year! If you enjoy theatre, dance, art — if you enjoy exercise, Race for the Arts is for you. Be entertained by costumed characters, music, art, dance, and interactive booths. This is your opportunity to support your favorite arts organization and/or school program. Run or walk and raise funds for any California nonprofit visual, performing and cultural arts organizations or school music, drama and art programs. 100% of pledge monies benefit your designated organization. Pledges are not a requirement of the Race, but they're a great way to raise awareness and funds for your organization and school program. Donations/Pledge Forms It is through pledged donations that organizations and schools benefit. You can download a pledge form and make as many copies as you need for members of your organization. TIP: You can obtain pledges through websites, newsletters, board meetings, incentives, teams, families, friends, co-workers, and challenges. The donation program is optional and supplemental to the event entry fee. Pledge monies may be turned in the day of the Race, or pledge forms and donations may be mailed by September 20 to: Race for the Arts, Fleet Feet Event Management, 2311 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. Please make checks payable to "Race for the Arts." Be sure to designate the organization or school you want your donations to benefit. Contributions not earmarked for a specific organization or school are directed to the Race for the Arts Endowment Fund. Merchandise and/or gift certificates will be sent to those submitting $100 or more in donations. Prizes will be sent 10-12 weeks after the event, based on total donations received by September 20, 2008. Click here to download a flyer that you can personalize for your organization or school to help advertise the event and your pledge drive. Race Details Run or walk from Crocker Park to Miller Park along the scenic Sacramento River. Registration opens at 5 P.M. at Crocker Park, across from Crocker Art Museum, at Third and O Streets in downtown Sacramento. Race for the Arts 5 km Run/Walk and Children's Fun Runs Friday, August 22, 2008 6:00 P.M. - Kids' 1/2 mile (8 and under) 6:15 P.M. - Kids' 1 mile (ages 9-12) 6:30 P.M. - 5 km Run/Walk Start (3.1 miles) Starting Line: Third and O Streets, Sacramento For additional race information, contact Doug Thurston, Race Director, at raceinfo@ffsac.com or call (916) 441-1751 Race Registration You can register online and pay by credit card (small service fee applies) or download an entry form and mail the completed form with your entry fee check. Entry forms will be available in June at all Fleet Feet stores, Sacramento-area Raley's and Bel Air stores, and many area Applebee's Restaurants. Register In Person Please do not mail entry forms after August 16. You can register in person at Fleet Feet Sports, 2311 J Street, Sacramento, on Thursday, August 21, from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Or, you can register race evening at Crocker Park, beginning at 5:00 P.M. Packet Pick-Up Pre-registered runners can pick up their race packets before race night at Fleet Feet Sports on Thursday, August 21 from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Others can pick up your packet for you. Or, you can pick-up your race packet at Crocker Park race evening, Friday, August 22, starting at 5:00 P.M. Entry Fees and Deadlines Enter by August 11: Adults - $25       Kids 12 and under - $12 Entry forms postmarked after August 11: Adults - $30       Kids 12 and under - $17 Entry fee includes race T-shirt and post-race refreshments Volunteer If you and/or your organization would like to help, volunteers are needed in many race areas. Click here to download a volunteer form. It provides details about where and how you can help. Thank you! Become a Sponsor Help support the arts in your community and schools. Take advantage of an exceptional marketing opportunity by becoming a sponsor of Race for the Arts. Contact Fund Development, Gina Savage Connolly at (916) 441-5991 or connolly.g@comcast.net. Sign Up to Perform Nonprofit arts organizations and schools are encouraged to perform at Rally for the Race on August 15 and/or Race for the Arts on August 22. To register, download a performance form and fax or mail the completed form by Friday, August 1. Sign Up for an Interactive Booth A 6-foot table and two chairs will be provided free to any nonprofit arts organization or school to promote their programs and upcoming seasons at Rally for the Race on August 15 and/or Race for the Arts on August 22. To register, download a booth form and fax or mail the completed form by Friday, August 1. Each booth must be interactive. For product marketing and commercial promotion, the sponsorship fee is $500 and exhibitors must be approved by Race for the Arts; please contact Sally Rice at (916) 933-4056 for further information. — top of the page —