Race for the Arts 2010 - About the Race

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  Our Mission
Race for the Arts is a nonprofit organization that raises funds, increases awareness and helps build audiences for California nonprofit performing, cultural, and visual arts organizations and for school music, drama, and art programs.

Race for the Arts 2010
Join us as Race for the Arts celebrates its 12th 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 print as many 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 26 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 $500 or more in donations. Prizes will be sent 10 to 12 weeks after the event, based on total donations received by September 26, 2010.

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
Race for the Arts will take place on Saturday morning in William Land Park, one of Sacramento's most beautiful, shady and scenic parks.

Race for the Arts 5 km Run/Walk and Children's Fun Runs
Saturday, August 28, 2010

8:30 A.M. - 5 km RUN/WALK (3.1 miles)

9:30 A.M. - KIDS' FUN RUNS
  • 220-yard run for ages 4 and under
  • 440-yard run for ages 5-6
  • 1/2 mile for ages 7 - 9
  • 1 mile for ages 10 - 12

  • Starting Line: 15th Avenue and Land Park Drive, Sacramento


    Race Registration
    Online registration and entry by mail are now closed. Register in person on Friday, August 27, from 10 A.M. - 7 P.M. at Fleet Feet Sports (2311 J Street) or on race day, Saturday, August 28, from 7 - 9:30 A.M. at William Land Park (15th Avenue and Land Park Drive).

    Entry Fees and Deadlines
    Enter by August 13:
    Adults - $25       Kids 12 and under - $12

    Entry forms postmarked after August 13:
    Adults - $30       Kids 12 and under - $15

    Entry fee includes race T-shirt and post-race refreshments

    Please do not mail entry forms after Tuesday, August 17.

    Packet Pick-up
    Race packets may be picked up at Fleet Feet Sports on Friday, August 27, from 10 A.M. - 7 P.M. or on race day, Saturday, August 28, William Land Park (booth opens at 7:00 A.M.).

    Volunteer
    If you and/or your organization would like to help, volunteers are needed in many race areas. Please download a volunteer form and mail or fax your completed form to the RFTA Volunteer Coordinator.

    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 Sally Rice at (916) 933-4056 or sriceecp@aol.com.

    Sign Up to Perform
    Nonprofit arts organizations and schools are invited to perform at the race on August 28. Click here to download a sign-up form.

    Sign Up for an Interactive Booth
    A 10' x 10' tent, a 6' table, and two chairs will be provided free to any nonprofit arts organization or school to promote their programs and upcoming seasons at the race on August 28. Click here to download a sign-up form.

    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.

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