2001 Mayo Corporate Challenge
Saturday, March 3, 2001
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Phoenix
"Fun and Fitness for Everyone"
General Information
Online Registration
Runner's Fill-in Entry Form
Runner's Written Entry Form
Fitness and Fun for Everyone!
Mayo Clinic Scottsdale is pleased to announce the continuation of the 2001 Mayo Clinic Corporate Challenge, set for March 3, 2001. As we continue to grow along with the Valley of the Sun, we are proud to sponsor an event that salutes fitness for everyone including Phoenix area businesses.
Meet your friends, customers or competitors on a playing field that is fun for everyone. With a great selection of events, there is sure to be an activity for everyone. Music, food and raffle prizes will highlight this Spring outing. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Arizona Transplant House Foundation.
Meet Mark Allen
Meet Mark Allen, six time Ironman World Champion, at the event, or plan on attending his presentation of "The Art of Ironman Success" which will be held Friday night, March 2, at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale. The presentation will start at 7 p.m. and last until 8:30p.m. To make a reservation, call (480) 301-3505.
DateSaturday, March 3, 2001
Location
56th Street & Mayo Blvd. (north of Bell Road). Directly north of intersection adjacent to the new Mayo Clinic Hospital.
Schedule of Events
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:30a.m.
Here is the event where everyone can participate. This flat and fast one mile course can be run in sub-5 minute pace or comfortably walked in 20 minutes. It's everybody's chance to be part of their "team".
The top male and female finishers will receive special awards.
5K Fitness Walk 8:35a.m.
If walking is your thing, then make sure we see you at the 5K Fitness Walk. You can "hot foot" this 3.1 mile course in 39 minutes or take a leisurely 60 minutes and enjoy the sights. Either way, there will be plenty of fun and plenty of action. Strollers and baby joggers are welcome. Specially designed medals will be presented to the top 25 male and female finishers. A digital clock will display times at the finish line.
8K Run (Team & Individual) 9:00 a.m.
The competitive 8K run is the heart & soul of the Mayo Clinic Corporate Challenge. Open to corporate, school, open teams and individuals, the lightning fast course will have split times each mile, plus two aid stations on the course. Individual overall champions and top three age group awards will be presented in the following divisions: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Aerobic Jam 9:10a.m.
Join us for the Aerobic Jam presented by Fitness West. A 50 minute aerobic workout designed to liven things up. A special area is reserved to stage this exciting workout. (NO FEE!)
Inline Skate 10:00a.m. Presented by Ski Pro/ Ski Chalet
If you want to "Roll with it", the 8K Inline Skate is for you. All entrants will be timed with (3) awards being presented in each of the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-25, 26-29, 30-39, 40-49 & 50-59, 60+ . Overall male and female winners will also receive special awards.
Helmets are mandatory, and additional protection is strongly recommended.
Staged in conjunction with the Arizona Inline Skating Association.
Packet Pick-up & Late Registration (Individual)
Individual packet pick-up and late registration will be available at:
Runner's Den
6505 N. 16th St.
Thursday, March 1, and Friday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Team Packet Pick-upSee Team Rules & Guidelines
Race Day Registration/Check-In
Late registration on race day starts at 7:30 a.m. at the race site, 56th St. and Mayo Blvd. North of intersection
Entry Fee payable to: Mayo Corporate Challenge
| $15 thru February 27 | Kids 10 & under |
| $18 Feb. 28 thru March 3 | $10 thru March 3 |
| $20 Race Day | $15 Race Day |
Sanctioned By: AZ USAT&F
Team Rules & Guidelines
Included within the team competition are corporate, school and open categories. Using a unique scoring system that compares the times of all runners in the same age and sex group, a percentile ranking is determined for each finisher. A team's five best percentile finishes are then added, with the lowest scores winning.
- Teams must have at least five members finish under 55 minutes to qualify. There is no maximum limit of team members.
- Each company, subsidiary or division may enter one team. Middle schools through University level are eligible. Open teams can be comprised of any group of individuals. Corporate Team members must be full-time employees.
- Each team must designate a captain to coordinate entrants, verify all the information and confirm the signed waiver is completed on the entry form.
- Each entry must be accompanied by the $15 entry. One check may be written for an entire team. These fees are non-refundable.
- Team entries must be submitted together.
- The deadline for team entries is Friday, February 23.
No TEAM entries will be accepted after this deadline.
- Team packets for your entire team may be picked up in advance on Tuesday, February 27, at Runner's Den, 6505 North 16th St, from 10:00 a.m. If you wish to pick up your team materials on February 27, you must make prior arrangements by faxing your request to (602) 277-4372 no later than 5:00p.m., Friday February 23.
Team packets not requested for pick up on February 27 will be available under each individual entrant's name at early packet pick-up on March 1 & 2 at Runner’s Den or race day at the race site.
- Team packets with entry forms, additional information and posters will be available Jan.10. To receive a packet, fax your request to (602) 277-4372 before Feb. 15.
A Special Award will be given to the company entering the largest total number of participants.
Additional Information: (602) 277-4333
Revised February 21, 2001