Runner's Den Classic Road Races
Presented by
Health Net of Arizona & The Phoenix Coyotes
February 3, 2002 - Super Bowl Sunday
Paradise Valley Mall (Cactus & Tatum)

General Information

Online Registration

Fill-in Entry Form

Written Entry Form

What

Health Net and the Phoenix Coyotes present the 24th annual Runner’s Den Classic Road Races.
Start off Super Bowl Sunday with a morning run, skate or walk at one of Arizona’s oldest and most popular events.

When

 Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, 2002
10K Inline Skate8:00 a.m.
5K Family Skate8:03 a.m.
5K Run8:45 a.m.
1 Mile8:50 a.m.
5K Walk8:55 a.m.
10K Run9:30 a.m.

History of the Race

Since our start in 1978, over 300 athletes have run this pancake-flat 10K course in under 30 minutes.
Health Net and the Phoenix Coyotes are excited to join Runner’s Den and bring inline skating events to the schedule.
Again, skaters have the chance to experience the same course that produced one of the fastest 10K road races in history.

Where

 Paradise Valley Mall - located at Cactus & Tatum
Staging area is located on the south side of the mall opposite J.C. Penneys.

Courses

 10K USAT&F certified course - flat, fast with splits every mile of the run, aid stations at 2 & 4 miles.
All other courses are flat and accurate.

10K Run

 The Granddaddy of the Runner’s Den Races.
This is the same race that Thom Hunt set the American record in 1983 and
Bill Rodgers and Frank Shorter waged their classic duels.

5K Run

 Now the hottest distance in road racing, the 5K Run is for both competitive runners and beginners.

5K Fitness Walk

 A non-competitive 5K fitness walk for walking enthusiasts.
A digital clock will display your time at the finish

1 Mile Fun Run

 The 1 Mile Fun Run is non-competitive.
A clock will display times at the finish, and all finishers will receive ribbons.
Top male & females in the 1 Mile Fun Run will receive awards.

5K Family Skate

 The 5K Family Skate is non-competitive. A clock will display times at the finish, and all finishers will receive ribbons. (Helmets are mandatory. Other guards are strongly recommended.)

10K Competitive Skate

 The 10K Inline Skate is for the competitive skater or anyone who wants to skate fast.
(Helmets are mandatory. Other guards are strongly recommended.)

10K Inline Skate Awards

 Top three 10K skate finishers in each of the following age groups will receive awards:
12 & under, 13-17, 18-25, 26-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+.

10K & 5K Run Awards

 Top three 10K & 5K run finishers in each of the following age groups will receive awards:
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+.

All Entrants Receive:

 Two complimentary tickets to see the Phoenix Coyotes in action at America West Arena,
high quality event T-shirt and post race refreshments.
Massage therapy courtesy of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.

Fees

 All events through January 27, 2002 are $16;
January 28 - February 2 $18;
$20 day of race

Instant Online Registration

 You can register instantly by visiting our website at RaceplaceEvents.com and following the prompts
(a small service fee will be applied).
Online registration ends Thursday, January 31 at 6 p.m.
Service provided by Active.com

Make Checks Payable To:

Runner's Den Race.

Early Check In & Pickup

 Race packets will be available for early pick-up at
Runner's Den at 6505 N. 16th St. on Saturday, February 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Race Day Registration

 Those who have not registered may do so on race day starting at 7:00 a.m.

Results

 Complete results for the 10K Run, 5K Run & 10K Skate will be posted on the Internet @
www.RaceplaceEvents.com by 5:00 p.m. race day.

For More Information

(602) 277-4333

Event Beneficiary

 A portion of the entry fees will benefit Coyotes Charities, the Phoenix Coyotes Foundation.
Coyote Charities is committed to assisting charitable organizations throughout Arizona.

Staging by:

 Raceplace Events
Revised  January 6, 2002