Triangle Running Group

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• 1 fgump // Aug 11, 2010 at 3:14 pm

  Something to put on your calendars for September 25th (a friend is helping organize this 5k run at Preston…he’s a BCBSNC employee).

  SAS CHAMPIONSHIP TO HOST BLUE POINTS 5K RACE
  DURING TOURNAMENT WEEK
  Unique 5K race will take place on cart paths at Prestonwood Country Club

  CARY, N.C. – The SAS Championship presented by Bloomberg Businessweek has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) to host the inaugural Blue Points 5K at the SAS Championship, Saturday, Sept. 25, prior to the tournament’s second round. The 5K race will take place on the cart paths of the golf tournament’s back nine holes at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary.

  “The SAS Championship is celebrating 10 incredible years and we felt adding a 5K race to the event would be another way to engage the community that has been so supportive to us,” said Tournament Director Jeff Kleiber. “Running the race on the cart paths of the tournament’s back nine provides participants a chance to experience the Prestonwood Country Club course and makes this event different from other 5K runs.”

  The race, part of the tournament’s AT&T Family Day, will begin at 8 a.m., prior to the start of the tournament’s second round on Saturday. The race will begin near the main tournament entrance at Prestonwood Country Club and proceed along the SAS Championship’s back nine holes before concluding at the tournament’s 18th hole.

  “BCBSNC is proud to partner with the SAS Championship in offering a truly unique experience through the Blue Points 5K,” said Matt Dutton, marketing manager for BCBSNC. “It’s a great opportunity for all families – whether runners or not – to get out and get active.”

  Runners can register for the Blue Points 5K at the SAS Championship online at http://www.SASChampionship.com. Registration is divided into competitive and noncompetitive divisions. Prior to Monday, Sept. 20, competitive division registration costs $30 for adults, $20 for youth (17-years old and under) and $70 for a family. Competitive registrants will be timed via chip timing. Noncompetitive registration is $25 for adults, $15 for youth and $55 for a family. Registration costs will increase by $5 for each division on Sept. 20. Tournament officials are strongly encouraging advance registration in order secure a place in the event.

  All race participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, post-race food and admission to the SAS Championship on race day. As part of AT&T Family Day, admission will include access to Kid Zone activities, including bounce houses, a giant slide, putt putt and face painting.

• 2 stabu // Aug 12, 2010 at 10:55 am

  That might be a nice recovery run after BR relay

  I’m in for Saturday, probably Umstead Turkey Creek, etc. If I’m motivated enougy, I may do some single track in there somewhere….

• 3 KarenG8r // Aug 13, 2010 at 8:51 am

  Hi Guys! How about a run from Bridge to Nowhere at 6:30 on Sat. morning??? And if you can make it to Starbucks after the run I can spend a few minutes updating folks on the BR relay. Heidi makes a good point….next week would be a good time to start some bigger hills like Turkey Creek….people will have a whole week to prepare!

• 4 terp // Aug 13, 2010 at 2:44 pm

  I’m in for BTN tomorrow at 6:30 …or as Saber is calling it…the Ted Stevens Memorial Run. Just looking to run six miles.

  Also planning a six-mile run with Dr. Feelgood for Sunday morning (not quite as early). Stay tuned for more details.

• 5 litl' bit // Aug 13, 2010 at 3:43 pm

  I am in!!!! I LOVE hills….. Actually I live the coffee after hills. The harder the run the better the coffee tastes

• 6 squeeky // Aug 13, 2010 at 5:09 pm

  Hope to see you there, possibly on a bike.

• 7 stabu // Aug 13, 2010 at 5:21 pm

  I will probably get an early start, and swing back to meet you all somewhere between BTN and the airport overlook. I need to run looong..and it turns out Turkey Creek loop is like crack! I might do it twice!! OK, not really. Except the part about me meeting you on the trail….

• 8 fgump // Aug 14, 2010 at 5:50 am

  Hey gang-I won’t be joining for the run this morning, but will try to make it for coffee. Something like 9ish?

• 9 terp // Aug 14, 2010 at 4:09 pm

  I’m joining Dennis and Mike S. at the Art Museum tomorrrow at 7:30 a.m. to run. I think Dennis is looking to run 10+ miles. Mike and I are looking for five or six miles. Anyone else interested?

  We’ll meet at the upper lot along Blue Ridge.