Anthem 5K Fitness Classic

	2009 Anthem 5K Fitness Classic Race Bib Numbers
Click here to search for your 2009 race bib number. Registration will continually be uploaded. Record this number and bring it with you to packet pick-up.

	race start
NEW START TIME AND START LINE: The race will start promptly at 8:00am. (Wheelchair participants will begin one minute prior). The Start line is located near the intersection of Witherspoon and Preston, at the rear of Slugger Field Stadium. The race will finish on Main Street in front of Slugger Field Stadium.

	age groups
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over (separate groups for male and female). There is also an overall wheelchair division (includes both male and female participants). Age group awards will be available for pick up at Fleet Feet Running Store the week following the race.

	active services
The Anthem 5K Fitness Challenge has teamed up with Active Trainer to create 5K training programs that are a balance of aerobic, anaerobic and cross-training workouts. These training programs are built to get people of all levels across the finish line. From the first-timer to the seasoned veteran, you will find the right training program for you. CLICK HERE to begin your training! Welcome to The Louisville Triple Crown of Running Forum. As you will quickly see, a lot of us are either “old shoes” or “newbies” here, but feel free to jump in and say hi, ask questions, or whatever. We are a friendly bunch and are looking forward to our community growing through another running season. ! Stick around, join in, read, post comments, questions, or complaints. If we can’t keep you motivated, no one can. Part of what we do here is cheer each other one, listen with a sympathetic ear, offer advice, and generally help each other through the ups and downs of running, walking and life. CLICK HERE to join our message board!

awards

Each Anthem 5K Fitness Classic entrant will receive a high-quality T-shirt commemorating his or her participation in the 2009 Anthem 5K Fitness Classic. In addition, the Anthem 5K Fitness Classic will present cash awards to the first five men and women finishers in each of the following categories:

Place
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Male
$500.00
$250.00
$150.00
$125.00
$100.00

Female
$500.00
$250.00
$150.00
$125.00
$100.00

The first three finishers in each age group (top five overall excluded) will receive an age group award.

The top 3 finishers (male and female) in the 14 and under and 15-19 age groups will be awarded trophies to comply with high school eligibility rules.

All absentee and age group awards must be picked up by March 21, 2009. Awards for the top five male and female finishers will be presented at 9:15 a.m. on race day. Age group awards will be available for pick up at Fleet Feet Running Store the week following the race.

	entry fees
• Early Registration fee (walk-in & mail-in) if registered by February 23, 2009 is $20 • Online Registration extended to Midnight on February 28, 2009 • Late Registration fee if registered on March 6, 2009 is $35 • Race Day fee if registering on March 7, 2009 is $50 • ALL mail-in entries are determined by postmark - no exceptions! • Sorry, entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Entry fee payable to Anthem 5K Fitness Classic – Net proceeds donated to The WHAS Crusade for Children.

	race timing
The Louisville Triple Crown of Running series is proud to announce the implementation of the ChronoTrack Timing Systems for all Triple Crown races. The ChronoTrack Timing System allows for the use of disposable tags called D-tags. The D-tag is easy to attach to your shoe and far lighter and less intrusive than other timing tags and chips. Once the D-tag is attached to your shoe, you will quickly forget that it is even there. A disposable tag eliminates the need for you, the athlete, to worry about turning your chip in after the race. Click Here for D-tag instruction sheet

seeding

If you would like to be considered for a seeded position in the 2009 Anthem 5K Classic, and have completed a 5K race in a time faster than listed below, please submit proof* of your race time by February 25, 2009 to:

Anthem 5K Classic Seeding c/o Fleet Feet Sports
1500 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205

Fax to: 502-479-9935, Attention: Anthem 5K Classic Seeding

Qualifying Time Requirements

Men: 17:30
Women: 21:00

*Copy of Race Results Certificate, Copy of Finishers Postcard, Print-out of online race results, or copy of newspaper race results are all acceptable forms of proof of race time. Race results must be from 2007 or 2008 races.

	packet pickup
There will be a Late Registration/Packet Pick-up on Friday, March 6th in the lobby of Louisville Slugger Field from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • CLICK HERE for directions to Louisville Slugger Field. • Packets may also be picked up at Slugger Field on Race Day, Saturday, March 7th, from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. • PACKETS WILL NOT BE MAILED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE!

kid's fun runs

The Anthem 5K Fitness Classic Kid's Runs will take place on Main Street in front of Slugger Field immediately following the 5K on March 7, 2009.

The age groups and distances will be as follows:

50 yard dash – Ages 3 – 5

100 yard dash – Ages 6 and 7

400 yards – Ages 8 – 10

Each child will receive a special edition Anthem Kid's Run t-shirt, as well as a “kids” race packet.

The entry fee for the Anthem Kid's Run is $5, both pre-registration and race day. Entries are limited to the first 300 kids. You can register your child on-line.

	race photography
Brightroom Professional Event Photography will again offer race photos. Brightroom photographers will be taking photos along the course and at the finish line. Following the event, brightroom will contact race participants via email and provide a direct link to their photos on www.brightroom.com. Order forms will be mailed to participants not providing an email address.

	race benefits
Racing Benefits are available at the Finish for those participants who complete the course by the 9:30 a.m. cut off. “Pure Tap” water provided by the Louisville Water Company. One bottle of PowerAde isotonic beverage. One bagel courtesy of Panera Bread. ChronoTrack Race Timing (see race timing) Race Photographs (see Race Photographs)

	race results
Official race results and photos will be posted at www.anthem5K.com on Race Day afternoon, March 7, 2009 (or sooner).