Haiti Rehab Project 5K and Obstacle Challenge
- Cost:
- $25 to race, free to attend
- F T Proctor Park
- 1901 Rutger Street, Utica, 13505 United States
Additional Information
The Haiti Rehab Project 5K and Obstacle Challenge will take place on Saturday, September 19th at FT Proctor Park at 1901 Rutger Street in Utica at 9AM. Come out and race to raise funds for those with disabilities in Haiti.
As a result of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, numerous people experienced traumatic amputations, spinal cord injuries and other serious injuries. Initially, outside assistance was present in Haiti, but most immediate response organizations have vacated Haiti, leaving massive needs unmet. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere and an estimated 10% of Haitians have a disability. The rehabilitation needs in Haiti continue to be extensive.
We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to support rehabilitation and medical clinics, orphanages, families, and outreach programs for those with special needs in Haiti.
Register at haitirehabproject.org
The race will be held at FT Proctor Park at 1901 Rutger Street in Utica, NY. Drive to the parking lot at the intersection of Rutger and Ludlow.
The 5K route will include three trips around the larger loop. The Obstacle Challenge will be approximately 1 mile following the smaller loop with obstacles just off the path. Planned obstacles for teams of 2 participants include climbing over walls, combat crawl under netting, partner sack carry and tire flip, plyo rock jump, human wheelbarrow, tire run, and partner carry. This is your chance to get in on the first year of our partner Obstacle Challenge!
Event Schedule – Rain or Shine
9:00- 9:40 a.m. Race day registration and packet pick-up
9:40 a.m. Kids 100 Meter Dash Fun Run for 7 yrs & younger.
9:50 a.m. 5K line up -Wheelchair, Runners, Walkers
10:00 a.m. Wheelchair Division Start
10:03 a.m. Run/Walk Start all divisions
10:30 a.m. Additional Obstacle Challenge registration
10:50 a.m. Obstacle Challenge Teams Line up at Start
11:00 a.m. Obstacle Challenge Start (teams of 2) 5 minute intervals
Post Race Post Race Party & Awards Ceremony
(For the 100 meter dash – Send us an email to let us know your planning to attend; registration free at the event.)
Register at haitirehabproject.org
2014 Haiti Rehab Project 5K Winners
Men’s Division: Eric Kahl
Women’s Division: Emily Vallee
Wheelchair Division: Hermin Garic