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2010 Great Pumpkin Fun Run

Presented by Texas Heart Institute at Downtown Houston - Hermann Square

October 30, 2010

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The Texas Heart Institute and BlueCross BlueShield of Texas present the 2010 Great Pumpkin Fun Run on Saturday, October 30, 2010, 8 a.m. Hermann Square in Downtown Houston (Smith & Walker - across from Tranquility Park).

Halloween Costumes Encouraged!

Categories of Participation:

• Wheelchair Race/Stroll 7:55 a.m.
• Great Pumpkin Dash - 5K Run (competitive) 8 a.m.
• Goblin Gallop - 5K Walk (non-competitive) 8 a.m.
• Witches Walk -1K Kid's Walk 9 a.m.

5K Run awards will be given to: 1st-3rd place male and female winners in the Open and Masters divisions: 1st-3rd place male and female winners in each age group: 7-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+; and 1st place in the Wheelchair race.

Children's Costume Contest with Awards:

• Starts at 9:20 a.m. following the presentation of runners' awards
• Limited to the first 50 entries (infant to 5 years old only)
• Enter onsite at beginning of contest Live Music! graphic

We strongly recommend that you register and pick up your packet in advance as race day registration is hectic and does not guarantee your preferred shirt size. The most important things included with the packet are race number bib (with disposable timing tag for 5K runners) and t-shirt. You may send someone else to pick up your packet for you. It is recommended that they have a copy of your receipt for online registration and know the exact name used for registration.

Each race or event will start promptly at the noted time. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to park and get to the starting line on time.

6:00 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.- Race Day Registration and packet pickup (in front of City Hall)
6:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.- Disposal Tag (D-Tag) pickup for 5K runners registering on race day (Walker near Start Line)
7:55 a.m. - 5K Wheelchair Race
8:00 a.m. - 5K Run (competitive) - Great Pumpkin Dash
8:00 a.m. - 5K Walk - Goblin Gallop
9:00 a.m. - 1K Witches Walk
9:15 a.m. - Presentation of Runners’ Awards for Open and Masters Division
9:20 a.m. - line up for Children’s Costume Contest-Infants to Five (5) years old only

Where Do I Park?
There is no special parking arrangement for race goers. Secure parking is available in the underground event parking at 511 Rusk ($7). Otherwise it is street and lot parking. NOTE: The City of Houston charges for metered parking downtown on Saturdays until 6 pm. We encourage car pooling.

Questions? Call 832-355-9584 or pumpkin@heart.thi.tmc.edu.