SATURDAY MAY 29, 2010 8:00 am
OLDE TOWNE PORTSMOUTH,
VIRGINIA

Three fun events for all age groups:
° Elizabeth River Run 10k - Running and Walking divisions
° Crawford Street Mile
° Children's Museum Fun Run

Striders Grand Prix Race
Scenic, waterfront course
Post Race Party at Ntelos Pavilion
Fun, flat and fast

ERR: A RUNNING TRADITION CONTINUES!

We invite you to join us for a fun filled 31st Elizabeth River Run 10k. Started in 1979 by Jerry Bocrie, this Tidewater Striders Club race has always been a runners’ favorite. ERR will be held on the exciting and scenic course in Portsmouth, Virginia. With magnificent views of the Elizabeth River, participants will traverse through Olde Towne with its towering monuments, museums, historical homes and the Portsmouth sea wall. Following the race will be a post race celebration at the spectacular Ntelos Pavilion.

NEW COURSE- SCENIC & FAST

You can expect to see a lot more of the Elizabeth River on this exciting new course than in previous years. Running along the majestic Elizabeth River, ERR participants will enjoy the fantastic views of the River, the waterfront area, the city skyline, riverboat activity, the Lightship PORTSMOUTH, Hospital Point, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, the historical monuments and homes of Olde Towne Portsmouth and the Ntelos Pavilion. The race will start and finish on Crawford Street near the Ntelos Pavilion at Harbor Center.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA

“I see babies cry, I watch them grow, they’ll learn more than I’ll ever know, And I say to myself, what a wonderful world” - written by Louie Armstrong
You can help children learn by making a donation to the PORTSMOUTH MUSEUMS FOUNDATION, a 501-c-3 organization. 100% of donated funds and a portion of the race proceeds will benefit the planned expansion of the CHILDREN’S MUSEUM of VIRGINIA. The Children’s Museum provides hands-on experiences for children of all ages, including a planetarium, train collections, art moves, and much more. It’s easy to help. Just add your donation to the race entry fee check or make a separate check payable to the “Portsmouth Museums Foundation Inc.” All donations will directly benefit the Children’s Museum of Virginia.

POST RACE FESTIVITIES

Join the ERR celebration at the Ntelos Pavilion at Harbor Center. Fun, music, food and beer will be shared while you brag about the day’s exploits.

HEROES NEEDED!

Volunteers are our heroes! Volunteers are needed, no experience necessary, to help put this event on. All volunteers receive a T-shirt and are invited to the post race festivities. Please e-mail Rich Hildreth at rmhildreth@jve.hrcoxmail.com to volunteer.

REGISTRATION

Print out an entry form and mail to the following address:

Tidewater Striders
2217 Bayberry Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

PACKET PICK-UP

May 28 Running Etc- Virginia Beach 3pm to 7pm
May 29 Ntelos Pavilion- Portsmouth 6:45am to 7:45am

ERR PHOTOS

TriDuo.com will be taking photos at ERR. Photos are available at www.triduo.com for purchase.

DIRECTIONS

Directions will be provided in the confirmation notice. Please plan on arriving early Saturday. Road closures will begin at 7:30am on Saturday.

FREE PARKING on RACE DAY

Free parking in city garages are within quarter of a mile of the start/finish line.

° Central Garage - Water Street
° Civic Center Lot - Water Street
° Crawford Garage - Water Street
° Children’s Museum Garage - County Street
° Columbia Street Lot - Columbia Street