5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK

GIL ALVARADO MEMORIAL

BENEFIT THE WORKING POOR IN OUR COMMUNITY

August 2022 – Date to be determined

$20 as a Participant in Run or Walk
$15 as a Participant for 8 Years Old and Under in Run or Walk
Mothers with stroller’s welcome
Waters, Bananas & Oranges for all participants & volunteers
T-Shirt & Gift Bag Included

Riverstone Park – Centennial Trail Course

1805 Tilford Lane

Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

DIRECTIONS

Candlelight is excited to present the 3rd Annual 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk to benefit the working poor in our community. In March of 2019, Gil passed after a long battle with cancer. The run is designed to honor Gil’s service to all in need and to assist in a continuing effort to help the “working poor” in our community.

4 ways to get involved:

Participant
Volunteer
Sponsorship
Donation (any amount)

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsorships: $1,500 Donation = Corporate or Personal Radio Mention, Newspaper Mention, Banner Logo, T-Shirt Logo, and 10 Free Entries.
Gold Sponsorships: $1,000 Donation = Newspaper Mention, Banner Logo, T-Shirt Mention, and 5 Free Entries.
Silver Sponsorships: $750 Donation = Banner Mention, T-Shirt Mention, and 3 Free Entries.
Bronze Sponsorships: $500 Donation = T-Shirt Mention, Banner Mention, and 2 Free Entries.
Donation (any amount)

Interested in Volunteering?

Getting Started

Want to go behind the scenes at the 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk to benefit the working poor in our community?

Volunteers Will Receive

Customized 5K Volunteer Crew T-Shirt
Water and snacks to keep you energized
More fun than anyone should have while volunteering!

What Shift Do We Have?

Arrive at 7 AM. Leave approximately 12 PM

Volunteer Assignments

Registration Area (7-13 Volunteers Needed) – Check-in registered runners and distribute competitor numbers and t-shirts. Manage walk-up registrations and collect money. Provide friendly assistance while assisting with basic event questions.
Starting Line and Finish Line (4 Volunteers Needed) – Assist with the flow at the starting line and provide runners with water, bananas, and an orange.
Course Water Stop & Course/Aid Monitor (8 Volunteers Needed) – Ensure runners stay on the route, provide water at water stations and instruct participants on completing obstacles. Watch out for, and report any injuries — and offer motivation along the way!
Set-Up & Tear-Down (10 to 15 Volunteers Needed) – Assist with basic tear-down of the event: taking down tents, inventorying apparel
Race Guide on a Bicycle (leads the front runners through the course to ensure they know the route). (1 Volunteer)
Bag Stuffers (2 to 6 Volunteers Needed) – Bags will be handed out at the Registration Desk. We need stuffers to bag the participants bib and t-shirt and also to place their name on each bag.

Questions?

Please fill out CONTACT US here on the website, or email Eric Reade at ericr@candlelight.org

REGISTER AS A PARTICIPANT
VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT
Click HERE for Sponsorship or Donation (Specify 5K under “Other/Memo Box”)