TEAMS

The Fifth Third River Bank Run invites you to participate in the Team Competition on May 9, 2009 in downtown Grand Rapids. Team competition is available for the 25K, 10K and 5K races with five types of teams: Corporate, Speed, Military, Public Safety and USATF (please see below).

There are opportunities for teams to earn incentives by fundraising for the Strong Kids Campaign. Find out complete details at www.53riverbankrun.com.

Valid team entries consist of a completed Team Competition Entry Form (including the team fee if applicable) and must be submitted by April 24, 2009 plus all team members must be individually registered for the race by May 4.

Completed Team Competition Entry Forms can be e-mailed or mailed to: Bill Bilisko, Fifth Third River Bank Run, P.O. Box 1448, Grand Rapids, MI 49501.

Team Fees by check (payable to Fifth Third River Bank Run) can be sent to Bill Bilisko (above address) or by credit card when you register online.

Please e-mail Bill Bilisko with questions or call (616) 653-8467.

Team Competition Entry Fees and Deadline

• Team registration closes on April 24 for mail and online entries with a non-refundable entry fee of $75* per team.  Individual team member entry fees are $30* for each 25K participant, $26* for each 10K participant and $24* for each 5K participant. Individual race entry forms must be completed for all participants and they MUST be registered by May 4. (Checks payable to Fifth Third River Bank Run or by credit card when you register online)   Please note that individual entry fees increase by $10 starting on April 25.
• USATF and Public Safety (Police, Fire, etc.) team fees only are waived, individual fees required.
• Military team and participant fees are waived. Military participants must be on a team to have the participant fee waived.
• CORPORATE TEAM runners will not be able to participate in the individual Clydesdale category. Runners on all other teams will be able to participate in the individual Clydesdale category
• Late registration for teams will NOT be available on Friday, May 8 or Saturday May 9.   Individuals may late register on Friday, May 8, however, they cannot be attached to a team.   They must be registered by May 4 to be included in the team competition.
• No Team Roster changes will be accepted after May 4, 2009.
• Race Day Team Photos will be taken at the Team Hospitality area in DeVos Place.
• Gear Check will be available at the Team Hospitality Area. Please be advised that only Team members are allowed in the Team Hospitality area due to space constraints. Please arrange a separate location to meet with family and friends prior and after the race.
• Individuals may only compete on one team.
• Registered runners will receive a t-shirt, finisher gift, and post event refreshments.

 

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CORPORATE:
Division One: Fewer than 1,000 employees
Division Two: Between 1,000 and 2,500 employees
Division Three: More than 2,500 employees

• Employees with a minimum of 20 hours (excluding consultants), retirees, or spouses.
• Minimum of five and no more than 10 runners per team.
• Sponsor may enter as many teams as desired.
• Must register as 25K, 10K or 5K runner (No clydesdales).
• The top five finishers will count toward the team's score. If the team does not have five finishers, it will be disqualified.
• Scoring is based on each runner within his/her age group on each team. The object is to have the lowest score.
• Trophies are given to the top three teams in each division in all 3 races.  In addition, medals will be awarded to all team members.
• All team members must compete in the same distance event.
• Individuals cannot be registered in the Clydesdale division.

SPEED:

• Minimum of five and no more than 10 runners per team.
• Team members do not have to be employees of one company.
• The top five finishers will count toward the team's score. If the team does not have five finishers, it will be disqualified.
• Scoring is based on the combined times of the top five finishers on each team.
• Trophies are given to the top three teams and the individual members will receive medals.
• All team members must compete in the same distance event.

MILITARY: (All Fees Waived)

• All members must be active or reserve in the United States Military.
• Minimum of five or no more than 10 runners per team.
• The top five finishers count toward the team's score. If the team does not have five finishers, it will be disqualified.
• Scoring is based on the combined times of the top five finishers on each team.
• Trophies are given to the top three teams and the individual members will receive medals.
• All team members must compete in the same distance event.

PUBLIC SAFETY: (Team Fee Only Waived/Individual Fees Required)

• Minimum of five and no more than 10 runners per team.
• Team members do not have to be employees of one company.
• The top five finishers will count toward the team's score. If the team does not have five finishers, it will be disqualified.
• Scoring is based on the combined times of the top five finishers on each team.
• Trophies are given to the top three teams and the individual members will receive medals.
• All team members must compete in the same distance event.

USATF:

• The USA Team Championship title will be awarded to the first place national club team and association club team.
• The maximum number of team members is unlimited.
• Male teams must have a minimum of five runners who will be scored on aggregate time.
• Female teams must have a minimum of three runners who will be scored on aggregate time.
• No team registration fee for USATF teams is required.
• All members must be individually registered to run with a 2009 USATF membership number.
• Only available for the 25K distance event.