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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
DATE:
Jen'y Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent / ~_~
February 9, 2000
SUB J:
Dave Huffman 5K Run
The Second Annual Dave Huffinan Memorial 5K race is progressing nicely.
Many of the race components are in place ahead of schedule. The race is
scheduled for Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 9:00 a.m., and will begin at Lake
Ann Park and conclude at the Americlnn/Houlihan's complex. Members of the
2001 Race Committee would like to give a brief race update to the City Council at
their March 12th meeting.
The 2000 Dave Huffman Memorial 5K race was vew success~l, it is important
for the continued success of the race to have a formal motion from the ciW
council. It is StafFs 'recommendation that the city council formally approve and
endorse the Da;ye Huffman 5K race again in 2001. The city has budgeted $1000
fbr this event in the 2001 Recreation Program budget (Fund 1600) and is
~equ~.t,n= city in-kind services with public safety and staff time, so it is impc, rtant
for the council to make a motion to approve the City of Chanhassen's contribution
toward the race. Attached, please find the complete race information that will
probably ansv¥-er any additional questions the Council may have.
RECOMMENDATION
It is staff's recommendation that the city council approve and endorse the Dave
Huffinan 5K race. It is also recommended the council support the use of in-kind
services, public safety stafftime, and financial assistance that has been budgeted
in the 2001 Recreation Budget.
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5K Memorial Run
Saturday September 15, 2001
Chanhassen, MN
We are proud to present the second annual Dave Huffman 5K Memorial Run. The event is in
memory of Dave Huffman, who gave so much to the Chanhassen community. The fast, scenic course
loops through Lake Ann Park and winds its way through the City of Chanhassen, finishing at the
AmericInn/Houlihan's parking lot. The course is USATF certified.
When: Saturday September 15, 2001 at 9:00AM
Where: Lake Ann Park
Shuttle service to Lake Ann Park will depart from the St. Hubert's Church parking lot. Directions
from the Metro Area: From 1-494 take Hwy. 5 west to Chanhassen (approximately 5 miles) to the
comer of HwY 5 and 101 south. Take left on 101 south to church parking lot.
Sponsored By:
· Ameficlnn
· Houlihan's Restaurant
· City of Chanhassen
Entry Fee:
$15 if pre-registered by September 1, 2001; $18 for registrations received after September 1 up to
race day. All participants will receive a long sleeve 100% cotton T-shirt, a goodie bag with samples
and coupons from local businesses, and refreshments and continental breakfast following the race.
Registration:
Cl___ii_ck here to register online or print out, fill in and mail the ~istration form to
Dave Huffman Memorial Run
570 Pond Promenade
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Awards:
Grand P~ize Drawing: Name Brand Mountain Bike
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Overall Metz and Women's Winner: Whirlpool Suite at Americlnn of Chanhassen and $50
Houlihan's gift certificate
First Place itt each Age Division for Metz and Women: $50 Houlihan' s gift certificate
Age Divisions:
13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, & Wheelchair
Transportation:
Complimentary transportation from St. Hubert's to Lake Ann Park will be provided by Southwest
Metro Transportation
Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
Packet pickup and race day registration is from 7:15-8:30 a.m. at the Americlnn/Houlihan's parking
lot.
Race Results:
Complete results will be posted on the Internet (www.raceberryjam.com) and in the Minnesota
Running & Track publication. 2000 race results may be viewed at
www.raceberryjam.com/huffmanrslts.html.
Volunteers:
We need volunteers to help us put on our race! If you are interested in helping out, contact Susan
Jespersen at Americlnn 952-934-3888, ask for 5K Run voicemail extension.
Information:
Any questions regarding the race can be directed to the Americlnn at 952-934-3888, please ask for
5K run voicemail extension.
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WAIVER. Knoxving that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity, I enter and run this race certifying that
I am medically able and properly trained. I also know that, ahhough police protection will be provided, there may be
traffic on the course route. I assume the risk of running in traffic. I also assume any and all other risks associated with
running this event including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high
heat and/or humidity, and the condition of the roads.
Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors,
administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release, and discharge the
City of Chanhassen, Americlnn, Houlihan's, all paying sponsors, and an5, other organization associated with the race, and
with the local government and police, volunteers, and an5, and all sponsors including their agents employees, assigns or
anyone acting for or on their behalf, fi'om any and all claims or liability for death personal injury, or property damage of
any kind of nature arising out of, or in the course of, my participation in this event, This release extends to all claims of .
every kind of nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown.
The undersigned further grants full permission of this race and any organization conducting the race and/or agents
authorized by them to use an5, photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for
any purpose.
I have read the foregoing and certify my agreement by my signature below.
Signature (by parent or guardian if participant is under 18)
MAIL ENTRY FORM WITH $15 BY SEPTEMBER 1 ($18 AFTER SEPT. 1) TO
Dave Huffman Memorial Run
570 Pond Promenade
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Make check payable to Dave Huffman 5K Memorial Run
MORE INFORMATION
Return to home pag~e.
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