The Daily News Press Run 2.0

800 Bay Street North,Texas City TX 77590

13 May, 2023

Description

Join us as we celebrate our 1st run of The Daily News Press Run this May. The Press Run features certified Texas City 5K and 10K courses, a Kid's 1K, a book character costume contest, dozens of vendor booths, music, food and much more. We have a big event planned! Our Kid’s Zone will offer your kiddos a safe environment, filled with bouncy houses, arts and crafts, face painting and more. Stations will be managed for small groups of kids. The Daily News Press Runs provides support to the Newspapers in Education (NIE) program. NIE provides educational resources that use the newspaper to develop reading comprehension skills, critical thinking and a better understanding of the way the world relates to the classroom. There is a waiting list of teachers each year who want to join. We need your help to make the program a success for the upcoming school year. Course Information: Professional chip timing USATF certified courses Courses begins and ends at Bay Street Park (Rainbow Park). Perpendicular to the light post in the parking lot west of the pavilion South end of the park. Kid's 1K, 5K, and 10K Run Race Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023 Registration Begins at: 5:30 AM Kid's 1K: 7:30 AM 5K: 8:00 AM (#TX18001LAB) 10K: 8:00 AM (#TX18002LAB) Race from Pillow (Donation with Shirt) Awards: 1st place overall male & female (5K & 10K) 1st - 3rd place male & female in each age division (5K & 10K) All 1K participating runners will receive a medal. 1st Place overall - male and female. (1K) Packet Pick-up Thursday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at COM at 1200 N Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX 77591 Friday, May 12, available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Daily News at 8522 Teichman Rd, Galveston, TX 75574. RACE DAY: Saturday, May 13, from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. at Rainbow Park 800 Bay St N, Texas City, TX 77590 Please plan to arrive 60 to 90 minutes prior to race start. Parking Information Runners' parking is available at Airplane Park 800 Bay St N, Texas City, TX Please allow yourself ample time to get checked in and warm up. Bag Drop Off Bag drop is available at the info station for a $5 donation to newspapers in education program. Costume Contest Dress up as your favorite book character as we celebrate Literacy Day with our Smart Family Literacy, Inc. Partners. The first, second and third place winners will win a special prize donated by local merchants. The contest is divided in two groups children and adults. A panel will judge the costumes. Other Info Performance t-shirts for 5K and 10K runners Cotton t-shirts for 1K runners No refunds - rain or shine Race Shirt Sizes: Sizes and availability guaranteed for participants registered by April 20 2023.. Stay updated by following The Daily News Press Run on Facebook!