Special Events : 5k Runs

Join us for 5K for Clay and CMRC Open House!

Roger Heaney — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:01:00 GMT

Round Rock's 9th Annual 5K for Clay takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. The event honors Clay Madsen and the Clay Madsen Recreation Center which strives to be a safe place where children and adults can learn the leadership and sportsmanship qualities that Clay upheld in his life which was ended by cancer. The first 350 entrants will receive a 5K for Clay dry fit runners shirt. Register now before early registration ends on August 8th!

Registration Information:
* Youth (17 and under): $18 pre register (ends August 8th); $23 late/on site registration

* Adults (18 and older): $23 pre register (ends August 8th); $28 late/on site registration

Register online at www.roundrockrecreation.com or on www.active.com (additional fees applied) or in person at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center or at the Parks and Rec office.

Packet Pickup and Chip Timing:
Early Packet Pick up is at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center from Noon to 9:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. Participants may also pick up race packets on site on event day.

5K for Clay is a chip timed event. Chip timing for the 2012 event will be provided by Cadence Sports. If you do not wear a chip, you will not be timed and will not be included in any results. All chips must be surrendered at the finish line.

Immediately following the 5K for Clay, join us for an Open House, featuring all that Parks and Recreation has to offer. There will be information booths featuring different classes and programs, as well as demonstrations to try out the fun before signing up. There will be door prizes, refreshments and more! You can also take a tour of the Clay Madsen Recreation Center and see the many amenities the facility has to offer. The Round Rock Public Library will also be onsite with information on their many programs.

As part of the Open House, come join Tennis Professional Jack Alsup for a Tennis Play Day and learn all about the U.S. Tennis Association's 10 and Under Tennis Program. Demo stations will be set up for players to try out the equipment and receive guidance from an instructor. This is a free event, but pre-registration is encouraged (*20411). For ages 4-10 years. Regiter for the event at www.roundrockrecreation.com.

Parking:
Limited event parking will be located on site at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. Additional parking will be available at the Shops of Turtle Creek located one block south from the Recreation center. We ask everyone attending the event to always be mindful of safety; use sidewalks and cross walks and be aware of runners/walkers on course.

Spunky Shaylah 5k & Inspiration Walk at CMRC this Saturday!

Roger Heaney — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:48:00 GMT

Join us this Saturday! Register Now! This 1st annual event honors Shaylah Dame and the Shaylah Dame Skatepark. Celebrate Shaylah's passion for life and love by participating in the benefit driven 1K Inspiration Walk, 5K Fun Run/Walk or both. Feel free to show your spunk during the 5K-run with a team, wear a spunky outfit-show your spirit!

The first 300 5K registrations will be guaranteed a Spunky Shaylah 5K shirt. For a small donation, to celebrate the 1K Inspiration Walk, decorate a flag to honor who inspires you. Contact the Clay Madsen Recreation Center for more information at 218-3220.

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Time: 8 a.m. 1K Inspiration Walk | 8:30 a.m. Spunky Shaylah 5K
Where: Shaylah Dame Skate Park, behind Clay Madsen Recreation Center, 1600 Gattis School Road

Spunky 5K Registration (Event shirt included)
Pre Registration Fees (ends Thursday, March 22)
Youth (ages 15 and under): $12
Adults (ages 16 +): $20

Late Registration:
Youth (ages 15 and under): $17
Adults (ages 16 +): $25

1K Inspiration Walk (Does not include event shirt)
Youth (ages 15 and under): $5
Adults (ages 16 +): $10

Contact the Clay Madsen Recreation Center for more information at 512-218-3220. register at www.spunkyshaylah5k.com.

2nd Annual Reindeer Run scheduled for Sunday, December 11th

Roger Heaney — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:16:00 GMT

The Rotary Club of Round Rock Sunrise and the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department present the second annual Reindeer Run, a 5k timed run and family fun run to raise funds for building a Play for All Abilities Park now currently under construction at Rabb Park. The 2011 Reindeer Run takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 11 at Old Settlers Park.

Packet pickup and registration information:
Packet and t-shirt pickup is now under way at the Round Rock Parks and Recreation main office from 8 p.m. to 5 p.m. until December 9th. Registration and packet pickup will also take place at the event.

Cost:
Adult $25 per participant includes t-shirt, Youth (11-17) $20 includes t-shirt, Kids (2-10) FREE with parent or guardian-no shirt and no registration required.

Schedule:
5:00 p.m. - 5k Timed Run (no walkers)
6:15 p.m. - 5k Family 5k Fun Run at dusk

Register online now at www.5r5k.org, in person at the event, or at the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department main office.

Participants enjoy holiday decorations and Christmas music as they run/walk through the City of Round Rock's premiere park! The event will also feature holiday crafts and activities for the entire family and refreshments will be served, compliments of Starbucks Coffee. More information about the park can be found at www.roundrocktexas.gov/playforall

2nd Annual Reindeer Run registration is now open!

Roger Heaney — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:36:00 GMT

The Rotary Club of Round Rock Sunrise and the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department present the second annual Reindeer Run, a 5k timed run and family fun run to raise funds for building a Play for All Abilities Park now currently under construction at Rabb Park. The 2011 Reindeer Run is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 4 at Old Settlers Park.

Cost:
Adult $25 per participant includes t-shirt, Youth (11-17) $20 includes t-shirt, Kids (2-10) FREE with parent or guardian-no shirt and no registration required.

Schedule:
5:00 p.m. - 5k Timed Run (no walkers)
6:15 p.m. - 5k Family 5k Fun Run at dusk

Participants enjoy holiday decorations and Christmas music as they run/walk through the City of Round Rock's premiere park!