24 Apr 2013 Registration under way for Toad Suck Daze Run
Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in the 30th annual Toad Suck Daze 5K/10K Run on Saturday, May 4, at Conway High School at John McConnell Stadium.
Proceeds from the race will benefit a variety of local non-profits – Conway Interfaith Clinic, City of Hope Outreach, Boys and Girls Club, HAVEN (Help for Abuse Victims in Emergency Need), Faulkner County Day School, Community Connections, Community Action Program of Central Arkansas (CAPCA) and Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs.
Over the years, the race has raised more than $300,000 for local charities.
The event includes a 10K Run (RRCA Grand Prix), 5K Run, 5K Fun Walk and Tadpole Trot races for children. Last year, more than 1,500 registered to participate in the Toad Suck Daze 5K/10K Run, with nearly 300 participants in the Tadpole Trot.
Online registration ends at 6 p.m. Friday, May 3.
Online and mail registrants can pick up a racing packet, number and timing chip from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at The Sporty Runner in Conway; from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Buzz Bolding Arena at Conway High School; or the morning of the race at the fieldhouse at John McConnell Stadium.
Participants must wear a race chip to get an official time. Participants registering after 7:30 a.m. on the day of the race will not receive a timing chip and will not be timed.
The 10K and 5K events begin at 8 a.m.
The Tadpole Trot starts on the Conway High School track about 9:30 a.m. and includes races for children ages 4-12. Kids ages 4 through 8 will run 1/2 lap, kids ages 9-10 will run one lap, and ages 11-12 will run two laps (one-half mile). The first, second and third place finishers in each Tadpole Trot receive trophies and all other entrants receive a ribbon.
Entry fee for the 10K and 5K events is $25, which includes a technical shirt for those who pre-register. The Tadpole Trot costs $5 without a T-shirt or $10 with a cotton T-shirt.
Any additional shirts can be purchased on the day of the race after 8 a.m. at the field house.
Free refreshments will be provided for all entrants.
The Conway Kiwanis Club is the main organizer of the event.
This year’s major sponsors include Conway Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, TLC Pediatrics, Academy Sports, Kohl’s, Conway Corporation, Regions Bank, Smith Ford, The Sporty Runner, Nabholz Construction Services, Sonshine Academy and Arkansas Eye Care Group.
501 LIFE is also a sponsor.
For more information or to register, visit toadsuckrun.com.
