You don't have to wear green to participate in this year's UVic 5 km Road Race on March 17 but you can save some green by registering early. The seventh race in the Thrifty Foods Island Race Series begins at the McKinnon Building at 11 a.m. Registration before March 4 is $10. For $45 you recieve a limited edition polar fleece vest. After March 4 individual registration is $15. Those who take advantage of early registration also have a chance to win the early bird grand prize of an accommodation package from Harbour Towers Hotel.
UVic faculty, staff and students who identify themselves as being part of a group prior to the race will be tagged with ribbon and observed before, during and after the event. The group that displays the most spirit (face paint and costumes are allowed) win 20 free Subway sandwiches. All race participants have the chance to win several draw prizes including two adult ski lift passes to Whistler Mountain, gift certificates and sweatshirts from Thrifty Foods, and gift certificates to the Macaroni Grill and Milestone's restaurants. The 30 greenest participants each receive a free Subway sandwich.
All runners and walkers receive refreshments at the end of the race. A check-in service for clothing or other belongings will be provided and baby-sitting can be arranged by calling 721-8720.
On site registration will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. the morning of the race. To register in advance come to McKinnon 181 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or call 721-8720 or 721-8406 for more information.
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