Winston Salem
Rescue Mission
5K

Directed By the Twin City Track Club

Date

Entry Fee Includes

Race T-shirt with a custom design by local artist,  Daniel VonSeggen, goody bag (guaranteed to the first 400 runners registered), post-race refreshments, door prizes, awards, entry into silent auction, and race results.

Proceeds

All proceeds go directly to assisting with the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission operations. The Rescue Mission is in its 37^th year of providing mental, physical and spiritual help for those in need. For a population who suffer from substance abuse, depression, homelessness and a general feeling that “ know one cares”, the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission serves as a beacon of light and a promise of hope in downtown Winston-Salem . The proceeds generated from this event will help provide food, shelter, clothing, job placement, housing assistance and most importantly, spiritual guidance for the hundred or so Mission residents as well as many needy families in our community. Rest assured that your money was well spent and will make an immediate difference in someone’s life, helping them to learn to help themselves.

Sponsor an Intersection

We need individuals who will give $200 towards the operating expenses of the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission by sponsoring an intersection. Those who choose to do this may do so as an advertisement for a business or in memory or honor of a person who is dear to them. A sign with the sponsor's name and specified information will be posted at an intersection.

Pre-registration is required is a sign is desired.

Volunteers

To volunteer on Race Day, please contact Melody Dyson at (336) 723-1848, extension 118.

Refreshments

Snacks, fresh fruit, bagels, water and soft drinks will be available and provided by Lowe’s Foods. Other food and refreshment vendors will have booths on site.

For More Information (online application)

Call Mike Foster (336) 723-7729 extension 171.

Or you can  .

Awards

Awards will be given out immediately after the race.

Overall: The top three overall male and female winners will receive custom awards designed by the Downtown Arts District Association.

Age Divisions, Male & Female: The top three males and females overall and in each age division will awards: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60 & over.

Course Records

Open Male - first year on course
Open Female - first year on course

School Challenge

The school track or cross country team that has the most race participants will win a special award for their school. Also, the teams that raise a minimum of $3000.00 for the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission will receive $500.00 for their particular school’s track or cross country program.

Door Prizes & Silent Auction

Tremendous collection of door prizes provided by generous businesses and organizations in the area. All goody bags will include a ticket for door prize eligibility. Be sure to have your ticket with you and check by the door prize area upon arriving or after the race to see if you won a door prize. You must be present to receive a door prize. Also, race entry allows you or a family member to place a bid on a wonderful selection of silent auction items, also provided by local donors.

Downtown Elementary School Inspiration Wall

The Downtown Elementary School, in conjunction with the Downtown Arts District, is designing an "Inspiration Wall". Whether you are a race participant, family member, or friend, please stop by the school at the corner of 7th and Oak Street to take part. The wall will be decorated with ribbons and materials, and painted CD's will be provided on which visitors can write inspirational words or messages. These CD's will be attached to the fence as a permanent display, providing hope and inspiration both to the residents of the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission and to everyone else who passes by it.

Results

2004 Results