-- Kofi Annan
General Information
This run and walk is a fundraiser for the East Bay Chapter of the United Nations Association-USA and for the World Food Program. UNA-USA is dedicated to promoting Peace through international cooperation led by the United Nations. Your registration fee will enable us to educate the local community and youth about critical issues faced by humanity and our planet, such as climate change, the roots of terrorism, and how the United Nations is leading the world's 192 nation states towards cooperation in solving these problems.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Friends of the World Food Program for the UN's World Food Program, which must independently raise its own budget. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide. In emergencies, it gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After the cause of an emergency has passed, they provide food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives.
The Course5K and 10K run or a 5K walk: certified course at Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina. The flat, easy, primarily asphalt course winds around Cesar Chavez Park (5K) and on the East Bay Shore Trail to Gilman and back to Cesar Chavez Park (10K). There will be water stops along the course. There will be beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and the Berkeley Hills.
DivisionsThere are three main race categories: 10K run, 5K run, and 5K walk. Marvelous prizes will be given to 1st place male and female runners in the competitive 10K and 5K run in each decade of age: Ages 20+ through 90+ as well as ages 9-14 and 15-19. Teams do not have to walk or run together, so individual team members can compete in the race categories for individual prizes.
A prize will also be given to the 1st place male and female walker to cross the finish line (no age category).
Children age 8 and under and disabled persons are welcome to register as non-competitive participants.
Registration Fee (payable to UNA-USA East Bay)- Student or UNA-USA Members - Pre-registration $20/ Day of Race Registration $30
- Non-student or Non-members - Pre-Registration $25/ Day of Race Registration $35
- Join UNA during pre-registration and pay $15 (http://unausaeastbay.org/join.html
- Children 8 and under or disabled - FREE!
Ask Friends and Family to Sponsor Your Participation: Set a goal to demonstrate your support of UNA teaching and advocating for Peace through the UN and to save lives by helping the UN;s World Food Program feed civilian survivors of War! Tax deductable donations can be made on Active.com, or checks can be mailed to UNA-USA East Bay.
Set your sights high and your supporters will help you achieve your goal! Check to see if your employer matches employee donations to charitable organizations and leverage your passion for peace with your company's matching gift.
TeamsIf you plan on running as a team, your team leader should create a team name and establish a team fundraising goal. Each team member must sign up under that team name, either online or via a hard copy registration form. Teams of 5 or more runners will receive a cash prize at the awards ceremony!
AwardsAwards will be given to the top runners and walkers in each division in a ceremony at 10:30. Cash awards will be given to every team. Special Team awards will also be given to the team that raises the most money for Peace and to the largest team. Check our site later for a list of exciting awards!
Time ScheduleEvent Check In: 8:00 - 8:30am: All participants must check in on the day of the event and pick up a race kit (including your number).
Refreshments and Entertainment: 9:30 - 10:30
Awards Ceremony: 10:30 am
Directions to the CourseFrom Highway I-80/580
- Take University Avenue exit
- From Highway I-80/580
- Take University Avenue exit
- Northbound on the freeway: Go 3 blocks to 7th Street and do a U-turn to go the other way on University Avenue (west). Go over highway I-80
- Southbound on the freeway: As you curve through the cloverleaf exit, veer left at the end, then turn left at the stop sign when you reach University Avenue.
- Continue straight (west) at the stop sign at W. Frontage Rd.
- The right lane will turn right at the next stop sign, Marina Blvd. (past the Berkeley Doubletree Hotel)
- As Marina Blvd. curves to the left, it becomes Spinnaker Way
- Park as near as possible to this corner. Signs directing you to registration will be located here.
- Take University Avenue west toward the Bay
- Cross over highway I-80
- Follow instructions as above to the park.