San Antonio Water System is excited to host its 2nd annual SAWS 5K Run/Walk to benefit Project Agua on Saturday, June 2, 2012. The event will take place at 8 a.m., beginning and ending at SAWS Customer Service Center, located at 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 North.
| June 2 | |
| time: |
8 a.m. - Race Start Time 9:30 a.m. - Award Ceremonies |
| location: |
SAWS Customer Service Center 2800 US Hwy. 281 N. (at Mulberry Ave.) |
| cost: | $15 - staff of SAWS, City of S.A., CPS Energy, Bexar County, SARA & EAA. $25 - All other runners $35 - Late registration (after May 30) |
| Proceeds to benefit Project Agua. | |
In 2000, SAWS created Project Agua to assist qualified families in need with water utility payments and to ensure that every citizen of San Antonio has access to clean, affordable water. Since its inception, Project Agua has helped more than 5,000 families in need.
The first 100 participants to register will receive a technical T-shirt; all other runners will receive a cotton T-shirt. by Monday, May 21, to be guaranteed a race T-shirt.
After you complete the SAWS 5K, head over to the Farmer's Market at Pearl Brewery and rehydrate San Antonio-style at the Basil Fest.
Basil will be in the spotlight during a "Thirst Quenchers Challenge," featuring local chefs, caterers, et al. whipping up their best basil-inspired aguas frescas. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Best of all, you get to be the judge!
The recipe that collects the most donations wins. Proceeds benefit Project Agua.
Registration
Online registration ($25) will only be available until Wednesday, May 30. Runners can also register at Packet Pick-up or on race day. Cost for all participants registering late will be $35.
Packet Pick-up
Packet Pick-up will be at SAWS Customer Service Center from 1-5 p.m., Thursday, May 31; and from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday, June 1.
Chip Pick-up
Each participant will need to attach a timing chip to their shoe in order to be counted in the results and be eligible for awards. Chips will be passed out on race day at SAWS Customer Service Center prior to the start of the race. Chips will be returned to race officials after the event.
Awards Ceremony
Awards will be given to first Overall M/F, first Overall M/F Master and top three in 13 age groups of 5-year increments, starting with 14 & under through 70 & over.
Overall awards will be based on gun time. Age-group awards will be based on chip time.
Parking will be available for runners in the parking garage located on site at SAWS Headquarters.
