Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation

Sunday April 26, 2009 @ 9:00am

Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway

2009 Race Results
2009 Award Winners
Photos on Flickr

Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Fees include a commemorative t-shirt to the first 1,200 registered runners, a race goodie bag and a post-race party with music, food and beverages.

All race proceeds benefit the programs of the Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation.

Registration:

$20 for the general public
$10 for students, active military, Home Depot employees, and Believe In Tomorrow families
ALL registrations are $25 on the day of the event

Online registration is now closed. You may register at packet pick-up on Saturday, or Sunday morning starting at 7:30am.

To help expedite the process on race day, we are assigning your bib numbers early. As long as you know your bib number, you may skip to the second step on race day! (see BMI registration layout link).

BMI Registration Layout (PDF)
Find Your Bib Number! (PDF)

Packet Pick-Up:

Saturday, April 25, 2009
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Falls Road Running Store
6247 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 (map)
Call (410) 296-5050 for directions.

*In response to numerous questions, one person may pick up the packets for their family members, friends, or team. (In cases of team packet pick-up, please have a complete list of names with you).

Last Minute Packet Pick-up begins at 7:30 a.m. day of race at the BMI.
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Fundraising:

By participating in this race, you are helping us raise awareness and funding for our programs. If you want to do more - ask everyone you know to sponsor your efforts, and then see if your employer has a matching gift program - you could double your fundraising! Fundraising prizes will be awarded, including recognition for the top individual fundraiser!

Create your own online fundraising page!

You can now add photos from and videos from on your fundraising Page! It's easy to post a widget on your page, or add the application so that your friends and family can track your progress.

Event Directions & Parking:

Limited parking is available at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Street parking is strongly encouraged.

Directions From the North: I-83 south to Lombard Street, west on Lombard. Turn left on Light Street and continue past the Inner Harbor. Left on Key Highway, Baltimore Museum of Industry is .75 miles on the left.

Directions From the West & South: I-95 north from Baltimore Beltway 695. Take Key Highway, exit 55. Left at light, go under the overpass and left onto Key Highway. Museum is on right at the intersection of Lawrence Street.
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Teams:

Gather a team of co-workers, friends and/or family to participate in the Port to Fort festivities. It's easy; select a team captain, choose a team name and recruit team members!

Armed Services Challenge:Award for highest turnout from a military institution. Friends and family can be included on your team!
Corporate Team Challenge: Award for most funds raised and largest team. Friends and family are welcome to join you and your colleagues!
Community Team Challenge: Award for most funds raised and largest team. Community teams are comprised of groups of friends, family, churches, schools, athletic clubs, families who have been a part of Believe In Tomorrow programs, etc.

Individual Awards:

Awards will be presented to the top 3 male/female overall finishers, the top male/female masters overall, plus the top 3 male/female finishers in the following age categories: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

Timing and scoring by Charm City Run Events. Complete results will be posted on race day and on this website after the race.
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Post-Race Party:

Join us for food, music, the awards ceremony and other great activities for kids and adults following the race.
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Important Information:

To ensure runner safety, no bikes, rollerblades, "wheelies," pets, or skateboards are permitted on the race course.
Strollers and audio listening devices are permitted.
Port to Fort is a rain or shine event!
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Event Sponsors:

Would your company be interested in being promoted within the Baltimore community to over 1,500 people? Would your company like to enjoy other advertising benefits surrounding Believe In Tomorrow's Port to Fort event? There are several ways to get involved!

Consider becoming a SPONSOR! There are still sponsorship opportunities available. We are also looking for samples/promotional items to be included in our runner goodie bags!

Sponsors
Believe In Tomorrow thanks KC Lycett, Carrie Banaszewski and Chesapeake Urology Associates, PA. for their generous donation to Port to Fort.
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Race Route

For more information contact Meredith Isenberg at (410) 744-1032 or misenberg@believeintomorrow.org