Stroller-friendly Red Shoes Run & Pop Tab Pandemonium at the Ronald McDonald House, Savannah
A stroller-friendly 5K Run/Walk/Stroll and Pop Tab collection event.
The family friendly fundraiser will feature free activities including fun with Ronald McDonald, a ¼ mile kiddie run, live music by Ricky Standard, games, prizes and refreshments. There is a wonderful bridge that participants will traverse twice for which this 5K is nicknamed the “mini-bridge run!” It’s perfect training for those aiming for the big one at the end of the year! Strollers are welcome.
Packet pick up is available at Ronald McDonald House on April 8th from 9 AM- 7 PM for those who pre-registered. Day of registration and packet pick up begins at 7 AM, the kiddie run begins at 8:45 AM, the 5K begins at 9 AM and the Pop Tab Weigh-In will be taking place from 7 AM – Noon. Post race activities including awards for winners, entertainment, refreshments and celebrity guest Ronald McDonald will last until Noon.
Last year almost 3,000 pounds of pop tabs were collected. Georgia Scale generously donates a bench scale each year to weigh the pop tabs brought in by each school, business and individual. Everyone loves to hear the rush of the tabs as they are poured into the drums to be weighed. The tabs are recycled and the funds are used for House operations to help fulfill the needs of the families served. Pop tabs are turned into Ronald McDonald House to be recycled throughout the year, but many people save them up for Pop Tab Pandemonium.
Visit www.active.com, key words Red Shoes Run to register for the 5K or obtain a paper registration by visiting Fleet Feet Sports, the Ronald McDonald House or log onto www.rmhccoastalempire.org . The fee is $30 through March 30th and then $35 through race day. Online registration will close at noon on April 8th. Participants are encouraged to start a personal fundraising web page after they register by going to www.firstgiving.com/rmhccoastal . It’s safe, easy and fun. The funds stay at the Savannah House.