GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE THIRD ANNUAL GALVESTON REVIVAL RACE, PRESENTED BY MOSTYN LAW FIRM
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Start Time 10K 7:00 p.m.
Start Time 5K 7:15 p.m.
A run/walk through Galveston Island’s most COLORFUL neighborhoods with MANY NEW FEATURES!
Join the Mostyn Law Firm and the Galveston Historical Foundation for the 3rd annual Galveston Revival Race, a 5K and 10K EVENING run/walk through Galveston’s scenic East End Historic District! This NEW USA TRACK AND FIELD CERTIFIED route will highlight the island’s beloved tree sculptures, carved from century old trees destroyed by Hurricane Ike, along with monuments and one of a kind architecture. Beginning and ending at the Mardi Gras arch, this year’s race will feature NEW RACE MANAGEMENT and a fun-filled party following the race at Saengerfest Park, with entertainment including THE SILVERADO BAND, food and drink for the entire family.
2011 Race Information
Marking the anniversary of Hurricane Ike, Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) invites you to support the third annual run/walk through Galveston’s most historic neighborhoods and districts as you help the island recover from the effects of one of the worst natural disasters since the Great Storm of 1900. Initiated two years ago to bring attention to Galveston’s post Hurricane Ike recovery, with particular focus on our historic neighborhoods, the Revival race made a monumental debut in 2009 with over 1000 registered participants. With waning media coverage following Hurricane Ike, we again need to attract attention to our architectural heritage. As the steward of many historic house museums and vessels, including the magnificent 1892 Bishop’s Palace and the 1877 ELISSA, Texas’ Official Tall Ship, GHF is at the core of the Island’s revival. This noteworthy fundraiser enables the foundation to continue in its mission to preserve and revitalize the architectural, cultural and maritime heritage of Galveston Island.
Parking
Parking is available on-street and privately owned parking garages and lots. Pay by the hour/day parking lots and garages are numerous in the downtown area. Parking meters in the downtown area are functional, but parking is free after 6 p.m.
Early Packet Pick-ups
Registrants can enjoy early packet pick-ups (which include race bib and commemorative t-shirt) at the following locations:
- Wednesday, September 7, 2011,
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Randalls Food Market,
2075 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098
- Thursday, September 8, 2011,
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Randalls Food Market,
2323 Clear Lake City Blvd., Houston, TX 77062
- Friday, September 9, 2011,
10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fit To Run,
528 23rd Street, Galveston
Race Day Schedule
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Race day Registration at Fit To Run, 528 23rd Street
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. : Race day Registration, Saengerfest Park, Strand Street and 23rd
7 p.m. – 10K Start, Tremont Hotel Mardi Gras Arch
(NOTE: 10K participants will run the course TWICE)
7:15 p.m. – 5K Start, Tremont Hotel Mardi Gras Arch
8:00 p.m. – After party opens at Saengerfest Park
After-Party and Awards Ceremony
All participants are invited to after-party following the race to enjoy refreshments and entertainment at Saengerfest Park, in historic downtown Galveston (Strand Street and 23rd). Sponsors and other supporters will be on hand to provide information to guests.
Medals will be awarded in the following categories:
Top three winners (Gold, Silver and Bronze) will be awarded, for each gender, in each age group, which are 18 and under, 19 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69 and 70 and over.
Gold medals will also be presented to the first overall male and female in the race.
Certificates will be awarded, along with a special prize, to each member of the largest fundraising team.
No Pets Allowed
Official Race Hotel, The Tremont House
Located in the heart of the Strand Historic District, the Tremont House, a Wyndam Grand Hotel, is offering special weekend rates for race registrants. For more information click here.
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