America’s Run 2010
Cowboys Stadium
Friday, April 9th-Sunday, April 11th
Registration: Now through April 8th
www.americasrun.com

“America’s Run 2010”, a three-day celebration of family & fitness & fun, will debut at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington the weekend of April 9-11. This premiere running & fitness event will attract fitness enthusiasts from around the world. The weekend activities include: the “America’s Run Half Marathon & 5K”, the “Runner & Fitness Expo”, and the “FitFest & Kids Fun Run”.
Registration is currently underway and the first 20,000 registrants for the Half Marathon will be allowed to participate. Walkers and wheelchair athletes are encouraged to participate. The 5K is a run and/or walk.
All participants in the Half Marathon and 5K will have a finish line like no other: the field inside Cowboys Stadium with runners/walkers shown on the world’s largest high-definition digital board. Friends & family of participants will see their loved ones on the giant screens as the participants enter the stadium and reach the finish line.
Here’s a schedule of events:
**FRIDAY, APRIL 9th; 12pm-6pm: “RUNNER & FITNESS EXPO”
Located in the West Stadium Plaza, the Expo allows visitors to explore an exhibitor showcase dedicated to promoting exercise, health & wellness. Lifestyle booths will feature an array of organizations, goods and services for fitness enthusiasts wanting to enjoy sports and learn about wellness. The expo will also take place Saturday, April 10th from 9am to 5pm. Admission to the Expo is free.
**SATURDAY, APRIL 10th, 7:30am-12pm: “FIT FEST and KIDS 1-MILE FUN RUN”
FitFest is all about the fun of fitness and kids of all ages can challenge themselves in a one mile Fun Run. Participants receive a commemorative t-shirt, goodie bag, and finisher’s medal. At the finish line, families can enjoy games, activities, food and an entertainment stage. Walk-up registration for the Kids Fun Run begins at 7:30am. The 1-Mile run/walk begins at 8am. The course takes runners/walkers around the stadium. Strollers are permitted but are requested to make allowance for faster runners.
**SATURDAY, APRIL 10th, 9am-5pm: Day 2 of the “RUNNER & FITNESS EXPO” continues in the West Stadium Plaza.
**SUNDY, APRIL 11th, 7am-12pm: “AMERICA’S RUN HALF MARATHON & 5K”
The Half Marathon will begin at Cowboys Stadium and take participants on a scenic, certified 13.1 mile tour through Arlington including views of Rangers Ballpark, Six Flags, and UT-Arlington. Entertaining aid stations and music along the course will keep runners motivated and energized. The 5K course will take participants through the Arlington Entertainment District including Rangers Ballpark and Six Flags.
The finish line for both courses is back inside Cowboys Stadium where runners will see themselves on the giant digital high-def board. The Field Festival celebration inside the stadium includes live music and refreshments. Opening ceremonies begin at 7am. The Half Marathon and 5K start at 7:30am. Inside Cowboys Stadium, the Field Festival begins at 8am with live entertainment. All Half Marathon and 5K participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Registration options include D-tag which provides state-of-the-art timing. Prizes are awarded to the first male and female finishers.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
If you register before March 1st, the cost for the 5K is only $30 ($40 from March 1st through April 8th). Registration for the Half Marathon is $100 before March 1st, $125 from March 1st through April 8th. Optional D-Tag timing for the 5K is $5. Cost for the Kids Fun Run is $15 before March 1st, $20 from March 1-April 8, and $25 the morning of the event.
For the Half Marathon, the male and female overall winners and the male and female overall Masters (age 40+) will each win a pair of round-trip ticket on American Airlines good to any of the contiguous 48 states as well as Canada or Mexico.
Click here for more info on America’s Run 2010 as well as to register for any of the runs: http://www.americasrun.com/ The Web site also explains the various volunteer opportunities.
The Dallas Cowboys are offering a registration discount code for participants in the 5K: AMRCowboys5K2010.
Parking in the lots a Cowboys Stadium will be charged per car and does NOT allow for in-and-out privileges. The price is $10 for Friday, $15 for Saturday, and $15 for Sunday. A Saturday/Sunday combo pass is $20. Combo passes can be purchased at the Fitness Expo on Friday, or at the entrances to the stadium lots on Saturday.







