June 2015
Plaquey-Wacky 5K and Obstacle Relay Race
6/20/2015 -

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE

PLAQUEY WACKY 5K AND OBSTACLE RELAY RACE

ST. LOUIS, MO (May 11, 2015) … Area families are encouraged to join Delta Dental Health Theatre for its second annual Plaquey Wacky 5K and Obstacle Relay Race. The event is set for Saturday, June 20, at 9 a.m. at Willmore Park (6499 Jamieson Ave., 63109) and will feature races, grossology activities, music, healthy snacks and great giveaways. Proceeds will help expand the theatre’s programming and its ability to offer scholarships to underserved schools throughout the Saint Louis region. Registration can be completed online at www.ddhtstl.org/SpecialEvents.

“The race is an extension of the type of work the theatre does to empower children and families to make healthy day-to-day life choices,” commented Shannon Woodcock, President and CEO of the Delta Dental Health Theatre. “It provides a fun, interactive means for entire families to not only run for fun, but to also boogie down and bounce around.”

Once the Plaquey Wacky 5K  is complete, event participants will have the chance to take part in the Obstacle Relay Race, which will feature an inflatable obstacle course and a host of fun, silly and wacky activities. A selection of Wacky Awards will be given to runners based on their 5K chip time, as well as those with the fastest obstacle race time, wackiest attire and biggest fundraiser. 

Registration for the Plaquey Wacky 5K is $30 per person and includes a t-shirt and timing by Fleet Feet. The Obstacle Relay Race is $15 per person includes one Healthy Boogie Bag per registration. Additional Obstacle Relay discounts are available for groups of 4 or 5. This pricing is available through Tuesday, May 19, and then increases by $5 per registrant through Friday, June 19, and by $10 per registrant the day of the race.  Additional t-shirts are available for $15 each or two for $25, while supplies last. The day of the event, registration opens at 8 a.m. The Plaquey Wacky Germ and Fat Busting 5K gets underway at 9 a.m., followed by the Obstacle Relay Race at 10 a.m. Interactive family fun will continue until  noon.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for interested businesses, organizations and individuals. Levels include Plaque Smackers ($5,000), Germ Busters ($2,500), Golden Veggie Victors ($1,200), Silver Scrubba Dubba Sponsor ($700), Bronze Bouncercizer ($450), “Perspirational” Sign Provider ($250) and Boogie Buddy ($100). Sponsorship incentives vary depending upon the level of giving and include company tables at activity areas, complementary race entries, company logos on t-shirts or signage around the race course, recognition at the start of the race and more. Individuals also have the opportunity to help raise funds for the Delta Dental Health Theatre by creating a personal support page for this race at www.plaqueywacky.causevox.com.

 For more information about the races, activities or sponsorship/fundraising opportunities, please visit www.ddhtstl.org/SpecialEvents or contact Alice Davis of Delta Dental Health Theatre at 314-241-7391.

 

 

For more information:
Alice Davis
(314) 241-7391