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Nov 6, 2004 - Raleigh, NC

Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern is proud to present the Second Empire 5K Classic – one of the fastest 5K courses in the Triangle area. The event will once again feature the CU Fitness Center Pump ‘n Run Competition.

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EVENT INFORMATION

Start Date:	Nov 6, 2004 9:00 am
End Date:	Nov 3, 2004
Activity:	Running, Fitness
Region:	NC - Raleigh / Durham
Location:	Raleigh, NC 330 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27603
Price:	$15-$20
Distance:	5K
General:	Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern is proud to present the Second Empire 5K Classic – one of the fastest 5K courses in the Triangle area. The event will once again feature the CU Fitness Center Pump ‘n Run Competition. For more information regarding the 5K Classic and the Pump ‘n Run, please call 919-829-3663. Located in downtown Raleigh in the elegantly restored Dodd-Hinsdale House, Second Empire combines history, atmosphere, and gourmet cuisine for an unforget-table dining experience. The exterior architecture of the Dodd-Hinsdale House is Second Empire Victorian, a style originating in France under Napoleon III. It represents the last example of this influence in Raleigh. The beneficiary of the race is Capital Area Preservation. CAP is Wake County’s primary non-profit historic preservation organization. Founded in 1972, their mission is to advocate and invest in the preservation of historic resources as an essential investment of Wake County’s growth. They accomplish their mission through programs of investment, protection, heritage education, and awareness. Pro-ceeds from the Second Empire 5K Classic will help benefit programs such as Landmarks Tours, Mordecai Historic Park, and the Preservation Alliance Symposium. The Second Empire 5K Classic Run/Walk is also a feature event in the second annual Second Empire Grand Prix Series. The Grand Prix consists of five of the best races in the Raleigh area. The other races involved in the series include the Autism Ribbon Run (Oct. 9), the Inside Out Sports 10K (Oct. 24), the Old Reliable Run 10 K (Nov. 14) and the Raleigh Turkey Trot 8K (Nov. 25). Runners who compete accumulate points. All finishers in each race receive Grand Prix points. Individuals accumulating the most points receive money and prizes from our purse of over $1,300.00! Winners will be recognized at a special year-end awards ceremony on December 11 at Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern. For more information on the Second Empire Grand Prix go to www.runraleigh.com
Location:	The start/finish area is located at Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern, which is located at 330 Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh - three blocks west of the Capitol next to the round Clarion Inn (formerly Holiday Inn). To get to the race from the Durham/Chapel Hill area come in on I-40 east and take the Wade Avenue Exit. Exit Wade Avenue on Capital Boulevard south following signs to Downtown. Turn right on Hillsborough Street. Second Empire will be on the right, on the corner of Hillsborough and Harrington Street. From the Sanford area, come in on US 1 north. Exit US 1 at I-440 following signs to I-40 East. Exit I-40 at the South Saunders Street/Downtown exit going north. Keep right towards downtown, as South Saunders will become McDowell Street at this point. Go to the eighth stop light and turn left onto Hillsborough Street. Second Empire is two blocks on the right. From the Smithfield area, come into Raleigh on Highway 70 going west. Exit Highway 70 at I-40 West. Exit I-40 at South Saunders Street north following signs to Downtown. Keep right towards downtown, as South Saunders will become McDowell Street at this point. Go to the eighth stop light and turn left onto Hillsborough Street. Second Empire is two blocks on the right. From the Rocky Mount area, come into Raleigh on Highway 64. Follow Highway 64 straight into Raleigh following signs to New Bern Avenue Downtown. Highway 64 will become New Bern Avenue and then change again to Edenton Street. From Edenton Street, turn left on Salisbury Street. Go ½ block and turn right onto Hillsborough Street. Second Empire will be 3 blocks on the right.
Course:	The course is 5000 meters and is USAT&F-certified. The out and back course starts and finishes in front of Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern.The runners will run west on Hillsborough Street to the turnaround point just past Horne Street. The lowest point on the course is the finish line and the highest point on the course is the turnaround resulting in a net drop of 90 feet over the last half of the race. The course records are held by Abdul Alzindani (14:32) and Laura Rhoads (16:42). All performances will count towards state records and national rankings. Splits will be called at the one-mile, half-way and two-mile marks.
How To Register:	There are three ways to register: 1) Entrants may mail in their entry forms to the address listed on the form. Please do not mail any entries after Tuesday, November 2nd. Please do not send cash. 2) Entrants may register on line at www.runraleigh.com. Deadline for on-line registration is 12:01 a.m. Friday morning, November 5th. Payment must be made by credit card. 3) Late entrants may register and pre-registered runners can pick up their packets at the CU Fitness Center at 408 Hillsborough Street from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, November 5th. Those entering the Pump ‘n Run can also do their lifting during those times. 4) Finally, runners can register and pick up packets at the start/finish area on race day beginning at 7:00 a.m. Those who have entered the CU Fitness Center Pump’n Run can also do their lifting then.
Chip Timing:	Timing will be done using the ChampionChip system. You must wear the chip on your shoe to be timed! Awards will be based on a gun start time and chip finish, however overall chip start/finish time will also be available. Your Champi-onChip can be picked up on Saturday morning only prior to the race. Chips must be returned prior to leaving the finish line area or you may be subject to a $30 replacement fee (unless you are using your own chip that you have purchased).
CU Fitness Pump N Run:	Competitive entrants can further sign up for the CU Fitness Center Pump ‘n Run competition on either Friday, the 5th, or on race day. This year the weight requir-ments for the Pump ‘n Run will be as follows: Male entrants, ages 49-under, will be required to bench press 80% of their body weight. Males, ages 50-over, will need to press 70% of their weight. For women, the percentages are 45% and 40% respectively. For each press, 15 seconds will be deducted from the person’s 5K times. The bench presses can be done either Friday, the 5th, during packet pickup from 4:00-7:00 pm at the CU Fitness Center or on race day beginning at 7:00 a.m. The cost for entering this competition is a $5 donation to Capital Area Preservation in addition to the entry fee. The $5 will be collected at weigh-in on Friday or Saturday. Please do not try to preregister for this competition. Awards will be presented to the first three males and the first three females with the lowest “net” time. Entrants in the CU Fitness Pump ‘n Run will still be eli-gible for the 5K awards, but in that competition, only their actual 5K times will be counted.
Massage:	As another special feature this year, chair massages will be provided on race day from 8:00 am thru 11:00 am by Licensed Massage Therapist Susan L. Dean. Susan specializes in massage techniques including Swedish, Neuromuscular, Trigger Point and Reflexology. Today’s fast paced lifestyle can rob your body of health and energy. Massage promotes total body wellness by assisting in the healing process and bring-ing balance back into your life. So give Susan a call at 219-7224 to schedule a private appointment at CU Fitness at 408 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.
5K awards:	Gift certificates to the Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern in the amounts of $100, $75, and $50 will be presented to the first-, second-, and third-place male and female finishers, respectively. Special custom-made glassware awards will also be presented to the first three master finishers of each sex, to the first three wheelchair finishers, and to the first three finishers in each of the following age groups: (both sexes) 12-under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70-over.
Race Results:	The race results will be posted at the awards ceremony beginning at 9:45 a.m. on race day and also on the internet at www.runraleigh.com.

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