School & Family Magazine Newstand Allen ISD Winter 2017 | Page 18

Allen Eagle
Run Races
into 10th
Anniversary
The Eagle Run has something for everyone, from a 1K Fun Run to a certified 5K
T
he Allen Eagle Run will celebrate its 10th anniversary
when runners line up for the starting gun on Saturday,
March 3, at Eagle Stadium.
“It’s hard to believe this is the 10th year of this fantastic family
event,” said race organizer Julie Gaines. “When we started, we
had a few hundred runners and now the race has grown with
thousands of participants. We
couldn’t be more excited for
the 2018 race.”
As with previous years, the
event features a 1-Mile Fun
Run and a certified 5K Run.
Hosted by the Foundation For
Allen Schools and the Allen
Council of PTAs, the event is
expected to draw more than
3,800 runners in 2018.
about becoming a sponsor are available at
www.AllenEagleRun.org.
Proceeds from the Allen Eagle Run directly benefit Allen
teachers and students in various ways. Run proceeds fund multiple
scholarships for AHS seniors and support the district’s Teacher
Tuition Reimbursement Program for staff working on graduate
degrees or special certifications. The
Run also helps fund the Foundation’s
Educational Grant program. These
classroom grants allow teachers to
bring extra resources and innovative
learning experiences into their
classrooms.
To find out more about the
Foundation For Allen Schools, visit
www.AISDfoundation.org and
www.facebook.com/AISDfoundation.
“It’s been very gratifying
to see the enthusiasm for the
More than 3,800 runners are expected to join the 2018 Eagle Run
Eagle Run build over the last
ten years,” said Foundation Director Regina Taylor. “Besides
the participants, we have hundreds of volunteers, sponsors and
Runners cross the finish line at the 2017 race
spectators that make the event one of the most fun, exciting and
successful runs in the area.”
The start/finish line and all other activities will take place
outside Eagle Stadium in the east parking lot. Designed for
families and serious runners alike, the Allen Eagle Run also
includes an activity area with merchant booths offering food
and drink samples, games, prizes, photo opportunities and
giveaways. The title sponsor is Park Place Lexus, Plano.
Details about registration, fees and deadlines or information
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