Mercer Island Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk

Part of the Mercer Island Rotary Half-Marathon For Colon Cancer Prevention and Rotary Charities


 

Thank you for visiting the Mercer Island Get Your Rear in Gear 5k Run/Walk, part of the Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon for Colon Cancer Prevention and Rotary Charities.

This is the event where Susie Lindquist Mjelde and her family started walking for colon cancer awareness.  Little did Susie know, she would inspire the creation of Get Your Rear in Gear at this event.

 

Race Day Date: Sunday, March 25, 2012

Registration: 6:30 a.m.

Half-Marathon Walk: 7:30 a.m.

Kid's Fun Run: 8:00 a.m.

10K Run: 8:30 a.m.

Half-Marathon Run: 9:00 a.m.

Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Timed Run/Walk: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Community Center at Mercer View


Visit the Mercer Island Half Marathon site

View race maps & parking

View event map or get directions

Get Involved


Form a Team
Form a team of five or more participants to support a loved one, raise funds, or just to share the excitement on race day. Register your team online, or contact Mercer Island Half Team Support for more information.

Get Fit
Make the most of your Get Your Rear In Gear experience. Check out our Pre-Race Fitness tips and develop the healthy lifestyle habits that will keep you moving on race day...and beyond.

Become a Fundraiser
Collecting funds for the cause is easy. Use Mercer Island Rotary Run’s fundraising tips and tools to make your campaign a success.  Set up an online account and invite others to donate under your name.

Donate
Can't make it on race day?  Do you want to honor a loved one or improve awareness in your community by supporting this event? Donations may be made by completing our “offline” donation form and mail it back to us.

Sponsor This Event
Want to see your company’s name on brochures, banners and t-shirts? Have a product to donate? Coupons for participants? Contact us about how to become a sponsor.

Volunteer
Please contact the local event director listed below to volunteer for this race.

Shop
Visit the Get Your Rear in Gear store. Purchase GYRIG athletic gear, sweatshirts, head wear and more.  A percent of the sales will go expand our mission of colon cancer education, screening and prevention.

Share Your Story
Have you or someone you know been touched by colon or rectal cancer? Share your story or read about others who have been touched by the disease.

For more information, please contact:

Dawn

Event Director
Email Dawn