HAMILTON- This is the inaugural year of Hamilton's newest event – The Mac Mile. The Mac Mile was created through a partnership between McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation and McMaster Marauders Athletics and Recreation and is a one-mile race in support of two amazing causes. The mile-long course runs through McMaster University campus. There will be multiple waves including: Competitive (18+), ages 10-13, ages 14-17, and families (all children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult). Pre-registration will be released May 9th, which is also the date of the Mac Mile press conference.
According to Athletic Director Glen Grunwald, McMaster Marauder Athletics and Recreation's vision "is to become the healthiest campus in the world." Half of the proceeds from the Mac Mile will go towards scholarship funds for student athletes ultimately supporting varsity dreams. McMaster Marauder Athletics and Recreation is trailblazing this event in hopes of further building the athletics program within McMaster University and cultivating their relationship with McMaster Children's Hospital.
McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation, as part of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, is focused on raising funds in support of McMaster Children's Hospital, including Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre and McMaster University Medical Centre and their programs. The Foundation provides funding for leading-edge equipment and patient amenities, innovative research initiatives, redevelopment of patient care spaces, and the education and training of health care providers. The other half of funds raised from the Mac Mile will also be going to the McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation. Jennifer Laughton, VP of Development, is lead for the McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation.
All funds raised from The Mac Mile will support McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation and McMaster Athletes Scholarship fund.
Event Day Details – The Mac Mile Race Day
What: The Mac Mile
When: June 18th, 2016
Time: Registration 10AM & Race Start 11AM
Four Ways to Participate:
(1) Competitive Heat (and 18+)
Elite or competitive runners only please. All ages – starting at 10:00 a.m.
(2) Ages 14 - 17 Heat
Starting at 10:15 a.m.
(3) Ages 10 – 13 Heat
Starting at 10:35 a.m.
(4) Family/Team Heat
All ages – starting at 11:00 a.m. All children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: McMaster University Campus
Registration inside DBAC 1280 Main Street W, L8S 4L8
Who: Proceeds support McMaster Athletes and McMaster Kids Hospital
Admission: Entrance is free. Race registration prices are posted on macmile.ca
Parking: Parking included in registration – lot in front of DBAC
Website: macmile.ca
For more information, visit macmile.ca. To schedule an interview with the leads on the project, Glen Grunwald or Jennifer Laughton - please contact:
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Amanda Weldon
Greening Marketing
P: 289.440.7932
E: amanda@greeningmarketing.ca
