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Bettendorf Business Supports Bettendorf Tradition

16th Annual Run with Carl presented by Trinity Regional Health System

The Run with Carl is a Bettendorf tradition – 16 years in the making. The race draws participants and volunteers from all across the bi-state area but gains significant support from Bettendorf residents, the Bettendorf Rotary, local businesses and Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley students. Now, a Bettendorf business is stepping up their support to make this year’s race better than ever.

“Trinity wants to be there for our community not only when they’re sick, but also when they’re well,” said Bobette Shay, RN, Trinity Bettendorf Director of Operations.

Run with Carl aims to involve youth at an early age to get them excited about exercise, particularly the sport of running. “Supporting activities like Run with Carl that promote physical activity and wellness are in line with our mission to improve the health of the people and communities we serve,” says Shay.

In addition to promoting health and wellness, Run with Carl organizers aim to increase participation in activities that Carl enjoyed.

“The run is a great way to get kids running. It’s a short enough distance that kids can accomplish it. Every kid who crosses the finish line receives a ribbon,” says Dick Schillig, Race Director.
Race and Registration Details:

When: Labor Day Monday, September 6, 2010

7:30 am: 1/2 Mile and 1 Mile Fun Run
8:15 am: 5 Mile Run
8:30 am: 5K Run / Walk

Where: The races start and end at the Life Fitness Center in Bettendorf, Iowa
Cost: Early bird registration is through August 1st. Cost increases by $5 after August 1st.

$20 – 5K Run/Walk & 5 Mile Run includes T-shirt
$15 – No Shirt
$15 – 1/2 Mile and 1-mile fun run (12 & under) includes T-shirt
$10 -1/2 Mile and 1-mile fun run (12 & under) No Shirt

Registration will only be completed online at www.runwithcarl.com. No paper forms are accepted.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS. If you’re competing for an award, you must register before race day and you need to be sure to pick up a timing chip prior to the race.

ABOUT THE RUN: Carl Schillig was 15 years old when he was killed in a car-pedestrian accident in 1994. Carl was active in a variety of community, school and in church activities. In commemoration of his life, the Run With Carl Walk/Run attracts participants to the challenging, but scenic, course following city streets, neighborhoods and the Bettendorf Recreation Path. Proceeds benefit the Carl D. Schillig Memorial Scholarship Fund.