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4K Rocket Race and 1K Fun Run

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Hours:Starts at 9am
Ages:Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Outdoor
Cost:see below
Category:Races/Walks

The 1st annual 4K Rocket Race & Starhop 1K Fun Run will take place at 9 AM on Saturday, August 27, 2011. All proceeds support the educational mission of the Discovery Center to bring the wonder of space and aviation sciences into the community and classroom.

First 100 registrants receive a t-shirt! All registrants receive one pass to the Discovery Center's exhibit gallery good for the day of the race and are eligible for prize drawings. Computerized timing by 3C Race Productions.

Enjoy music, massages, spinal checks by Crossroads Chiropractic, a martial arts demonstration by Bodyworks Karate School's Demo Team, rocket launches, post race refreshments, and more!

Awards for top three finishers in each category. Please see webpage for more details.

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Registration by August 19: $15 ($20 after 8/19) Family Team Division by August 19: $40 ($50 after 8/19) Members: $15 Starhop 1K Fun Run: $3 (All kids win a prize!)

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www.starhop.com/donate/rocket-race.aspx

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McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Ctr, 2 Institute Dr, Concord, NH, 03301 map
Phone: 603-271-7827

From north or south: I-93 to exit 15 E (I-393) in Concord, NH. Take exit 1 and follow the signs to the Discovery Center parking lot.
From east: Rt 4 W to I-393 W. Take exit 1 and follow the signs to the Discovery Center parking lot.
Look for the 92' tall Mercury-Redstone Rocket at the entry!

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