Global Energy Race 10K & 5K (Los Angeles, CA) 2019

532 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Running > 10k, 5k

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Event Description

GLOBAL ENERGY RACE IS BACK WITH A NEW VENUE!

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our 5th annual Global Energy Race at Pershing Square in DTLA this year! 

Bimbo Bakeries is proud to host its 5th annual Global Energy Race! On Sunday, September 22nd, 35 cities and 22 countries will join together to set families and individuals of the world in motion. This year, Los Angeles runners have something special to look forward to, as Pershing Square will host the 2019 Global Energy Race for the first time ever! Participants will run through the streets of downtown Los Angeles, all while taking in some of the premier entertainment venues in the city.

About Global Energy Race
Global Energy Race is for everyone: competitive runners, casual walkers, families, friends, and everyday joggers looking to come out and participate in Bimbo's healthy, active lifestyle initiative. It is truly a global event; In 2016, Global Energy Race broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the most 10K races held simultaneously worldwide on the same day!

Bimbo Bakeries is also proud to partner with local area food banks during September (Hunger Awareness Month). For every kilometer completed by participants, 2 slices of bread will be donated to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to support the local Los Angeles community. Every step helps feed someone in need.

Event details and schedule

Activities
The Global Energy Race festival area at Pershing Square will feature a post-race recovery zone, refueling snack stations, food trucks, music, special guests, and much more! Make sure to check it out!

Course Description

Runners get the opportunity to run through the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Sunday September 22nd without any LA traffic! This year's race will kick off at Pershing Square, have participants travel down some of DTLA's most well known streest past the famous Staples Center and Microsoft Square. 

Parking & Transportation
Parking is available a several of the lots next to the Square.

Prizes
Male and Female first-place 10K winners will receive a trip for two (2) to Buenes Aires to run in the 2020 Global Energy Race!* In addition, trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the Men’s and Women’s 10K.

All participants in the Global Energy Race will receive a medal at the finish line!

Race Packet
All registered participants will receive a race packet that includes:
• Tech Runners T-shirt
• Tote bag
• Race Bib
• Timing chip
• And many other giveaways

Packet pick-up will be available on Saturday before race day, as well as the morning of the race. 

Packet Pickup 

TBD- please check back in September!

Schedule

9/22 (Race Day) *subject to change

6:00am – Packet Pick Up/Check-In
7:15am– 10K Start Time
7:30am- 5K Start Time

 
Awards ceremony to follow completion of the 10K

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 10K First Place Prize

AWARDS (10) (Two (2) awards provided each Race (one (1) male and one (1) female): A trip for award recipient and one (1) guest to participate in the 2020 Global Energy Race scheduled to take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Trip includes round-trip international coach air transportation for award recipient and one (1) guest from major gateway airport nearest award recipient’s residence (as determined by Promoter) to Buenos Aires, Argentina, two (2) nights standard hotel accommodations (one (1) room, double occupancy), ground transportation to/from airport/hotel and hotel/race location, registration for winner and guest to participate in the 2020 Global Energy Race, and breakfast, lunch and dinner for winner and guest while on trip (exact location and cost of each meal to be determined by Promoter and its subsidiaries, in their sole discretion).

Challenge begins 6/5/19 at 12:00 a.m. PT, and ends 9/22/19 at 7:30 AM PT. Open to individuals who are 13+ and legal residents in their jurisdiction of residence and are eligible to participate in the challenge or any race. Eligible minors will be required to have their parent’s or legal guardian’s execute a Global Energy Race participant release on their behalf prior to being eligible to participate. Void where prohibited. Subject to full Participation Terms and release, available at www.globalenergyrace.com. Provided by Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., 255 Business Center Dr., Horsham, PA 19044.

Donation: 

Begins 6/5/19 at 12:00am PT, ends 9/22/19 at 6:30am PT. Open to legal residents of the U.S. & D.C. (excluding AL, HI, IL, MA, MS, & SC), 13+. Eligible minors must obtain their parents’ or legal guardians’ consent prior to participating. Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. will donate 10 slices of bread for each eligible 5k race registration and 20 slices of bread for each eligible 10k race registration, with a max donation of 250k slices of bread donated. Of the 250k slice max donation, a min of 20k slices will be donated to each of the following 5 food banks; (i) St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance; (ii) Los Angeles Regional Food Bank; (iii) Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida; (iv) Philabundance; and (v) North Texas Food Bank. Residents of AL, HI, IL, MA, MS, & SC and legal residents of jurisdictions outside of the U.S. & D.C. are encouraged to register for an eligible race, however, their participation/registration will not affect the amount of bread slices donated. Visit www.globalenergyrace.com for complete Terms & Conditions. Provided by Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Information concerning the participating food banks, including financial, licensing or charitable purpose may be obtained at their respective websites at www.firstfoodbank.org/, www.lafoodbank.org/, www.feedhopenow.org, www.philabundance.org/, and www.ntfb.org.

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