Get Ready for the 2011 Mountair Mile

We would like to thank all those who made the 5th annual Mountair Mile Children's Race a success. The race has grown from 35 participants the first year to 196 this past year. The growing popularity of this race has been exciting.

If you would like to look at some great photos from the race click on the link below.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dacus/sets/72157624497300656/

Also a great video montage that Flying Hat Productions made.

http://vimeo.com/13562028

We hope you are getting ready for the 6th annual Mountair Mile Children's Race. There are a variety of volunteer positions that are needing to be filled to get ready for this year's race right now. To see which positions are needed please contact The Sharing Place! http://www.thesharingplace.org/

2010 Mountair Mile - 5th Annual Race

Save the Date:
Saturday June 26th
Registration- 8:00 am
Race Time- 8:30 am
Location- 3145 South Highland Dr. SLC.

Pay and register online at http://www.thesharingplace.org/

We would like to welcome one of our newest sponsors this year!

Lora Erickson - B.S. NASM-CPT CES
Certified Personal Trainer & Health Educator
USATF certified running coach since 1996
http://www.blonderunner.com/

2009 Mountair Mile results

The participants this year increased again with a total of 152 athletes and an a donation of about $3,000 to The Sharing Place. Your race entries may be small but they add up. - Thank You-  A special thanks to the Canyon Rim Community Council of Millcreek Township, Black Cat Comics, and to all of our business sponsors.  Most importantly we couldn't have done the event without all of the racers and volunteers. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2010. 

Next year will be 5 years of racing strong.  Tell your friends and family so they are ready to bike, skate, scoot, and run the Mountair Mile.

Save the date - the last Saturday in June.

Have a look at the race photos thanks to sports photographer Eric Dacus.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dacus/sets/72157620920010920/

Eric Dacus donated his photography services for the race.  If you would like a copy of a large resolution race photo, please contact Eric.  For any other action sport event where you are in need of a photographer Eric's fees are very affordable.  He would love to show up at your kids next football, baseball, soccer, or any other fun event to capture those great moments.

Neighborhood Events

The 4th Annual 2009 Mountair Mile Children's Race - Saturday, June 27th at 8:30 am
-REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE-

Wolcott's Fine Eyeware - 3145 South Highland Dr. S.L.C.

Click here to view race route.




Registration is open for the 4th annual Mountair Mile Children's Race.
Race Fee is $10 ---Download race forms at http://www.thesharingplace.org/


*New this year the “Memory Board”
For those who are racing in memory of someone will have the opportunity to tape their own 5”x7” or smaller picture of their loved one onto the “Memory Board” prior to or after the race. They may also like to tape a picture to their tricycle, bicycle or scooter during the race. After the race you are welcome to take your picture home or donate it to the Mountair Mile Memory Board for The Sharing Place.



All Proceeds of the race go to the
The Sharing Place - "A grief support program for children, teens, and their families".
For more information on The Sharing Place visit their website at http://www.thesharingplace.org/

MISSION OF THE RACE:
1. To Promote and strengthen community involvement.
2. To encourage outdoor excercise and activity.
3. To give something back to the community.
4. To help children make a difference.
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Children of all ages (0-99) and their families are welcome to participate in this exciting event.

Volunteers are needed!

For more information, contact the race coordinator-

Benjamin Lowry at 801.680.7549 or email at blowry@gsbsarchitects.com

The 2008 Mountair Mile was a great success.

We increased our number of participants again and had a wonderful donation of about $2,600 to The Sharing Place. These proceeds came from our many sponsors and each of your race entry fees. A special thanks to the Canyon Rim Community Council of Millcreek Township and to all of our business sponsors. Most importantly we couldn't have done the event without all of the racers and volunteers. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2009.

Save the date - the last Saturday in June.

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Click on the link to see last year's race photos.

http://picasaweb.google.com/mountair.mile/2008MountairMileChildrenSRace#slideshow

2007 Mountair Mile video clips

We had a great turn out for the 2nd annual Mountair Mile. There were about 100 athletes. The event was able to raise about $1200 for The Sharing Place. Thanks to all of our community minded sponsors. A special thanks to The Canyon Rim Community Council and Millcreek Township for supporting neighborhood events.

Channel 2 News (KUTV) story on the Sharing Place and The Mountair Mile. Check out the Video link.


Also click on the slideshow link from the race. (below)

2007 Mountair Mile Race Photos

Thanks again to our race photographers - Celestia Carson and John Lowry

Hope to see you all again next year!