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The Home Run Mission
A premier annual running and walking event bringing together people of all levels to
help improve the lives of disadvantaged children and their families through the Ray
Tanner Foundation, while promoting the benefits of healthy and active lifestyles.
help improve the lives of disadvantaged children and their families through the Ray
Tanner Foundation, while promoting the benefits of healthy and active lifestyles.
2010 Events
12K Run features a scenic 7.5 mile course starting and finishing at the new
Carolina Stadium located at 431 Williams Street, Columbia, SC 29208
5K Run and Walk was especially for those out to enjoy a day of fun and fitness. On
this all new 3.1 mile course starts at the entrance to Carolina Stadium and returns
for your finish at Home Plate.
Kids Fun Run sponsored by Optimist Club of St. Andrews is inside Carolina
Stadium Field at 9:30 am. All kids receive a #1 Kids Run for Fun race bib, finisher's
medal and refreshments. Of course Coach Tanner and USC mascot Cocky will be
there to cheer everyone on.
Carolina Stadium located at 431 Williams Street, Columbia, SC 29208
- Course certification by USAT&F
- 2010 Palmetto Grand Prix Race
- On the 2010 Columbia Running Club Tour de Columbia
5K Run and Walk was especially for those out to enjoy a day of fun and fitness. On
this all new 3.1 mile course starts at the entrance to Carolina Stadium and returns
for your finish at Home Plate.
Kids Fun Run sponsored by Optimist Club of St. Andrews is inside Carolina
Stadium Field at 9:30 am. All kids receive a #1 Kids Run for Fun race bib, finisher's
medal and refreshments. Of course Coach Tanner and USC mascot Cocky will be
there to cheer everyone on.
| All Volunteer Home Run 2010 Race Committee Heather Alexander - Finish Line Selwyn Blake - Technical Director Kelly Cooksey - Kids Run Kristi Davis - Director of Finances Chris Lammons - Safety and Traffic Control Director Tricia Lavin- Kids Run Patti Lowden - Inspiration Station Ken Lowden - Race Director Pam Richardson - Starting Line Sandy Smith - Volunteers Dale Stigamier - Volunteers David Watkins - Director at Large Karen & Ray Tanner - Ray Tanner Foundation |
Ray Tanner Home Run
5th Annual 12K, 5K and Kids Fun Run - October 16, 2010 - New Carolina Baseball Stadium, Columbia SC
5th Annual 12K, 5K and Kids Fun Run - October 16, 2010 - New Carolina Baseball Stadium, Columbia SC
About the Ray Tanner Foundation
Founded by Ray and Karen Tanner in 2005, the Ray
Tanner Foundation is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, non-profit
organization dedicated to the betterment of economically
and medically disadvantaged children and their families.
For more information visit.
www.TheRayTannerFoundation.org
Founded by Ray and Karen Tanner in 2005, the Ray
Tanner Foundation is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, non-profit
organization dedicated to the betterment of economically
and medically disadvantaged children and their families.
For more information visit.
www.TheRayTannerFoundation.org
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| The Home Run was the first non-profit race in the Midlands with a Technical race shirt and the first race to present all finishers a Palmetto Grand Prix patch. |
Registration for the 2010 Home Run in
the new USC Baseball Stadium on
October 16, 2010 provided by
StrictlyRunning.com
the new USC Baseball Stadium on
October 16, 2010 provided by
StrictlyRunning.com
Karen Tanner presenting grants
from the Foundation to 4 family
centered services Jan 17, 2009.
from the Foundation to 4 family
centered services Jan 17, 2009.
| The Ray Tanner Home Run is presented as a community service by the all volunteer Strictly Running Long Distance Group. The purpose of our group is to foster a fun and supportive environment for runners of all abilities to prepare for your next big race of simply enjoy a weekly easy run with friends. The group and runs are free and totally run by volunteers. Through the support of the Strictly Running store, Columbia Running Club and the Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation we have grown from a handful of members in 2005 to over 300 today. Our runs are open to the public. For more information email RunOnSC@yahoo.com |
| In Memory of Leona Lavallee. Home Run "Inspiration Station" Director 2006-2009. Oh how we miss her smile, friendship and life-long dedication to helping others. |