The Best Race Finish in South Carolina
at Home Plate in
New USC Baseball Stadium
More Fun than Ever!
JAN 20,2010. Thanks to a record of  700
registrations in the 12K, 5K and Kids Fun Run,
600 finishers as well as 200 volunteers and
record sponsorship $ last year we already have
plans in place to make the 5th Annual Home
Run even a bigger hit.  Of course the finish down
the 3rd base line to Home Plate in the new
Carolina Stadium with 50 cheerleaders, WIST
Rick Henry, a commemorative patch for all
finishers, new winners medals $ awards, live
results on TV, technical race shirts and the best
post race food ever will be tough to beat. So let
us know what you would like to see! Ken
Lowden, Race director
When you get in this game.....Everyone Wins
All proceeds benefit The Ray Tanner 501(c)(3) Foundation for the betterment of
economically and medically disadvantaged children and their families.
What's News.....

Let us Know..
"Great race today. It was so well
done and I loved the 12K course."
Nikole Mergo  

"The ROTC group from AC Flora
were awesome. They were friendly,
helpful and enthusiastic." Steve Auld

"Thanks for an amazing race today!  
What an awesome day for running!  
Wonderful Leona water stop!"
Theresa Penney

"Everything was so well organized
and the event was great fun! Best
after-race food ever!  Thank you for
a wonderful race." Milly Hough
"
Had a great time this morning! Very
organized race, great course and
WONDERFUL support every inch of
the way!" Kristin Schmitz

"Had the greatest run this morning!
Ray Tanner was the COOLEST race
ever!" Martha Bartone

"Ray Tanner was the sorriest
race bag I have ever received for a
race.......a shirt....that's it." Dan
Antolick  
Race Committee note - We are
runners too, love swag and at the same
time don't want to be wasteful. We
welcome donations for more bag stuff next
year!

"The amazing running family in
Columbia got together for an
awesome race this morning: Ray
Tanner Home Run 12/5K! Thank
you." Teo Gamishev

"Thanks for a great race experience.
 It was our first and we truly enjoyed
the entire event.  I'm sure we'll be
back in years to come."  
Karen Winningham

"Great Race Saturday!  I had a good
time and I like the flatter new
course.  Next year get the Greek
Village involved. It would be cool to
have them going crazy while  
runners run through the village."
Ken Calcutt

Every year gets better and better
and this year was no exception. A
flawless transition to the new
baseball stadium. First class all the
way around. Thanks so much what
you do for the running community!!!
John Gasque


*In Memory of Home Run
Director Leona Lavallee
*

The 2009 Home Run was dedicated
to Leona.  Thanks to the very
generous gifts of family, co-workers
and her running friends Leona
Lavallee Memorial Fund
total was.

$4,662
Ray Tanner Home Run
5th Annual 12K, 5K and Kids Fun Run - October 16, 2010 - New Carolina Baseball Stadium, Columbia SC
You need Java to see this applet.
In the Sponsor Spotlight.....Please support our Sponsors who
contribute so much to the success of this event.
For Information on 2010 Sponsorship email
Ken@RayTannerHomeRun.org
To Make A Donation Now....email Ken@RayTannerHomeRun.org
You can make donations all year long to the Ray Tanner Foundation.  Simply email
us for a 2010 sponsor package or make you check to Ray Tanner Foundation
Home Run and mail to Ken Lowden, Race Director, 1441 Old Chapin Road #512,
Lexington SC 29072.  We will mail you a receipt for tax purposes.
Next Home Run
Oct. 16, 2010
Save the date!
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
University of SC

*Sponsors Giving Back to
Our Community
*
It's hard to say thank you enough to
all the sponsors helping make the
Home Run a Grand Slam this year
with record donations to the Ray
Tanner Foundation.  As of today:
Returning
Optimist Club of St.Andrews
Adecco
BlueCross BlueShield SC
Colonial Life
Spirax Sarco
UPS
The Turning Pointe
T and T Sporting Goods
Tri-City Fuel & Heating Company
Strictly Running
Colonial Life
Cycle Center
PASCO
Peek Pavement Marking Columbia
Under Armor
Gatorade
Road Runners Club of America
Blue Cross Blue Shield Running Club
Piggly Wiggly

New in 2009
Allen Jackson Barnes Attorney
BW Interiors
Kappa Sigma Fraternity Univ. of SC  
Jewelry Warehouse
Fleet Feet Sports Columbia
Ryan Sacko Personal Performance
Training