Dow Live Earth Run for Water

The event is less than a week away.  Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Schedule:

8:00 am – Race registration opens:  get your race # and t-shirt prior to the start of the 6K Run/Walk
9:00 am –  Water Village opens : learn how you can make a difference in helping solve the global water crisis
10:00am – 6k Run/Walk starts
11:30am – Live Performances by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Estelle and American Idol finalist Paris Bennett!

Parking:

Parking is available on residential streets surrounding Lake Nokomis.   Parking is not permitted in the large beach lot.   The Water Village and Stage are located in this lot.  Please find parking in the residential areas around the race site and be courteous of private residences.

“The largest global water initiative in history aimed at helping solve the world water crisis”

Minneapolis, Minn. – (Feb. 3, 2010) – Live Earth, organizer of The Dow Live Earth Run for Water, today announced that Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM) has been selected to produce a 6 km run/walk (the average distance many women and children walk every day to get water) to raise awareness and funds to help solve the global water crisis. The event will be held at Lake Nokomis, located in the stunning Minneapolis Park’s Chain of Lakes, and will be part of a group of 6 km run/walks that will be taking place on April 18, 2010 in countries around the world. The event will also include a concert and water education activities aimed at igniting a tipping point to help solve the water crisis.

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Grammy-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Estelle to Take Part in the Dow Live Earth Run for Water Minneapolis

Live Earth, organizer of the Dow Live Earth Run for Water, and Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM), race director for the Minneapolis event, today announced multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Estelle, will perform live at the Minneapolis event. The largest worldwide water initiative on record to help combat the global water crisis, the Dow Live Earth Run for Water is a series of 6km run/walks (the average distance many women and children walk every day to get water), culminating with water education villages and live musical performances.

“I’m thrilled to be taking part in the Minneapolis Dow Live Earth Run for Water event, which is helping to raise funds and awareness for global water crisis,” said Estelle. “As a musician, I’m honored to be using my time and talents for a cause that will help bring safe water to the nearly one billion people who don’t have access to it.”

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Course

Dow Life Earth Run for Water Minneapolis – Lake Nokomis

Course Map - Minneapolis Run for Water

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