Event Information
ABOUT
The 7th Annual RUN FOR IKE 5K is held in the memory of Palm Springs Police Department K-9 Officer Ike who was killed in the line of duty in 2011. This event is held annually with all proceeds supporting the Palm Springs Police Department K-9 Fund.
COURSE
This is a fast and flat out and back course in beautiful Palm Springs. It is runner, walker, stroller and doggie friendly, beginning and ending at the Palm Springs Police Department.
GOODIES GALORE!
Your $35 entry fee gets you registered into the event, an event tech t-shirt, a special commemorative IKE dog tag , a pancake breakfast and souvenir photo downloads! And the first 200 that register receive an adorable 16" plush Ike Jr. doggie of their very own! Following the race, we will have lots of activities lasting throughout the day!
T-SHIRTS
Quality tech t-shirts will be given to all paid 5K event entrants.
PACKET PICK-UP
Early packet pick-up will be held at RUNNING WILD 611 S. Palm Canyon on Friday, March 31st from 11AM-5PM. You will receive your bib, t-shirt, goodie bag and Ike plush (for those eligible) at that time. Late registration at packet pick-up and on race day is $40.
Late packet pick-up will be held race morning beginning at 6:30 at the race site: Palm Springs Police Department 200 S. Civic, Palm Springs.
AWARDS
ALL race finishers will receive a commemorative IKE dog tag. Division awards will be given 3-deep in 5 year age groups. Over-all men and women 1st, 2nd and 3rd trophies will be given. A special IKE TEAM TROPHY will be awarded to the police department team with the greatest number of finishers. GO BIG TEAM TROPHY will be given to the biggest non-police group entered.
POST-RACE HAPPENINGS
Come for the run and stay for the fun--in addition to a delicious pancake breakfast presented by our local Palm Springs Lions Club, we will have a safety fair with many great events and displays...We will have K-9 DEMONSTRATIONS, SWAT TEAM AND VEHICLES, FREE CHILDREN FINGERPRINTING, A PET ADOPTION, MANY LOCAL SAFETY TEAMS and MORE!!! Also, meet ROCKY from P.S. Power Baseball and the CHP's Chipper! The Palm Springs Police Department will open its doors for an OPEN HOUSE and tours. Lots of fun for the entire family is in store at this always popular event! We will also have some extra surprises, too!
TIMING
Racewire will chip time this event providing accurate timing and instant results! Results should be posted on line before you get home! Free photo downloads available withing 2-3 days.
PARKING
Parking is available nearby at the county building, city hall and street parking. Handicapped parking will be available at the race site.
JR. IKE DASH
The Jr. Ike Dash is a short 200 meet run for children 10 and under. Entry includes a special event T-shirt, floppy dog hat, finisher medal and special treat!
IKE JR. PLUSH DOGGIE!
Be amoung the first 100 to register and you will receive a special collectible 16" plush IKE dog of your own! Don't wait-register today!
SPECIAL MEDAL RACE
PALM SPRINGS MARATHON RUNNERS
The RUN FOR IKE 5K is owned and produced by Palm Springs Marathon Runners who invites you to "Come for the run - Stay for the fun". Our races support local charitable causes!