February Brings Two Second Empire Grand-Prix Races

The Run for Roses 5K and the Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K are the two February races in the Second Empire Grand-Prix spring series

[USPRwire, Tue Jan 26 2010] The Second Empire Grand-Prix (www.secondempireseries.com) announces two February races as part of its spring series⎯The Run for the Roses 5K on February 2 and the 2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K on February 20. Both are USATF-sanctioned races and will raise money for North Carolina charities.

The Run for the Roses 5K will benefit the Carolina Canines for Service and be held in downtown Raleigh. Later in the month, The Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K will benefit Special Olympics North Carolina and be held on North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus. The Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K is run in conjunction with the NC State Polar Plunge at Lake Raleigh.

“These races are a great opportunity for running and walking enthusiasts to enjoy their sport,” says Kim Reynolds, restaurant owner and founder of the Grand-Prix. “It’s remarkable the amount of support the community provides local charities during these races.”

The remaining spring series schedule and charitable beneficiaries are:

• March 6—Cary Distance Festival, a 10K benefiting the Cary Rotary Club
• March 13—Run for the Oaks, a 5K benefiting the City of Raleigh Neighborwoods program
• April 17—St. Timothy’s Spring Sprint, a 5K benefiting the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center
• May 2—Second Empire 5K Classic, celebrating the adoption triad by benefiting NC Hopeful Parents
• May 16—Inside-Out Sports Classic Half Marathon, benefiting the Tammy Lynn Center for Development Disabilities

To register for any of the Grand-Prix races, visit www.sportoften.com.

About Second Empire Grand-Prix:
Born from the Second Empire 5K Classic, the Grand-Prix is the inspiration of Raleigh Entrepreneurs Kim Reynolds and husband Rod Garnas along with Inside-Out Sports owner Cid Cardoso. In its eighth year, the Grand-Prix provides a fun way for competitive and non-competitive runners to give back to the community. Individual races pool a small portion of their operational funds along with Grand-Prix sponsors to cover series expenses. The combined effort has provided races with increased visibility and attendance while decreasing operational costs. This savings can directly translate to larger proceeds going to the benefiting charities. 2010 sponsors include: Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern, Inside-Out Sports, Articulon, Regency Office Products, Anna’s Pizzeria, RightTime Kids, MainSail of Beaufort, State Farm Insurance, Midtown Magazine, MYLAPS sports timing, Henry Wurst, Inc. Michael Law MD—Blue Water Spa and Endurance Magazine. For more information, visit www.secondempireseries.com.

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