2017 Dragon Festival
July 08 & 09, 2017, 9am to 5pm
Lake Phalen and Lake Phalen Park, Saint Paul, MN
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota presents the
    8th Annual Walk and 5th Annual 5K at the Dragon Festival

    For more than 80 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has been a champion of good health. We believe good health is for all Minnesotans – not just for our members. It is a big vision. And that is why we are investing in the communities we serve and empowering individuals to make smart choices about their health.
     
    Blue Cross is proud to sponsor the 8th annual Walk and 5th annual 5K Run around Lake Phalen as part of the 2017 Dragon Festival. Participating in the walk or run is a great way to invest in your health – whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned expert we invite you to join us for this beautiful walk/run around the lake.
     
    Proceeds will benefit the Hmong Women Achieving Together (HWAT) and Dragon Festival, both nonprofit organizations.

    Live Fearless® is a registered mark of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

    Date & Time:
    Saturday, July 08, 2017
    Run Start Time: 9:00am
    Walk Start Time: 9:15am
    Location:
    Phalen Park, 1600 Phalen Drive 
    St. Paul, MN 55116


    Course: 
    Live Fearless run 3.1 miles around Lake Phalen
    Live Fearless walk One lap around Lake Phalen (3 miles)
    Registration:
    • June 23, 2017 - Registration deadline: to guarantee your t-shirt on walk/run-day
    • Walk Pre-registration fee:  $10 per adult and $5 per child under the age of 12
    • Run Pre-registration fee:  $20 per adult and $15 per child under the age of 12
    • Walk Day Registration Fee:  $20 per adult and $10 per child under the age of 12
    • Run Day Registration Fee:  $30 per adult and $20 per child under the age of 12
    • Race day registration opens from 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

    Please allow plenty of time to park and take the free shuttle to the start area. Shuttle service does not start till 8AM. 

    Pre-registered runners will receive a Technical/dry wick T-shirt (Must pre-register to guarantee dry wick t-shirt & t-shirt size).  Walkers will receive a cotton T-shirt
    Other Considerations:
    • Scholarships may be available, please contact Andrea Gates at: andrea.gates@bluecrossmn.com
    • If you are unable to participate in the walk or run, please consider making a donation.
    • Hmong Women Achieving Together (HWAT) is a non-profit 501©3 organization serving Twin Cities Hmong population. HWAT’s mission is to be a catalyst for lasting cultural, institutional, and social change to improve the lives of Hmong women.   Good luck.
    Race Cancellation Policy: Race officials reserve the right to cancel the race at any time due to dangerous weather conditions.  In the event the race is canceled, no refunds will be given, and all proceeds will be donated to the Dragon Festival and HWAT
    Awards/Prizes:
    We will have a drawing after the race/walk which includes gift certificates valued from $25-$50.  
    Must be present to win.  Odds of winning are based on the number of registrants present at the time of the drawing.

    Early T-shirt pickup:  Pre-Registered runners and walkers can pick up their T-shirts on the Friday from 10AM-3PM at Lake Phalen pavilion where race/walk will be located.

    Registration table and t-shirt pick-up will be located on the west side of the lake at the pavilion.

    Start of walk is also located near the pavilion. This is near the golf course parking lot.  Walkers under the age of 18 should be with a parent or guardian.

    All Walkers/runners Must STAY OFF Bike Path at all Times, please follow marked walking/running path.
    Release: In consideration of this entry and by participating in the Dragon Festival 5K walk/run, I agree for myself, my heirs, executors or anyone else who may claim on my behalf to waive, release, discharge and hold harmless Dragon Festival, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, sponsors, agents and the city of St. Paul, from any and all liability, losses, claims, actions, costs, including attorney fees resulting from injury to person or damage to property arising out of my participation in the Dragon Festival 5K walk/run. I represent that I am medically able to participate in the walk/run. I understand that I may become ill or injured and medical treatment may be necessary during the walk/run, and agree to assume all risks associated with this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, effects of weather and the condition of walking surfaces.  I recognize that if I choose to wear a portable listening device during the walk/run, it may create a distraction which may increase my risk of injury. I give consent to medical staff and/or volunteers to evaluate, treat injuries/-or illnesses, and activate emergency care as medically indicated. I agree that Dragon Festival officials have the right to remove me from the walk/run if they are the opinion that it is in my best interest or the interest of the event that I be removed.  I give my full permission to Dragon Festival and its affiliates, to photograph, make video recordings and any other records of me during the walk/run and its related activities and to use those for any purpose, including, but not limited to, commercial purposes, Dragon Festival advertisements and promotional materials. I understand that my registration fees are neither refundable nor transferable to any other person.  I have read the foregoing and certify my agreement by clicking or checking the box above.

    Registration Form
    (Individuals under 18 years old are encouraged to participate but must be accompanied by an adult or have signed waiver from guardian)
    Choose a T-Shirt Size:
    Size option is on first come basis unless pre-registered
    PAYMENT
    Paying by PayPal:

    After submitting registration, there will be options to checkout using PayPal.

    Paying by Mail:
    Please include Live Fearless  registration in the memo field of the check.

    Make check payable to Dragon Festival 2017
    Payment Address for Mail:
    ATTN: 2017 LiveFearless run/walk Registration
    Dragon Festival
    P.O. Box 4183
    St. Paul, MN 55104

    Questions:  Andrea Gates 651-662-3120 andrea.gates@bluecrossmn.com OR
    Josephine Reyes 651-662-1143 josephine.reyes@bluecrossmn.com
    I have completed and read the entire application, above and below this signature line, to the best of my knowledge.