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The 5th Annual 5K for Clay is Saturday, August 16, 2008, at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. The event is a benefit-driven fun run/ walk in honor of Clay Madsen and the Clay Madsen Recreation Center which strives to be a safe place where children and adults can learn the leadership and sportsmanship qualities that Clay upheld in his life which was ended by cancer.
The 5K for Clay course begins and ends at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center, 1600 Gattis School Road.
Race Path and Details
NEW RACE COURSE for 2008! The looped course starts and finishes at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. From the Recreation Center runners will run behind the center down the trail, past the Round Rock Skatepark to the AW Grimes Blvd bridge. Cross the bridge and continue on the trail in a loop and back to the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. Course map (pdf file)
Stars of Hope
Honor Family and Friends by purchasing a Star of Hope at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. All Stars of Hope will be prominently displayed on the 5K route. All proceeds from the Stars of Hope will benefit the American Cancer Society. If you would like to sponsor a cancer fact sign for the 5K route or make a general donation in Clay's name, contact the American Cancer Society at roundrockrelay@yahoo.com.
Awards
The first 350 entrants will receive a 100 percent cotton T-shirt. Beautiful medallions are awarded to the male and female first and second place winners in each age division. Participants will compete for 5K for
Clay Medals. The overall male and female winner will receive $100 gift card to REI. Enjoy refreshments from our sponsors and enjoy a day at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center.
Chip Timing:
5K for Clay is a chip timed event. All participants will pick up their chip prior to the race between 6:30 am - 8 am on August 16.
Register
Event proceeds support Clay Madsen Recreation Center improvement projects. Register Online at www.roundrockrecreation.com or online through Active.com
Early Registration through August 13
$15 youth (ages 7-17)
$20 adults (18 and up)
Late Registration August 14-16
$25 youth (ages 7-17)
$30 adult (18 and up)
Online registration ends August 13. Register in person at the Parks and Recreation Office at Clay Madsen Recreation Center until event day. Event day registration begins at 6:30 am.
Sponsors
Clay Madsen Recreation Center | 
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Call 512-341-3361 if you are interested in being a sponsor.
Accommodations
For hotel information check the Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
Story of Clay Madsen
October 30, 1973 - November 4, 1992
Clay Madsen was born in Georgetown and raised in Round Rock. He was a dedicated young man who participated in sports while growing up in the community. He was active in the various baseball programs in Round Rock and local soccer programs until he began sports in the Round Rock middle schools, where he played all sports until high school. He played Varsity Football and Varsity Baseball at Round Rock High School until graduation in 1992. He was an achiever, both academically and physically, and set a great example for his fellow students of what being a leader in the community is all about. He planned to attend Texas A&M University and study to be an anesthesiologist. He was an active member of Central Baptist Church of Round Rock at the time of his death and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
In 1990 he was diagnosed with a malignant cancer and fought for two years to beat the disease; however, he died of this cancer on November 4, 1992, 5 days after his 19th birthday.
The Clay Madsen Recreation center opened in the summer of 2000. The 50,500 sq. ft. facility includes a junior Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, racquetball courts, a gym with basketball courts, and volleyball. In addition, Clay Madsen Recreation Center offers after-school and summer camps, workshops, athletic classes, sport classes and activities for all ages.
“It’s very humbling for the city fathers to recognize Clay in this way.” Larry Madsen said. “I just hope this becomes a safe place for people to come and spend time. Every time I walk through here, I’m just amazed.”
Although his life was short, Clay Madsen stood for courage and commitment to his family, his community and his God. His parents, Nancy and Larry, and his sisters, Jayme and Sarah, hope that the recreation center will be a safe place for learning the leadership and sportsmanship principles that Clay upheld throughout his life.
Contact Emily Ingalls at 512-218-3217 for more information.
