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Sunday, April 21, 2013
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Thank you for participating in the 2013 Beaver Stadium Run! An estimated 3,700 runners and walkers of all ages and abilities took part in the Fourth Annual Beaver Stadium 5K Run/1 Mile Family Fun Walk at Penn State University on Sunday, April 21, 2013 to benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA). Presented by Sheetz, Inc., the 5K began on Porter Road (at the corner of Curtin Road), moved through Penn State’s scenic campus, and concluded with runners racing through the Beaver Stadium Tunnel onto the Nittany Lions’ home turf to “Finish at the Fifty.” The event raised more than $360,000, making it SOPA's largest fundraiser to date!
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Franco Harris will receive the first-ever Community Hero Award in conjunction with the Run. Can’t participate in the Run or attend the special VIP Reception? Make a make a symbolic donation of $32 in Franco’s honor, representing his Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State jersey #32. |
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What is the Beaver Stadium Run?
A Penn State Blue-White Weekend tradition continues on Sunday, April 21, 2013 when runners and walkers of all ages and abilities take part in the 4th Annual Special Olympics PA Beaver Stadium 5K Run/Family Fun Walk at Penn State University. Presented by Sheetz, Inc., the Run will begin on Porter Road (at the corner of Curtin Road), move through Penn State’s scenic campus, and conclude with runners racing through the Beaver Stadium Tunnel onto the Nittany Lions’ home turf to “finish at the fifty.”
This year, as part of the 2013 Beaver Stadium Run, Franco Harris will receive the first-ever Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) Community Hero Award. The award will be presented  the day before the Run on Saturday, April 20th during a VIP Reception held at Reese's Café in the IST Building on the campus of Penn State University. The Community Hero Award is given to a member of the Penn State Football Family who has shown support and generosity to Special Olympics and/or the community as a whole.
Any Beaver Stadium Run participant that raises $600 or more will receive two (2) tickets to attend to the VIP Reception on April 20th, meet Franco, and be a part of the celebration. Join Special Olympics PA as it honors Franco for his years of service and recognizes his recent 40th Anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception," a play that Harris made to secure the first-ever playoff victory for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Can't participate in the Run on Sunday, April 21st or attend the VIP Reception on the 20th? Click here to make a symbolic donation of $32 in honor of Franco, representing his Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State jersey #32.
Sponsorship Opportunities are available. View our 2013 Beaver Stadium Run Pledge Form and Sponsorship Levels.
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for the 2013 Beaver Stadium Run!
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Race Start Times: 1 Mile Family Fun Walk @ 11:00am; 5K Run @ 11:10am
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The race course will close promptly at 12:15pm
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Parking is available in the Bryce Jordan Center - East Lot 44 on the corner of Porter & Curtin Roads
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Day of registration will be held at Medlar Field
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Restrooms will be available at Medlar Field prior to the race and at the Beaver Stadium Gate B entrance
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50 yard line seating will be available for all spectators. Spectators will enter the stadium through Beaver Stadium Gate B at 11:00am; Access to the field will be for participants only!
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Did you find out about the Run via our Facebook ads? Special thanks to the Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau for funding the effort!
 
View Our 2013 Beaver Stadium Run PSA
Why take part in the Run?
The Beaver Stadium Run benefits Special Olympics Pennsylvania and the thousands of children and adults with intellectual disabilities who develop improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image as a result of participating in our year-round training and competition programs — all at no cost to themselves or their families.
The Beaver Stadium Run is a Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) event that includes individuals from law enforcement; Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) athletes; various Penn State University athletes and organizations; the community; the Paterno family; and Franco Harris, the official starter for the Run and Hall of Fame Steelers Running Back . For those who are not up to running or walking the 5K, a one-mile Family Fun Walk is offered.
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2013 Beaver Stadium Run Major Sponsors
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
The Paterno Family * The Meder Family * The Misitano Family
Di & Dallas Krapf * Michael & Patty Kirschner * Franco & Dana Harris
Rick and Susan Sokolov * Jake Armstrong * Irving's Bagels
Best Event Rental * CBS Outdoor * Clear Channel Communications, Inc.
Lamar Advertising Company * Kegerreis Outdoor
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