Be a Fan Sacramento! September 27, 2008

The inaugural Be a Fan, Sacramento! day promises community fun and celebration in recognition of Special Olympics Northern California. Special Olympics serves about 3,000 athletes and their families in the Greater Sacramento Area. All proceeds of the day will benefit local Special Olympics programs.

THREE FUN-FILLED EVENTS:
10 a.m. - Be a Fan Fun Run & Walk
11 - 3 p.m. - Tasting Tour of Old Sac
Noon - The Great Sacramento Duck Race

California Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento
Runners and walkers participate side-by-side with local Special Olympics athletes in a 5K/10K run and walk along the Sacramento River. Special Olympic athletes are vying for advancement to the Northern California Long Distance Running & Walking Championship.

Duck fans are invited to adopt a duck for a $5 donation and watch the fun as a flock of 20,000 rubber ducks are dropped into the river off the I Street Bridge and race to the finish line at the Tower Bridge. The first 40 lucky ducks to finish will win fabulous grand prizes like a 7-day cruise for two, cash prizes, and more!

Food lovers have a chance to purchase a "Taste of Old Sac" passport for $25 and spend the afternoon enjoying tasty treats from favorite shops and establishments.

Be a Fan, Sacramento! ties together two favorite Special Olympics events for the Sacramento community - the Great Sacramento Duck race and a 5k/10k walk and run, formerly known as Walk for the Gold. Both events, plus the addition of Taste of Old Sac, are designed to celebrate and raise support for Special Olympics in our community. With more "fans" we can reach many more people with developmental disabilities in the Greater Sacramento area.

Free.

Official Website: http://BeAFanSacramento.com