Shell/MEF 5K Run For Education

Shell and MEF Partner Again to Raise Money for Local Schools
Shell Will Match All Money Raised Through Registration

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$50,000 raised, nearly 700 runners, over 200 volunteers and ONE GREAT CAUSE!  The 7th Annual Shell Shell/Martinez Education Foundation 5k Run-Walk for Education occurred on Saturday October 3 in downtown Martinez, and the pre-run Pasta Feed, Friday night at the Shell Clubhouse.  Preliminary fundraising totals show approximately $50,000 raised for the Martinez Education Foundation, the largest total in the Run’s history.  Kevin Searles and Noreen Searles, both of Martinez, are this year’s men’s and women’s overall winners.  There were 589 participants in all and over 100 volunteers in this year’s event. 

The Run began in 2003, with the goal of rallying the community in support of the schools, leveraging the business community in support of the schools, and promoting health and wellness.  It the hallmark community event of the Shell Martinez Refinery.  The company matches the first $10,000 in sponsorships and every dollar that comes in for registrations and the Pasta Feed.
                                               
“We are very proud that this year’s run is the best ever,” said Shell Spokesman Steve Lesher.  “To see so many people come out and support this cause in this economy is awesome.  The event just keeps growing.”

In addition to the major sponsorship provided by the Shell Refinery, sponsors for the 7th Annual Run-Walk for Education include: Shell Chemical Plant, Discovery Land Care, Securitas, Air Products, Timec, Brinderson, Worley Parsons, Benicia Fabrication, Corey Delta, JT Thorpe, ConocoPhillips, Rhodia, Lippow Development, Jacobs Engineering, Mustang Engineering, S&S Tools, Turner Construction, Airco, Contra Costa Electric, McJunkin/Redman, Performance Mechanical, Petrochem Insulation, Underground Construction, Valero, Tanco, Redwood Painting, Bill’s Ace Hardware, Fleet Feet and Groundbreakers.

This year’s Run logo was designed by Emmet Francis of Martinez Junior High.  Thanks again to all who participated to make this year’s event the best ever!

See you next Fall forRun for Education VIII!