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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Download 2008 race results, Overall Female
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Forty-four thousand dollars raised, over 600 runners, over 100 volunteers and ONE GREAT CAUSE!  The 6th Annual Shell/Martinez Education Foundation 5k Run-Walk for Education occurred on Saturday, October 4, in downtown Martinez, and the pre-run Pasta Feed, Friday night at the Shell Clubhouse.  Preliminary fundraising totals show approximately $44,000 raised for the Martinez Education Foundation, nearly $10,000 more than last year!  Kevin Searles of Martinez is this year's men's overall winner.  Kristi Kzenzulak of Antioch is this year's women's overall winner.  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.
                                               
"Once again, this was a very successful event.  The best ever," said Shell General Manager, Alicia Izarraraz.  "Supporting the local public schools is a major focus for us, and our employees really rally around this cause.  Congratulations to the winners and the community of Martinez."

Sponsors

In addition to the Shell refinery, major sponsors of the event were: Shell Chemical Plant, Petrochem Field Services, Brand Scaffolding, Phillips Services, JV Industrial, Air Products, Praxair, Mustang Engineering, McJunkin, Jacobs Engineering, Worley Parsons, ConocoPhillips, Valero, ConAm, Lippow Development, Sierra Processing, JT Thorpe, Contra Costa Electric, Hayward Electric, Turner Construction, Stordahl Construction, Fleet Feet of Pleasant Hill, Ace Hardware, Goundbreakers and Tesoro.
                                               
Donations for gift bags, the Pasta Feed silent auction and other race-day giveaways came from: Shell, Cliff Bar, Haute Stuff, Tami Lacy, John Muir Health, Ace Hardware, Martinez Rotary, Martinez Kiwanis, Chuck Nan, Diane Lemen, Shell Chemical, Steve and Mackenzie Lesher, Armando's, Les Schwab and Yoga by Linda Bukard.

This year's run logo was designed by Nicole Dittman of Martinez Junior High who officially started the race.  Thanks again to all who participated to make this year's event the best ever..