2015 Spring Fling Information Sheet Event Description: Spring Fling is a 2.7 mile fun run or 1.5 mile walk open to all UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and staff. In previous years, over 500 participants have completed the Spring Fling individually or as part of a departmental team. The event promotes physical activity, health and well-being and provides employees with the opportunity to contribute to the Glenwood Elementary Family Assistance Program by making a canned food donation. In addition, pet donations will be given to the Orange County Animal Shelter. Free refreshments will be provided for participants after the event. This event is rain or shine! Date: Friday, May 1, 2015 Time: 12:15pm Location: Front of Student Recreation Center Registration: Both individual and team registration forms can be found on the Campus Rec website. INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION can be completed online while TEAM REGISTRATION must be printed out, signed by all team members, and turned back in to Campus Rec at SRC 101 or by fax at 962-3621 ATTN: Spring Fling. Due by noon,Thursday, April 30, 2015. Registration Open: Monday, April 6, 2015 Registration Close: Thursday, April 30, 2015 On- Site registration: Accepted 11:30am until 12:00pm race day (individual only) Registration Location: SRC Room 101 or campusrec.unc.edu Check-In: 11:30am – 12:00pm event day Participant Meeting: 12:00pm event day Prizes: All participants will be eligible for prize drawings following the run/walk. An award will be given to the team with the MOST PARTICIPANTS. An award will also be given to the team with the MOST CREATIVE COSTUMES celebrating the season. Donations: Collections will be made for two charities this season: Non-perishable food items will be donated to a local food bank. Non-perishable pet items will be donated to the local animal shelters (food, old blankets, leashes, bowls, collars, etc. are all welcome). Those making a donation to either cause will be eligible for a special drawing. Contact: Lauren Mangili at lmangili@email.unc.edu