FAQ

Run of the Mill “Frequently Asked Questions”

What is the Run of the Mill? – The Run of the Mill is a 5k (3.1 mile) race in Mill Creek Washington. It is the longest standing annual event in Mill Creek. Since 2006, the race has been a fundraising event to benefit those fighting cancer. The ROTM is a very fun event – not only because the race itself has become a very respected and competitive 5k, but also because before and after the race, the event is a fun, community event with booths, prize give-aways, music, cash awards and great community spirit.

• The Run of the Mill raises money for cancer patients who are undergoing treatment as well as other local charities.  A secondary focus is providing financial support to youth sports, especially high school running programs.  Proceeds exceeded $43,000 last year, and the goal is $50,000 this year.

When is the Run of the Mill? – Saturday July 9,  2011 – the race starts at 9:30 a.m. Registration packet pick-up starts at 7:30.

Where is the Run of the Mill? – The event takes place in the Mill Creek Town Center, located in beautiful Mill Creek, WA. Mill Creek is about 20 miles north of Seattle, and is bordered by Bothell and Everett (in fact State Road 527, aka Bothell Everett Hwy, runs through town) Lynnwood and Snohomish.

Driving Directions – 15418 Main Street, Suite 102 Mill Creek, WA http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=mrdr&fmap=1&rtbl=1&lats1=47.858543&lons1=-122.220256&alts1=6&strt1=15418+Main+St&city1=Mill+Creek&stnm1=WA&zipc1=98012&regn1=0&labl1=15418+Main+St%2C%0AMill+Creek%2C+WA+98012-9030&

How can I participate in the race? – Register online at www.mcrunofthemill.com All registration is done online. There is NO day of race registration, so register early! Participation is limited to 2000.

Where can I find plenty of FREE Parking a FREE Shuttle? – Parking is always very tight in the Mill Creek Town Center, so FREE parking and a FREE Shuttle Bus is available at McCollum Park “Park & Ride”, about 1 mile north. Here is a link http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=670+128th+St+SE,+WA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=670+128th+St+SE,+Everett,+WA+98208&gl=us&iwloc=lyrftr:transit,0×5490068dfea3a7cf:0×309e997a90f5c588&ei=mUmxS_nKCYy2swO41PnPDQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=transit-link&resnum=1&ved=0CAoQsAUwAA

When does the FREE Shuttle Bus run? – The shuttle will run continuously from 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 in the afternoon.

What discount is available for kids? – This is a family oriented event. It is healthy for families to do healthy activities together. Kids who are ready and able to complete the distance (5k = 3.1 miles) are welcome to register. To give families a price break, kids aged 15 and under pay their age!

Are baby joggers and strollers allowed? – Yes they are allowed, but must not be in the first wave of runners. This is a highly competitive race with many elite local and regional athletes, and it is a very fast start. For everyone’s safety, baby joggers and strollers will be placed safely back in the start line-up, NO EXCEPTIONS.

What about inline skate, rollerblades, bikes, skateboards, etc? – Sorry not allowed, NO EXCEPTIONS

Are dogs allowed? – The Run of the Mill attracts a very large crowd, where many dogs would be uncomfortable and possibly unpredictable, and therefore we ask you not to bring any pets unless you and they are experienced in such situations. For wise and responsible pet-owners, well-behaved dogs and their courteous and well-behaved owners are welcome. If your pet acts out or causes a problem you will be held responsible for any damage to persons or property during the event.

Can I make additional donations to the charity? – YES!! Additional donations are welcome and needed to help us reach our goal of raising $50,000. You can add an additional donation when you register online, and we will set up a DONATION link separate from registration for those who want to donate without registering.

Can I Volunteer? – Yes! Please use the “Contact Us” page to send a message to our volunteer coordinator.

Why are T-shirts sold separately? Our t-shirts are very cool, and have been very popular in the past. But there are 2 main reasons we sell them separately.

1. No matter how cool they are, some folks just don’t wear t-shirts, so why should they have to pay $15 more for their registration if they don’t want one? It’s a matter of choice.

2. It is also a matter of financial responsibility. Since all race proceeds go to charity, the only way to avoid the cost of printing unwanted and un-needed costs is to take pre-orders. We have very few left-over shirts, and only spend money on the shirts people want to buy, so that means more money goes to charity.

Who puts this race on? – Columbia Funding Mortgage is proud to present the 26th Annual Run of the Mill. We thank all our sponsors for their generous support, without which we would not be able to donate such a high percentage of the race entry fees to charity. So please visit our sponsor’s websites (linked from their logos on this website) and their sponsor booths on race day. Let them know you appreciate their support of this event, and do business with them whenever possible. We believe in supporting businesses that give back to the community, like our sponsors do.

What if this FAQ list did not answer the question I have? Please use the “Contact Us” page to send us your question. We will do our best to not only answer your question, but if it turns out to be an FAQ, add it to this list!