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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, September 21, 2009

Nike 5K For Kids Run raises $150,000 for Oahu schools

Advertiser Staff

The 10th Anniversary Nike 5K For Kids Run in Waikiki yesterday raised $150,000 for O’ahu schools.

As in previous years, 100 percent of the entry fees for the Nike 5K For Kids Run and 1 Mile Walk will be donated to schools to support their play, physical education and athletic programs and to purchase play equipment.
In celebration of the event’s 10th year, the entry cap was raised to 10,000. More than half of the entrants were under 18 years old.
The top five fundraising schools were:
• Ma'ema'e Elementary School’s 560 runners raised $8,400 for their school.
• Maryknoll School’s 543 runners raised $8,145 for their school.
• Mid-Pacific Institute’s 330 runners raised $4,950 for their school.
• Kapolei High School’s 325 runners raised $4,875 for their school.
• St. Andrew’s Priory had 263 runners, raising $3,945 for their school.