August 15, 2009
2009 Participant survey
Course | Clay Madsen's story
Round Rock's 6th Annual 5K for Clay, had 348 people come out and run in this benefit-driven fun run/walk for all ages, on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center.
Results Overall (PDF) | Results by division (PDF)
Event pictures are available on the City's Flickr page for free download.
The event honors Clay Madsen and the Clay Madsen Recreation Center which strives to be a safe place where children and adults can learn the leadership and sportsmanship qualities that Clay upheld in his life which was ended by cancer.
Race path and details
The race begins at
8 a.m. on August 15 on a looped course that
starts and finishes at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. From the Recreation Center runners will run behind the center down the trail, past the Round Rock Skatepark to the AW Grimes Blvd bridge. Cross the bridge and continue on the trail in a loop and back to the Clay Madsen Recreation Center.
We have a new course for 2009. Download map (PDF)
Awards
The first 350 entrants will receive a 100 percent cotton T-shirt. Beautiful medallions are awarded to the male and female first, second, and third place winners in each age division. Participants will compete for 5K for Clay Medals. Enjoy refreshments from our sponsors and enjoy a day at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center.
Packet Pickup and Chip Timing
5K for Clay is a chip timed event. Participants can pick up their chip prior to the race between
6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Aug. 15.
Early packet pickup is at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center is between 4 and 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14.
Register
The 2009 event was a huge success! We will have information for
2010 registration when it becomes available.
Event proceeds support Clay Madsen Recreation Center improvement projects.
Pictures taken by City staff will be posted on the City's flickr page in the week after the event. Downloads are free.
Sponsors
Round Rock Fit |  |
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City of Round Rock
Clay Madsen Recreation Center |
Call 512-341-3361 if you are interested in being a sponsor.
Accommodations
For hotel information check the
Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
Story of Clay Madsen
October 30, 1973 - November 4, 1992
Clay Madsen was born in Georgetown and raised in Round Rock. He was a dedicated young man who participated in sports while growing up in the community. He was active in the various baseball programs in Round Rock and local soccer programs until he began sports in the Round Rock middle schools, where he played all sports until high school. He played Varsity Football and Varsity Baseball at Round Rock High School until graduation in 1992. He was an achiever, both academically and physically, and set a great example for his fellow students of what being a leader in the community is all about. He planned to attend Texas A&M University and study to be an anesthesiologist. He was an active member of Central Baptist Church of Round Rock at the time of his death and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
In 1990 he was diagnosed with a malignant cancer and fought for two years to beat the disease; however, he died of this cancer on November 4, 1992, 5 days after his 19th birthday.
The Clay Madsen Recreation center opened in the summer of 2000. The 50,500 sq. ft. facility includes a junior Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, racquetball courts, a gym with basketball courts, and volleyball. In addition, Clay Madsen Recreation Center offers after-school and summer camps, workshops, athletic classes, sport classes and activities for all ages.
“It’s very humbling for the city fathers to recognize Clay in this way.” Larry Madsen said. “I just hope this becomes a safe place for people to come and spend time. Every time I walk through here, I’m just amazed.”
Although his life was short, Clay Madsen stood for courage and commitment to his family, his community and his God. His parents, Nancy and Larry, and his sisters, Jayme and Sarah, hope that the recreation center will be a safe place for learning the leadership and sportsmanship principles that Clay upheld throughout his life.
Contact Atalie Price at 512-218-3216 for more information.
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