Run For KB                         A 10K Road Race or a 1.5 Walk

This is Run For KB!   Family and friends will know that Kenny Byers, husband of Victoria Piper, passed away on March 3, 2010, due to a lengthy illness.  Some very caring friends offered to put together a road race that will help out Victoria, Kennis and little Charlie.  Any proceeds will go toward medical bills remaining from Kenny's months-long sickness.   

 
Kenny Byers was born in Gadsden, AL on April 23, 1962.  He eventually moved to Dallas, TX, where it was his good luck to encounter another transplant....Victoria Piper.  After a number of years together, they tied the knot on September 1, 2006.  Vickie immediately became pregnant, a joyful surprise to them both.  However, little Charlie Byers decided to enter this life a bit earlier than he should have done.  After only 25 weeks gestation, Charlie came to us on May 8, 2007.  He weighed only 1 lb, 12 oz, measuring only 12 inches in length.  Things were very difficult for Vickie and Kenny at this juncture.  Little Charlie had many ups and downs and downright scares before he finally decided to stay with us!  He came home during the first week of October, 2007, and Kenny became a stay-at-home Dad.  No one could have done it better!  He was a natural.  Between diaper changes and doctor's visits, he managed to have dinner ready every evening when Victoria came home.  Kenny knew he had a blood disorder for quite a while.  Eventually, though, these things take over, in spite of all the best efforts of man (and wife) and medicine.  Kenny succommed to his disease on March 3, 2010. 

                                   Kenny Byers holding little Charlie.

                                          Kenny, Kennis and Charlie 

 

 

Bradley Palmer Park -- Part of the race course 

                                A BIG thank you to our sponsors!!!

The Paul Lydon Aquatic Center, Danvers, MA

Cherry Farm Creamery, Danvers, MA/Steve Jones

G & M Motors, Inc., Hamilton, MA

Daniella's Pizzeria, Hamilton, MA

Brooks Sports Inc., Bothell, WA (brooksrunning.com) Thanks to Harry Hall

Cut-Right Screen Printing

 

 

 

 

We hope to make Run For KB an anuual event, with proceeds going to a local charity next year.   

Updated June 18, 2010 

Updated July 19, 2010

The Details:

Race Date:  August 7, 2010 (rain or shine)

Race Time:  9:00 am

Same day registration: 7:00 am

Place:  Asbury Grove, Hamilton, MA 01982

Entry Fee Per Registered Runner/Walker:  $20 (waived with sponsors of $100+)

Pre-registration:  Until July 7, 2010.

  • This road race will be digitally timed by North Shore Timing, of Beverly, MA. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded.
  • Tee shirts provided to each registered runner/walker who registers by July 7th.
  •  We reserve the right to cancel the brunch plan if we do not get enough registrations in time to plan the food. 
  • UPDATE:  Brunch will not be provided after all, due to the lack of enough pre-registered runners and walkers.  We will offer a continental breakfast.  7/19/10
  • Sponsor sheets and entry forms can be printed from this site.  Print and mail the entry form with your check to:  Run For KB, c/o 179 Highland Street, Hamilton, MA 01982.  Sponsor sheets may be mailed or brought with you the day of the race.
  • This road race also includes a 1.5 walk through Asbury Grove for families and children and other non-runners.  
  • Parking is available at the front of Asbury Grove.
  • Packet pick-up: Early number and shirt pick up at
  • 356 Asbury Street, Hamilton, on Friday, August 6 from 3:00 to 6:30 pm.

IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!

This charitable road race is registered with the IRS and has a tax number: 27-2341760

Questions?  Email Deb at: runforkb@msn.com

 

Directions to Asbury Grove, Hamilton, MA 01982 

From the north:  Take Rt 95 South

Take second exit for Rt 97 (exit 53A) under the bridge (Topsfield)

Follow for 3 miles.  Take a hairpin left (after cemetary on right) called Ipswich Road

Follow straight for 2 miles, crossing Rt 1 at lights

Take right after the meadow onto Asbury Street

Follow for 3 miles to the end.  Take a right at the stop sign.  Take right at caution light to enter Asbury Grove

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From Boston & Mass Pike

Rt 128 north towards Gloucester

From 128 take exit 20A, Rt 1A Hamilton for 2.4 miles

Take left at white church in Wenham onto Arbor Street

Follow straight for 1 mile to Asbury Grove, on left at blinking yellow light

 

 

 
 
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