Presented By
2009 Site Sponsor

Summit Brewing Company
Friday, July 17
—AND—
Saturday, July 18
2009 Media Partners


2009 Walk for Diabetes
Sat., July 18
You don't ride a motorcycle, but you still want to support the diabetes research at the Schulze Diabetes Institute?

Then join the walk on Saturday, July 18!

Visit the Tacke's FirstGiving web site for all the details on the walk.


10th Annual Lightning Run®
Bikers Rally Against Diabetes
Friday, July 17 – Saturday, July 18, 2009

SUPPORT THE CAUSE
JOIN IN THE FUN
July 17 – 18, 2009


TWO SPECTACULAR DAYS

REGISTER TODAY!
Register Online Here!

It's time to get yourself ready for the 10th Annual Lightning Run — Bikers Rally Against Diabetes to benefit the Schulze Diabetes Institute at the University of Minnesota. Keep checking back for updates on all the event excitement.

JULY 17, 2009
6 – 10 p.m.
On-site Registration • Food Vendors • Product Vendors
Live Music • Silent Auction

JULY 18, 2009
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Observation Run • Bike Show • Parade • Entertainment
Food Vendors • Product Vendors • Live Auction
Bucket Raffle Drawing • Bike Raffle Drawing

PRE-REGISTRATION
$35 per person
rider, passenger or general admission
(Online preregistration is NOW OPEN)

Click here to go to the registration page.
You must be registered to participate in any/all activities and to gain access to the Summit Brewing Company grounds.
Packets and wristbands will not be available by mail or prior to the event dates/times. Packets can only be picked up on Friday night from 6 - 10 p.m. at Summit Brewing Company or on Saturday starting at 8 a.m. at Summit Brewing Company.


TWO EXCITING DAYS
ONE FABULOUS LOCATION


Summit Brewing Company
910 Montreal Circle • St. Paul, MN 55102
www.summitbrewing.com

Summit Brewing Company has graciously donated their grounds for our 10th Annual Lightning Run. They will host our Friday night kick-off party and all Saturday activities, too!

It worked so well last year that we're doing it again. All on-site registration, the observation run starting point and parade line-up area will be at Summit on Saturday. This provides everyone one meeting point for all the fun and festivities, less hassles, more relaxation and relief from the heat so there is more energy to ride for the cure.



LIGHTNING RUN
BIKE SHOW
Saturday, July 18
Presented by TJ Design


20751 Helena Blvd • Jordan, MN 55352
952.492.5097 • www.custombikepaint.com

Only the first 50 bike show entrants will be accepted.
You must register online for the Bike Show and pay bike show registration fee of $10 along with your online Lightning Run registration.
Click here to go to the registration page. For more information, click here.


EIGHT CLASSES
Antique • Sportster • Big Twin Cruiser • Bagger • Non-Harley Softail • Non-Harley Hardtail • Non-Harley Cruiser • Sport Bike
Custom trophies by TJ Design for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each class.

Check-In
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. @ Summit
Judging
Noon – 2:30 p.m.
Lightning Run Parade
3 p.m.
Bike show participants receive preferred placement
in the parade line-up.

Awards
5:30 p.m.
As part of the final ceremony.
Time is subject to change.


2009 Lightning Run
Raffle Bike

2009 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide

The raffle drawing will be held at
Summit Brewing Company

on Saturday, July 18, 2009
at 6 p.m.

Tickets are only $5 each with ALL proceeds going to the Schulze Diabetes Institute at the University of Minnesota. Purchase your tickets at St. Paul Harley-Davidson/Buell, Wild Prairie Harley-Davidson/Buell or look for our traveling display at local community events.
(License #: X-32542)



Here's an easy way to support the cause even if
you cannot join us for the weekend events...
you can make a donation directly to the
Schulze Diabetes Institute at the University of Minnesota.

Donate Here!

But, if you want to register to participate,
Register to Participate Here!




ALL MOTORCYCLE MAKES & MODELS WELCOME!

ONLINE
PREREGISTRATION
*** NOW OPEN ***
$35 per person
rider, passenger or general admission
Click here to register online.
You must be registered to participate in any/all activities and to gain access to the Summit Brewing Company grounds.

**Note: Packets and wristbands will not be available by mail or prior to the event dates/times. Packets can only be picked up on Friday night from 6 - 10 p.m. at Summit Brewing Company or on Saturday starting at 8 a.m. at Summit Brewing Company.

NEW THIS YEAR!
Win a Meet & Greet with Willie G. Davidson
Saturday, July 18

The top 10 fundraisers that raise and turn in more than $1,000 to go directly to the Schulze Diabetes Institutue before
July 10, 2009, will
WIN!

This special fundraising opportunity DOES NOT qualify for sponsorship benefits. It's only good towards winning a meet and greet. The top 10 fundraisers that raise more than $1,000 each will win a meet and greet with Willie G. Davidson on Saturday, July 18, 2009.

Find out more and download the fundraising form HERE!

 

2009 Activities Include:

Kick-off Party/
    Silent Auction

Observation Run

Parade

Live Music

Motorcycle Raffle

Bike Show

PRODUCT & FOOD VENDORS!
We have a few vendor spots still available for our event on Friday and Saturday. Please contact Valerie at 612-624-4444 for details on how you can be part of the cure.


2009 Event Details

2 Exciting Days • 1 Fabulous Location

Support the Cause • Join in the Fun

 

More Information

Why We Do This • LR Slideshow

9th Annual Event | last year

DON'T RIDE?
NO PROBLEM!
Registration gives you full access to the festivities both Friday & Saturday, as well as a great way to
support the cause!



2009 LR Musical Acts

Friday, July 17
Summit Brewing Co.


ROCKFIST
www.rockfistband.com
(8 – 10 p.m.)


with special guest
CrossPoint
www.crosspointband.com
(6 – 7:30 p.m.)

All performances and times are subject to change.


 

We ride for that day when the word "DIABETES" holds neither meaning nor power. A benefit for the

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