What the hell it's only January.........yeah yeah i know but the date has been set so I will post it now so you have no excuse what-so-ever not to attend as I am giving you 10 months to prepare. Last year we had a killer turn out for this and I would hope that this year we can do even better. I figure we will meet at HP at 8ish for breakfast then roll out from there over to the Sears parking lot. Below are the results from 2008 and the info for the 2009 run. 2008 Event Results The 31st Olympia Toy Run was the most successful Toy Run ever! We counted over 10,000 bikes in the parade. Over $100,000 worth of new and used toys (about 7000 toys) and approx. $17,620 were donated in the 2008 Toy Run!!!!!!!! 2009 Olympia Toy Run Day/Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009 Time: 10:00 am - Gate Opens 11:00 am - Performers 1:00 pm - Ride Begins Admission: New Unwrapped Toy -OR- $10/single or $15/couple Ride Departs: South Sound Center 711 Sleater-Kinney Road SE, Lacey, WA (Exit 108 on the south side of I-5) Ride Arrives: Marathon Park Deschutes Parkway, Olympia Ride Route: * North (left turn from shopping center) on Sleater-Kinney Road SE * East (left turn) on Martin Way * South (left turn) on Capitol Way (driving on left-hand side!) * Right turn into State Capitol drive * North (left turn) on Capitol Way (driving on left-hand side again!) * East (left turn) on 5th Street (driving wrong way on closed street) * South (left turn) on Deschutes Parkway (please park where directed) * All motorcycle riders are welcome. * This ride benefits needy children and promotes camaraderie among motorcycle organizations in the community. Please refrain from promoting other activities, events and organizations. * Motorcycle riders must conform to state laws regarding street riding (especially in regard to licensing, motorcycles and helmets). * The kids really appreciate your participation. Thanks for your help!