Galveston Historical Foundation Announces Second Annual Galveston Rebirth Revival Race 5K and 10K

Galveston Historical Foundation announces the Second Annual Historic Galveston Rebirth Revival Race, presented by Mostyn Law Firm, scheduled for the morning of Saturday, September 11, 2010.

Last year's 5K Rebirth Race was a huge success with more than 950 runners and walkers registered and 150 volunteers. "And that's not even counting all the people who were cheering and waving flags on their porches," says Clay Wade, director of events at GHF. In hopes of improving upon last year's success, this year's race will offer both 5K and 10K routes for participants as well as a 1K Kids' Run.

The race route begins at the Mardi Gras arch in front of the Historic Tremont House hotel, and winds through the historic downtown, Silk Stocking, Kempner Park and San Jacinto neighborhoods. After the race, there will be a family-friendly celebration at Saengerfest Park.

"We are very excited to offer this fun and healthy event to the line-up of our other fundraisers. Support of the 1K Kids' Run, 5K and 10K Run/Walk will enable GHF to persist in keeping Galveston historic," says Wade.

The Mostyn Law Firm is partnering with GHF to sponsor the race.

"Galveston Island has been part of my family for as long as I can remember," says Steve Mostyn, the firm's founder. "Every summer we vacationed here, creating the best memories of my life. Now, we own a condo here where we bring our kids almost every weekend. I am happy to give back to Galveston by supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the restoration of Galveston Island."

The law firm, with offices in Houston, Beaumont and Austin, specializes in insurance and personal injury claims as well as complex business litigation.

Participants in the Rebirth Revival Race can look forward to experiencing a diverse mix of historic homes and buildings dating as far back as the early 1800s. Some of the historic attractions along the race route include Ashton Villa, The Lyceum of Galveston Island, Open Gates, Old Central Cultural Center and Garten Verein.

"Texans have long recognized that the historic buildings and neighborhoods of Galveston are some of the local places that make the island unique," says Dwayne Jones, executive director of GHF. "The race will highlight several of our historic neighborhoods and the threatened cast iron buildings downtown."

All proceeds from the Mostyn Law Firm Galveston Rebirth Revival Race will go towards supporting GHF and its mission of preservation, community redevelopment, stewardship of historic properties and public education.

ABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

Incorporated in 1954, Galveston Historical Foundation is one of the nation's largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, public education, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation and stewardship of historic properties. Today, GHF has more than 2,000 memberships representing individuals, families, and businesses across Texas, the U.S. and abroad and exerts a profound impact on the culture and economy of the Island.

For more information or to register, go to www.galvestonhistory.org or call 409-765-7834.