Run for Independence

2 Mile / 5 Mile Run

Wednesday, July 4, 2008

Atwater, California

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Time:

Check in:
Check-in and registration start at 5:45 a.m. at Ralston Park, at Third St. and Grove Ave. in Atwater at the covered picnic area.  To prevent delaying the race, registration will end 15 minutes before the race start.
Start times:
Two mile race starts at 7:00 a.m. SHARP!
Five mile race starts at 7:30 a.m.

Place:

Ralston Park in Atwater, CA

Distance:

2-Mile/5-Mile

Walkers:

Walkers are welcome in the 2 mile race only.

Entry-Fee

$12.00 for 2- and 5-mile races (must be received before June 30, 2007) 
$11.00 for Merced Running Club members before June 30, 2007)
$15.00 Race Day Registration

Join the club if you're not a member yet!
Make all checks payable to Merced Running Club.  One half of the proceeds go to the Atwater Fourth of July Committee.

Course Description:

Both courses begin and end at Ralston Park, running through and around the city of Atwater.  The course is flat and fast from beginning to end and miles are marked.   Split times will be given at the 1-mile mark in the 2-mile race, and at miles 1 and 3 in the 5-mile race.

Awards:

Trophies will be given to first through third overall male and female in each race.   Medals will be given three deep in each age division.  Master winners in each race Male/Female will receive a special award.  Each runner and walker will receive a patriotic tee shirt.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by Wilson Family Funeral Chapel
Hosted by the Merced Running Club

Facilities:

Bathrooms at start/finish.  Food booths and craft displays after the race, at Ralston Park.

Directions:

Click here for map including Ralston Park at the corner of Grove and 3rd

Contact:

Gordon Wilkinson (209) 617-4042, Gdogruns52@aol.com

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