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BE GREAT Run 8k


Saturday, March 10, 2012

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Schedule of Events
8:00—8:45 a.m. Packet Pickup/Late Registration
9:00 a.m. 8K Race Start  |  9:10 a.m. 2 Mile Walk/Run Start
Awards will take place at conclusion of race.
Refreshments will be available after the race for participants.

Course
Start and finish at Tyson Park to run mostly on Greenway.  Certified course number TN12005MS.

Registration for both 8K and 2 Mile Walk/Run
$25 Early Registration ($20 Club Blue members) by March 7.
$20 Couch Potato Entry Fee (with shirt, no participation)
$30 Late and Day of Race Registration
Children 12 and under free for 2 Mile Walk/Run only (no shirt).
Make checks out to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley.

Long sleeve moisture wicking shirts will be available for all paid preregistered participants (indicate size below.)  Shirts for race day registrants will be available while supplies last or at a later date.  The first 100 registered participants will receive an additional goody bag.

Register online or click here to download an entry form.

Team Registration
Teams (5 member minimum) may participate in the 8K and 2 Mile Walk/Run.  Include team name in information below. Each member of the team with the most members will receive a prize. Best attire will determine tiebreaker.

Information
Email clubblue@bgctnv.org, or call (865) 232-1208.

Pre-Race Party
Friday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at the University of Phoenix catered by Gourmet's Market. The cost is $10 per person; chidlren 12 and under free. Make a reservation here.

Age Divisions
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+, Masters, Grandmasters, and Veterans

Prizes
Awards to the top three overall, top Masters (40+), top Grand-masters (50+), top Veterans (60+), male and female. Awards to the top three male and female in each age division. Male and female overall and category winners are not eligible for age division awards. You must be present to receive your award. Each member of the team with the most members will receive a prize.

Course Safety and Etiquette
Due to insurance regulations and for the safety of all participants, no pets, strollers, roller blades, or bicycles are permitted on the 8K course.  Earphone use is discouraged.  Strollers and leashed pets are allowed on the 2 Mile Walk/Run course only.

Race Day Activities
Inflatables for children will be available, weather permitting.  Children may not be left unsupervised on play structures.  Vendors are available for both participants and spectators throughout the morning.  If you are interested in being a vendor, email clubblue@bgctnv.org

paw print Ugliest/Prettiest Dog Contest   
               $5 to enter on-site

Post Race Party
Join us after the race for our post race party at the Bearden Beer Market. Runners and volunteers get a FREE pint! Remember to wear your race bib/shirt to redeem your free beer.

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Pre-Race Party

Friday, March 9 at 6 p.m.
The University of Phoenix
$10 per person
(children 12 and under free)

Reservations required