It was a little chilly this morning when I ran the full course to make sure my measurements were correct for the 2 mile and 5K course. I also set the pace for the Tortoise wave and the Hare wave on Saturday, May 18th.   The start time is 9 am and packet pickup is at 8 am.  Packet pickup will be under the big pavilion on the north side of Southwind Park.  Here's a link to the park map which shows where packet pickup is located and the Start/Finish is for the 5K.

The 2-mile participants and the 5K participants begin at 9 am and the kids run starts about 9:50.    The course will be well marked with direction signs and we will have course marshals to help with directions at key points on the trail.  

My time on the 5K route this morning was 34 mins & 23 seconds.  I ran intervals.  I ran for one minute and walked for 30 seconds.  So the plan is to give a top finisher award for the fastest under 34:23 (Hare Wave) and the fastest over 34:23 (Tortoise Wave).   Also, we'll give out a top finisher award in each age bracket (10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 - Both Men and Women divisions). 

Everyone, regardless of the distance, gets a finisher medal. 

The rules for this event are:  Have fun & take walk breaks as needed.  Costumes encouraged!

If you haven't signed up here's the link to register.   Check here to see if you or a friend are registered.   

Look forward to seeing you on May 18th!

-Bill Stokes