Lincoln College Run, Ramble and Roll aimed at families

[April 02, 2009]  The Lincoln College annual 5K run and noncompetitive one-mile walk, commonly known as Run, Ramble and Roll, is encouraging families to participate in this year’s event on April 25. Start time is 9:30 a.m.

Rick Samuels, Lincoln College race coordinator and development officer, says he hopes to see more families participate. "We are trying something new with the race and walk and hope to see entire families participate," he said. "Our goal is to target family members who enjoy the outdoors and want an opportunity to share family time while exercising. This fast and flat course begins on campus and winds through the Starkey Acres area. The finish line is right in front of the Meyer-Evans Student Center."

Each year the college asks the city of Lincoln for help by closing roads, and this year is no different. "We want the public to know that during our race the roads that will be closed are Nicholson Road, Feldman Drive, Logan and Ottawa streets. The roads will be closed for a short amount of time from 9:30 until 11 a.m., and we want everyone to know we appreciate their patience," said Samuels.

The entry fee is $50 for families up to four people and $25 per person if postmarked by April 19. After the deadline the fee is increased by $5. All participants receive a T-shirt, post-race brunch in the campus dining hall and a goody bag that will include a free chair massage at Lincoln College's Midwest College of Cosmetology in Normal. Awards will be presented immediately following the race to top finishers for both male and female categories. A random drawing for various prizes will immediately follow, using runners’ tag numbers.

Runners and walkers are encouraged to preregister but can sign up the day of the race. Race day registration and check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. in front of the student center in the 800 block of Ottawa Street. Registration will end at 9:15 a.m. to accommodate the start of the race.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Lincoln College Scholarship Fund. In the past the race and walk generated approximately $2,000 to help students with scholarship needs.

For registration forms or more information, call Mary Jo Werth at Lincoln College, 732-3155, ext. 217, or visit www.lincolncollege.edu/alumni/home.htm.

[Text from file received from Lincoln College]