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Lincoln
College Run, Ramble and Roll Features New Route
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[April 15, 2008]
New scenery is something runners
will enjoy at this year's Lincoln College annual 5K Run, Ramble and
Roll. The race and noncompetitive one-mile walk is scheduled for
April 26, with a start time of 10 a.m.
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Rick Samuels, Lincoln College development officer and race
coordinator, says he is anticipating a good mix of both runners and
walkers. "This year we have made contact with the Springfield Road
Runners Club, and we hope to see additional runners participate,"
said Samuels. The Lincoln College event hopes to become a points
race on the SRRC calendar in the future. According to Samuels, the
course is changing somewhat but will still begin on campus and wind
through the Lincoln area. "The new course should provide runners
with excellent times due to the flat terrain and long straight runs.
The finish line is right in front of the McKinstry Library," he
said.
Awards will be presented immediately following the race to top
male and female finishers. A random drawing with runners' tag
numbers for various prizes will immediately follow.
The entry fee is $20 per person if postmarked by April 19. After
that the fee is $25. 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.
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Runners and walkers are encouraged to preregister but can sign up
the day of the race. Race day registration and check-in begins at 9
a.m. in front of the Meyer-Evans Student Center in the 800 block of
Ottawa Street. Registration will end at 9:45 a.m. to accommodate the
start of the race.
All proceeds from the race and walk will go to the Lincoln
College Scholarship Fund. In the past the event generated
approximately $2,000 to help students with scholarship needs.
For registration forms or more information, call Mary Jo Werth at
Lincoln College at 732-3155, ext. 217, or visit
www.lincolncollege.edu/reunion.
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Lincoln College] |
