BEAT THE HEAT 5K RUN/WALK

Date: Unplanned for Now - Trying for June

This race is part of our Summer membership drive and also help fill a void in the race calendars.  This race was started by Bill Vetsch, who also serves as Race Director.  We run this event as a "no frills" event.  We do provide very nice handmade awards to the overall winners, handcrafted by our own Tommy Harmon.  No T-shirts are offered. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:     5K Run/Walk                           7:30 A.M.

LOCATION:         5K Run/Walk - Previously at Odell Weeks Center - Moving to Citizen's Park

ENTRY FEE:         Low cost, low frills, but you still get to run as hard as you can.  .

COURSE:     The 5K course is certified. The 5K run/walk starts and finishes in front of the Odell Weeks Center. The course is run on Whiskey Road, Boardman Road, Henry Street, Two Notch Road, and Price Avenue, to finish on the walking track. Monitors, mile markers, water, and timers will be provided.

AWARDS:   First Overall, Masters, & Grand Masters male and female. Ribbons: AG-Five deep.

AGE GROUPS:    5K - 12 & under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 & over.

REGISTRATION:    Early -    Make checks payable to Aiken Running Club. Mail to: Aiken Running Club, P.O. Box 3195, Aiken, SC 29802

                                 Late  - (After May 22) - Register near start/finish line. Info: (803) 649-9909