DiscoverRoanoke 10K/5K on April 17th
By HFP Reporter on Thursday, April 8th, 2010 |
The DiscoverRoanoke 10K/5K run/walk recently surpassed the 200 registrant milestone and the organizers are pleased to announce that Edward Jones has named Mrs. Kelly Yeiter as the official starter for the upcoming event. The inaugural event will be held in downtown Roanoke on April 17th, 2010, at 9 am. The event will benefit the Roanoke Elementary PTO and will be held rain or shine and is open to participants of all ages. Sponsors for the event include Edward Jones, United REMC, Bippus State Bank, American Specialty, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Registrations have come from as far away as Indianapolis, Logansport, Angola, and Plymouth. Event organizers are still accepting registrations and will be doing so until 8:00 am on the day of the event. Online signups will be open until Wednesday, April 14th, at http://www.onturfsports.com/Runners/10k-5kRun-Walk.htm. Information and course maps can be found at the website as well. Each participant will receive a long sleeve event shirt and a goody bag.
The event will feature a festive atmosphere with music playing at the start/finish line and live updates from the course as the participants wind their way around the town and adjoining countryside. The event organizers encourage spectators to visit downtown Roanoke the morning of the event and enjoy the atmosphere while browsing the eclectic blend of downtown merchants and cheering on the participants.
For information regarding Edward Jones, please visit www.edwardjones.com. Members of the local team of Financial Advisors include Jim Ditzler, Chuck Harris, Nichole Johnson, Trent McBride, Jim Scheiber, and Jim Warner.
For information about United REMC, please visit www.unitedremc.com.
For information about Bippus State Bank, please visit www.bippusbank.com or check out their page on facebook at www.facebook.com/bippusbank. Specific questions about Bippus State Bank can be directed to Mat Quickery at the Roanoke branch.
For information about American Specialty, please visit www.amerspec.com.
The 5K course is described as hilly and the 10K course is slightly rolling. Walkers are encouraged to participate. A time limit will be enforced, but a reasonable pace of 2.5 mph will allow the participants to finish the course in time.
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