May Day four-mile run/5-K walk

Four-mile run and 5-K walk
Saturday, May 2, 2009
8:30 a.m. starting time

2009 details
Cost: 

  • Run: Advanced registration by April 17- $12 (no shirt) and $17 (with shirt);  after April 17 - $15 (no shirt available).  You may register on the day of the race.  Check-in and registration begin at 7:45 a.m. at Burcky Gym, Bluffton University.
  • Walk: advanced walk registration by April 17 - $5 (no shirt) and $10 (with shirt);  after April 17 - $5 (no shirt available). You may register on the day of the race.  Check-in and registration begin at 7:45 a.m. at Burcky Gym, Bluffton University

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Run course: All paved roads, mile splits and water along route.

Walk course: Mostly trails through the nature preserve.  A less strenuous course on paved roads is provided for casual walkers and those with strollers or wheel chairs.

Run awards: First overall male and female finishers will receive trophies. Medallions will be given to top three finishers in each age group for both male and female.  All results will be posted on the Bluffton University website.

Walk awards: All registered walkers who finish by 10 a.m. will receive an award.

A Bluffton University bookstore gift certificate will be given to participants. Proceeds of the run/walk benefit the Bluffton University Alumni Association.

Special prize drawings

  • Runners - The names of all run entrants will be placed in a drawing for a bicycle and a one-night stay in a jacuzzi room at the Bluffton Comfort Inn. The drawing will take place immediately following the run.  Participants must be present at the time of the drawing to win.
  • Walkers - The names of all walk entrants will be placed in a drawing.  Participants must be present at the time of the drawing to win.

Free post-race refreshments for all registrants.