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Eighth annual Run4Kerri to be held Sunday

12:49 PM Mon, Jul 27, 2009 |
Carolyn Thornton    Email

8th ANNUAL Run 4 Kerri 4 Mile Road Race

WHEN: 9 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009

RACE LOCATION:
Matunuck Elementary School
380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879

COURSE:
The race is a four mile run or walk over paved road. Course is accurately measured by Ray Nelson. The course is a relatively flat scenic loop past Matunuck Beach and back to Matunuck Elementary School.

ENTRY FEE:
Online (No Extra Fee) $ 20.00
Pre-entry by 7/30) $ 20.00
Day of Race $ 25.00
Make check payable to: Run4Kerri
Register on-line at needtorace.com

OTHER DETAILS:
* Cash Prize to top three male and female finishers overall.
* Awards to the top three finishers in each age division: (12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
* All entrants eligible for prizes drawings.
* Refreshments following the race
* T-Shirts guaranteed to first 750 pre-registered runners and walkers.
* New Course Record $100, both male and female
* Walkers welcome

PROCEEDS BENEFIT:
The Run 4 Kerri Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit scholarship fund organized by the Bessette Family in conjunction with South Kingstown High School, Wakefield, Rhode Island. The run for Kerri was created to recognize well rounded female athletes who plan on furthering their education by attending college.

The Run4Kerri Scholarship is awarded annually to two South Kingstown athletes who exemplify the spirit of leadership, good sportsmanship, and devotion to the team ........ Always putting forth their best effort mindless of the rewards.

FOR INFORMATION:
E-mail run4kerri@run4kerri.com or visit web site run4kerri.com


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