30th Annual Country’s Midnight Express 5,000 Meter Run

July 24, 2010 by SLitz
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2010 Country’s Midnight Express

The last week in August is an extremely exciting week in Columbus, Georgia
because August 28th will mark the 30th Annual Midnight run.

Over 2000 runners, thousands of spectators, and bunches of sponsors gather each year for this event to support the visually impaired. While the 5K race is run at midnight, the festivities begin way before dark. The local motorcycle community will crank up the activities with a charity poker run that begins and ends at Country’s on Mercury Drive.

SIMULCAST & RUN IN IRAQ
Join the 3rd Brigade via Simulcast/Video to begin the race. It may not be midnight in Iraq, but it’s always nice to keep in touch with our friends.

Various Awards Divisions to include male/female, by age category, wheelchair, and visually impaired.

Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:59 pm

Location: Country’s Barbecue
3137 Mercury Dr
Columbus, GA

Age group awards for children: 5-9 yrs, 10-14 yrs, and 15-19 yrs.

All runners receive:

Midnight Express T-Shirt, Country’s BBQ Sandwich,

Country’s Famous Sweet Tea, Frozen Treats, Popcorn, Fruit

Other Midnight Express Events:

Thursday, August 26, 5:00 p.m. Golf at Maple Ridge

9 holes Daylight and 9 holes Glow-in-the-dark

Friday, August 27, 7:00 p.m. Beep Ball/Softball Game

Sponsors (blindfolded) vs. Chicago Comets

Saturday, August 28, 5:00 p.m. Poker Run starting at Mercury Drive

7:00 p.m. Bands begin performing

8:00 p.m. Car show presented by PTAP

Runners must register prior to race. Please visit http://www.countrysbarbecue.com/2010_CountrysMidnightRun_REG.pdf for more information and the registration form.

Please remember 100% of sponsorship money is given back to the visually impaired and is tax deductible through the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley (501 C3). We hope to see you at the festivities!

http://www.countrysbarbecue.com/midnight-express/

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Run for Their Lives 5K and Fun Run

July 24, 2010 by cbowman
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Calling all runners!
Lace up your shoes, load up your kids for…

Dr. Cooper’s 2nd Annual Run for Their Lives 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run and Family Fun Day!

Saturday, July 31, 2010
8 a.m.

All proceeds will benefit the Russell County Child Advocacy Center, a neutral, child friendly facility for abused children to meet with professionals who are responsible for and dedicated to investigating and easing the trauma of abuse.

The purpose of the RCCAC is to coordinate forensic interviews of child abuse victims, promote a multidisciplinary team approach to child abuse investigations, and provide quality counseling, advocacy, referral and support services to child abuse victims, adult survivors, and their families at no cost.

Location:
Phenix City Spine & Joint Center
3304 US Hwy 80 W Plaza
Phenix City

OTHER ACTIVITIES:
The 5K run, 1 Mile Walk/Run starts at 8 am with the Family Fun Day starting directly after. Water Slides and Games – Food – Entertainment and FUN FUN FUN!

INFO:
334-298-7700 or email janie@pcspine.com