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Registration Still Open for 2nd Annual 5K Trail Run at Appomattox River Regional Park

Registration Still Open for 2nd Annual 5K Trail Run at Appomattox River Regional Park

Appomattox River Regional Park
2nd Annual 5K Trail Run

Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 9 AM
Appomattox River Regional Park
800 FOLAR Trail
N. Prince George, VA  23860

Prince George Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Riverside Regional Jail and the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) announces its 2nd Annual Appomattox River Regional Park 5K Trail Run.  All proceeds will go toward Special Olympics and FOLAR.  

To guarantee you receive a short-sleeve T-shirt and to beat the price increase, your registration must be received by March 31st. 

Registration

You can register by returning the entry form to Prince George Parks and Recreation, PO Box 68, Prince George, VA  23875 OR you can register online at https://runsignup.com/arrp-5k.  Race day registration is from 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM on April 8th.  Please make checks payable to:  Prince George Parks and Recreation.

Fees

  • Individual -- $20 (T-Shirts to all registrants received by March 31st)
  • received Members -- $17 if received by March 31st; $20 if received after March 31st
  • Students (thru Grade 12) -- $12
  • Couples registration:  $30 before March 31st; $35 if received after March 31st

Event Times -- Rain or Shine

  • 7:45 AM:  Registration
  • 9:00 AM:  5K Run/5K Walk
  • 10:00 AM:  Children's Fun Run (FREE for Ages 14 and younger) -- Register on Race Day.
  • 10:30 AM:  Awards Ceremony

Awards

  • Top 3 Overall -- Male & Female
  • First Master -- Male & Female
  • Top 3 in each Age Group -- Male & Female
  • Top 3 Teams (Individual Awards) -- Co-Ed
  • Finishing prize to all in children's events.

For more information on the age groups and Co-Ed teams, refer to the registration form.

If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Lafland at dlafland@princegeorgecountyva.gov or 804-458-6164.

Proceeds

Prince George Parks and Recreation, the Riverside Regional Jail, and the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) are proud to host the 2nd Annual Appomattox River Regional Park 5K Trail Run (800 FOLAR Trail, N. Prince George, VA 23860)!  All proceeds from the event will be split between the Special Olympics of Virginia and FOLAR.

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Riverside Regional Jail Authority has been a longtime sponsor of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia.  The Law Enforcement Torch Run unites officers from law enforcement agencies and corrections departments from across the state in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Virginia.
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The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) is the only organization in the region dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural, cultural, and recreational resources along the Lower Appomattox River.  FOLAR has served the region as a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization since 2001.  Proceeds from this event will help FOLAR create access to the river, improve parks, establish trails, and protect special places along the river for all to enjoy.