Race hosted by the Melonvine Striders.
Schedule:
5k Runner - 7:30AM
5k Wheelchair - 7:25AM
Melon Mile Kids Run - 8:30AM
Course Info:
Race starts leaving Fair park and going East on Park drive. Mostly flat with a few winding turns, then heading to Elm street going back north for two blocks lining up for the long straight away on Main.
Runners continue along Main St rewarded with a small gradual downhill until near the 1.5 mile point. Main St then moves gradually back uphill and the race route continues this gradual incline after making a right turn onto 16th street until just before the 2 mile marker.
At this point the course is gradually downhill until after the turn onto Grady Street, where the route levels off. The now weary runners will take Grady north to 7th Street where a left turn is made. The route angles to the southwest onto Park Dr. The road then turns back due west for the final straightaway. It is now time for the runners to begin their finishing kicks as the 3 mile marker and the finish line back in Fair Park are finally in sight!
Awards:
Overall Top 3 Male and Female in Open, Masters, Grandmasters and Senior. Overall top 3 Male and Female Walkers, Top 3 Wheelchairs, Girls and Boys High School Track team award. Awards are given 5 deep in the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
Registration:
-Every participant receives a locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon :)
-High School Track Girls / Boys Team Competition (Need 5 girls and/or 5 boys for a team) Please email race for instructions.
-XXL shirts are available for a limited time for $2 extra. Deadline is July 8 @ 8 pm so register soon!
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