5th annual fall challenge

2008-10-31 / Sports

The Fort Gordon Chapter of the Ordnance Corps Association presents the 5th Annual Fall Challenge Veterans Day 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk

Nov. 1 on Fort Gordon.

The 10K race begins at 8 a.m. and the 5K run/walk begins at 8:15 a.m. The start and finish will be at Hazen Hall, Building 29815, located at 8th Street and Chamberlain Avenue.

A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Christmas House.

Race day registration begins at 6 a.m. and ends at 7:30 a.m. at Hazen Hall parking lot. The entry fee is $25 for the 10K and $15 of the 5K Run/ Walk. The entry fee for teams of five runners, is $90. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Advance registration can be completed online at http:// home.comcast.net/ ~edward.buckner

The event will include the 10K individual run, 5K fun run/ walk and 10K team competition - all teams will consist of five members, 4 team members must finish in order for the team to remain eligible for awards. Lowest combined score of the top 4 runners wins. T-shirts will be issued the day of the event. Registrants will receive a designed T-shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed.

Awards will be given to the top male and female overall, as well as to the top two in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40- 49. 50+

Team Awards for first, second, and third place will be awarded. Trophies will be given to the top three finishers in the 5K run/walk.

Water stations will be at various points. Refreshments will follow the race.

For additional information, directions or course maps email david.rentz@us.army.mil.

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