April 5, 2008  -  8:00 A.M.

 

Mule Day Kick 5K Run

The Mule Day Kick 5K Run is a certified 3.1-mile run that begins at the Riverwalk Park near downtown Columbia TN. The course will meander through the Riverside neighborhood and return on Riverside Drive. The new course has hills, but is easier than previous years. You’ll especially like the long down-sloping last mile along the river.

1-Mile Family Trot

This 1-mile run begins at 9:00 a.m. and is for all ages, but awards are for ages 4-12 only. The course will include a part of the new Riverwalk. We give t-shirts and completion certificates to everyone, and we give ribbons to the top three finishers for ages 4 & under, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 for both boys and girls.

We want everyone to exercise:

Proceeds for this race benefiting the City of Columbia playgrounds and the “We Build People” campaign of the Maury County YMCA. This program gives free and discounted access to the YMCA facility.

Entry and Packet Pickup

Mail-in registration ends March 31, $20 for 5k, $12 1-mile; Online Entry ends April 3 (adds $3 charge). Race morning registration is $25 for 5k and $12 for 1-Mile. Packet pickup is available on Friday at the YMCA (1446 Oaks Springs, Columbia). Registration and packet pickup is available at 6:30-7:30 on race morning at Riverwalk Park (or at neighboring Riverside Elementary if raining).

Race Day Information

The race location is 102 Riverside Dr., Columbia TN. From Hwy 31 (North Garden St.) at Quizno’s take 5th Street east, go two blocks, cross the Duck River bridge, parking is to the left at Riverside Elementary. The 5k starts at 8:00 a.m.; the 1-Mile run starts at 9:00 a.m. Awards will begin after the 1-mile run. Showers are available at the YMCA afterwards.

Awards
First through third place finishers in the following categories of the 5K will receive awards:

Stroller 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-79, 80 and over.  Additionally, men's and women's overall, men's and women's master overall, wheelchair overall, and best costume award. winner.

And introducing first through third place awards in the new Baby Stroller division.

Local Elementary-Middle School Incentive

All students are requested to train for three weeks with practices three times per week (and sign a statement to this effect.) The Mule Day Kick committee wants to encourage running and fitness to the children in our community. In order to promote this, we are offering entry to the race for $5.00 (and will waive entry fees for those unable to pay). Each student will receive a race t-shirt and a certificate.

For more information, call Gale Courtney Moore at 931.388.6290.

Mayor's Walk
Mayor Gentner, in an effort to promote good health in Columbia, would like to encourage walkers to enter the 5K race. Enjoy the 3.1-Mile course and refreshments afterwards and be a part of the Mule Day Kick festivities. The walkers will start at the same time as the runners at 8am.

Contact:
For more information about the 5K, contact the YMCA at 931.540.8320, or rgraham@ymcamidtn.org

Links:
Mule Day
Local Running/Cycling