Walk, fun run set for SpringFest 2007

Published or Revised April 12, 2007

Entries are being taken for Paris Junior College Alumni and Friends Association SpringFest 2007 5K fun run and two mile walk, according to Kenneth Webb, Director of Student Life. The events are part of the Memorial Foundation Benefit for student scholarships. Registration will be held at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 21 at the Hunt Physical Education Center on the PJC campus. The run and walk events begin at 8 a.m. The entry fee for each event is $20 if paid by April 13 and $25 if paid after April 13. Groups are divided according to ages in various categories; 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and up. Early registration will assure that the entrants receive event T-shirts. Plaques will be awarded for overall best finisher, and male and female runner. Trophies will be given for first place runners in each age group, male and female. Trophies also will be given to walkers who complete the course nearest to their predicted times. All walkers must predict their times before the walk. To register, or for more information, contact Webb at 903-782-0433 or 782-0402.