4/1/09
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4/1/09 |
Lincoln, IL – April 1, 2009–The Lincoln College annual 5K Run and non-competitive1 mile walk more commonly known as Run, Ramble and Roll is encouraging families to participate at this year’s event on Saturday, April 25. Start time is 9:30 in the morning.
Lincoln College Race Coordinator and Development Officer, Rick Samuels says he hopes to see more families participate. “We are trying something new with the race and walk, and hope to see entire families participate. Our goal is to target family members who enjoy the outdoors and want an opportunity to share family time while exercising. This fast and flat course begins on campus and winds through the Starkey Acres area. The finish line is right in front of the Meyer-Evans Student Center,” said Samuels.
Each year the college asks the city of Lincoln for help by closing roads and this year is no different. “We want the public to know that during our race the roads that will be closed are: Nicholson Road, Feldman Drive, Logan and Ottawa Streets. The roads will be closed for a short amount of time from 9:30 until 11 a.m. and we want everyone to know we appreciate their patience,” said Samuels.
The entry fee is $50 for families up to four people and $25 per person if post-marked by April 19. After the deadline the fee is increased by $5. All participants receive a t-shirt and post-race brunch in the campus dining hall and a goody bag which will include a free chair massage at Lincoln College's Midwest College of Cosmetology in Normal. Awards will be presented immediately following the race to top finishers for both male and female categories. A random drawing with runners tag numbers for various prizes will immediately follow.
Runners and walkers are encouraged to pre-register but can sign up the day of the race. Race day registration and check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Meyer-Evans student center in the 800 block on Ottawa Street in Lincoln. Registration will end at 9:15 a.m. to accommodate for the start of the race.
All proceeds from the race/walk will go to the Lincoln College Scholarship Fund. In the past the race/walk generated approximately $2,000 to help students with scholarship needs.
For registration forms or more information call Lincoln College, Mary Jo Werth at 732-3155 ext. 217 or visit the Lincoln College Alumni web site at: www.lincolncollege.edu/alumni
Lincoln College was founded in 1865 as Lincoln University, the only institution of higher education named for Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime. It is a selective, two-year, private, liberal arts college located in Lincoln, Illinois. Lincoln College is designed to prepare a student for university study through a structured, supportive approach to learning. Approximately 89% of Lincoln College graduates transfer immediately to a four-year school where they succeed as well as or better than the native student. Student-teacher ratio at Lincoln College is 13:1 and the average class size is 16 students.