TROY
STATE UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS PRESS RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 1-334-670-3196
TSU
hosts the 5K/10K Road Race March 15
The ninth annual Nick Costes - Troy Banks & Merchants
5K/10K Road Race is scheduled for Saturday, March 15.
The race begins at 8:30 a.m. on University Avenue in front
of the Shackleford quad on the Troy State University Campus. The 10K course is
two times around the 5K course. Runners may decide which race they wish to compete
in after the start. All turns will be clearly marked and the course closely monitored.
Water stations will be set up along the course.
The registration fee is $15 for both pre-registration and on
site registration. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to make the day of
the race a smooth process. T-shirts are guaranteed to those who pre-register.
On site registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Proceeds from this race will benefit the Major’s Club
in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at Troy State University.
Medals will be given to the top three overall male and female
finishers in both the 5K and 10K runs. Ribbons will be given to the first- and
second- place finishers for age division. The age divisions for both males and
females are:
· 18 and under
· 19-29
· 30-39
· 40-49
· 50 and over
For more information or a map of the course contact the Department
of Kinesiology and Health Promotions at 334-670-3443 or contact Dr. Jason Lee
at 334-670-5763.