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5k Run and Walk
An event organized by the Murfreesboro Rotary Club to Benefit the Elizabeth Harrell Parker Public Library

When: Saturday, August 5, 2006. Race begins at 10 AM as the runners lead off the N.C. Watermelon Festival Parade.

Where: Starting line at the corner of W. Main St. and Winder St. in downtown Murfreesboro. The course is in the process of being certified by the USTAF.

Who: Open to runners and walkers ages 12 and up. Awards will be given to top male and female finishers in age categories.

How: Print and complete form below and mail to: 

Watermelon Festival 5k,
P.O. Box 124
Murfreesboro, NC 27855

Race day registration is 8:30-9:45 AM on the lawn of Murfreesboro Baptist Church (200 W. Main St.). 

Cost: $15. Please make check payable to the Murfreesboro Rotary Club.

Official race shirts are guaranteed to the first 100 participants to register. Inquiries may be directed to watermelon5k@yahoo.com


Run and Walk 5K Entry Form

Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________

Age on August 5, 2005: ___________________         Gender:   M     F

As a participant in the N.C. Watermelon Festival 5K on 5 August 2006, I release the N.C. Watermelon Festival, the Murfreesboro Rotary Club and its members, and the Town of Murfreesboro and its employees, sponsoring organizations and any individual parties who are in any way connected to the event from any liability of claims of injury or illness that I might sustain during my participation in this athletic event. I understand that this release applies to myself and my personal representative, heirs and assigns. I know that running the 5K is a potentially hazardous activity but represent that I am trained adequately and medically able to complete the course. I assume the risks associated with participating in the 5K, including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, effects of weather including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the roads.

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Signature of participant

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Signature of parent or guardian (if participant under 18)


 

 
Murfreesboro Historical Association

This Is An Alcohol Free Event! 

The North Carolina Watermelon Festival Is Organized by: The N.C. Watermelon Association, the Hertford County Cooperative Extension Service, The Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce, The Murfreesboro Historical Assn., and The Town of Murfreesboro. 

For more information, contact Kay Mitchell at (252) 398-5922 or write The N.C. Watermelon Festival, P.O. Box 3, Murfreesboro, N. C. 27855

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