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University City Memorial Day Run

The 38th annual University City Memorial Day Run will be held on May 28, 2012. The 10 K and 5 K runs run concurrently and begin at 7:30 AM, an earlier start time this year.  Participants in the 5 and 10 K events should be at the start in front of the University City Public Library (6701 Delmar Blvd., 63130) by 7:20 AM.  The Fun Runs will be held on Trinity Avenue in the neighborhood behind City Hall (6801 Delmar) and will begin at 9:15 AM for children 9 and older, and at 9:30 AM for those 8 and under.  T-shirts will be guaranteed for all runners entering by May 4. Technical t-shirts are available for a $10 additional fee.   Awards will be given for the overall winners of the 5 and 10 K events as well as to top finishers in five year age groups.  Every child finishing the Fun Run will receive a ribbon.  Entry fees prior to May 28 are $20 for an adult, $10 for children 12 and under, and $55 for a family (limit four T-shirts with a family entry).   Race day registration fee for adults is $25.  Late registration and packet pickup will be at the library on Sunday, May 27, from noon to 5 PM, and on race day, 6-7:15  AM.  Register online at http://bigriverrunning.com/ucitymemorialdayrun.php or by mail.  Registration by mail must be received by Big River Racing by Monday, May 21, 2012.  Mail to: University City Memorial Day Run c/o Big River Running Company, 14047 Manchester, Ballwin, MO 63011For further information visit the Run website, http://www.ucitymemorialdayrun.com/ or call 314-727-4786 or 314-727-3150.  Don’t miss this traditional family event!

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