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Team category added to Kootenai River Run 2017 |
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July 22, 2017 |
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This year the Kootenai River Run is adding a
team category for the 5K run, with winners to be
determined by the combined times of the five
team members. This in addition to the regular
gender and age categories as in years past that
have made the Kootenai River Run, coming up
Saturday, July 1, one of the Northwest's premier
fun runs.
The top male and female finisher in each run
will be presented a trophy. Ribbons will be
given to the top three finishers in each of the
male and female age groups from 0-11 years to
70-plus years. Door prize drawings will be held
during the award ceremony, including the grand
prize is a $100 gift certificate towards the
purchase of a new pair of running shoes.
The 5K (3.1 miles) and 10K (6.2 miles) races
begin and end at the Boundary County
Fairgrounds. Aid stations and entertainment are
positioned throughout the course as it winds its
way along the beautiful Kootenai River and
through town.
Entry fee is $25 ($33 Canadian) with a T-shirt
or $10 ($13 Canadian) without the t-shirt. A
limited number of extra shirts are available on
race day.
Participants can register from 7:30-8:45 a.m. at
the Boundary County Fairgrounds on race day,
without a late fee. The race starts at 9 a.m.
The run is sanctioned by USA Track and Field and
is sponsored by Northwest Academy, Boulder Creek
Academy and Idaho Forest Group.
For information and entry forms, visit
www.kootenairiverrun.com. To learn more,
call (208) 290-7039, (208) 267-5776 or (208)
597-1431 or email
jkcornman@gmail.com or
eileendam@netscape.net. |
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