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Make a Run For it
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: July - 2022
There’s a place for you for Highlands Rotary’s Twilight 5k, snaking through town on Saturday, August 13. For more details and to register, visit highlandstwilightrun.com.
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to lace up your running shoes and join the Highlands Rotary Club for their annual Twilight 5K, held this year on Saturday, August 13. Starting at 6:00 P.M. at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, this race stands apart from the rest in that it offers the entire family a chance to participate while raising funds for The Literacy & Learning Center.The USATF-certified 5k course is a largely flat circuit that beckons serious runners hoping to improve their times. While they’re focusing on improving their times, the less serious among us can join in the fun by walking and strolling, taking a moment to enjoy the scenery along the way. Entire families will enjoy the chance to participate and join in the community fun. You’re never too young or too old to be a “Twilighter.”The completion of the race is just the start of a fun family night at the park. Runners over 21 years of age who complete the race will be entitled to a cold beer – all the more reason to improve your time and race to the front of the line. Children typically receive a light-up toy or necklace. All enjoy the concert in the park which follows the race. This year, Spalding McIntosh is the headliner.The deadline for early registration is July 13. The cost during early registration is $30 and early registrants are guaranteed an event t-shirt in their size as well as a custom bib. The cost of registration after July 13 but before race day is $35. Day of race registration is $40. All runners will receive a t-shirt as long as supplies last, but sizes may be limited so early registration is recommended.As always there will be prizes, including $100 for a new overall course record and $50 for any other age group record.For more details and to register, visit highlandstwilightrun.com.
by Mary Jane McCall
