Put on your running shoes and tie up the laces. The Eagle Run, which traditionally draws from many surrounding communities including Avon Lake, is this weekend.
The annual Memorial Day weekend tradition continues as the 11th annual is slated to take place May 28 at its new location, .
"This years eagle run sponsored by Kaiser Permanente will start at the French Creek YMCA and finish inside All Pro Freight stadium,” Chris Carroll, one of the event organizers, said.
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Carroll is expecting a good turnout.
“With more than $900 in prizes and a free Crushers baseball ticket voucher for all registrants, this year’s Eagle Run will prove to be the largest and best race yet. “
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The event has grown in attendance each year and brings together adults and children from the community in a competitive, yet spectator-oriented, event. Everyone is encouraged to participate by either running the five miles, enjoying a three-mile run or walk or being a spectator. In addition, after the adult runs/walk, there is a one-mile fun run for children.
The first 750 adult entries will receive a T-shirt and hat. Children also will receive a T-shirt. Plus, every entry gets a free Lake Erie Crushers ticket voucher good for one Home Box ticket during the Opening Homestand May 28 through June 2 (excluding Opening Day and June 1).
Same-day registration begins at 7:15 a.m. at the stadium with a $25 fee.
Participants can register at www.hermescleveland.com or www.avonlocalschools.org.
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