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McLeod Sports Medicine in Florence gets ready for another Run/Walk

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FLORENCE, SC - WBTW- The annual McLeod Sports Medicine Challenge Run/Walk will be held Saturday, March 17.

The race day begins at 9:00 a.m. with the 5K and 10K Run/Walk, the one-mile Pet Walk begins at 9:40 a.m. All races take place at Briggs Elementary School, located at 1012 Congaree Drive, Florence. Race day registration will be available from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m., Pet Walk registration at 9:00 a.m.   

Included in the McLeod Sports Medicine Challenge are the following divisions: 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run, 5K Wheelchair, 10K Wheelchair and 1 Mile Pet Walk.  

The McLeod Sports Medicine Challenge Run/Walk Course is USA Track and Field Certified. The course is designed for competitive and recreational athletics. The race technical direction is managed by Greg Elmore and Carolina Running Company.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall Male and Female winners. Prizes to overall winners include first place $100, second place $50 and third place $25. A $100 cash bonus will be awarded to the male or female who sets a new course record. Medals will be awarded for each age division. 

The cost to participate is $15 if pre-registering (March 9 deadline), $12 McLeod employee, Military Personnel, and High School Track and Cross Country Athlete. Registration cost on the day of the event is $20. Cost includes a Run/Walk T-shirt.  The Fun Walk and Pet Walk cost is $5, $10 for a family.  

Stefano’s Italian Restaurant will provide a post race pasta meal at the completion of the race.

The race proceeds benefit the Geoffrey Kier Memorial Athletic Excellence Award Scholarship Fund. The Geoffrey Kier Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to four college-bound high school senior athletes who exhibit excellence in academics, athletics, and also possess strong leadership skills. Male and female athletes are selected from participating area public and private high schools.

For more information or to receive registration information, call McLeod Sports Medicine at 777-5043, visit www.McLeodMotion.org to download a brochure, or register on line at www.carolinarunningcompany.com.

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