Event Description
BLUEBERRY STOMP
Fun Race • 5K Running Race • 15K Running Race • 15K Wheelchair Race
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 @ 9:00 A.M. • 1 Mile Fun Run @ 8:30 A.M.
START TIMES & START LINE
All athletes will line up on Michigan St near the entrance of the KFC parking lot.
1 mile Fun Run will start at 8:30am and finish before the start of the Stomp.
15k Wheelchair race will start at 9am.
5k & 15k Race will start together immediately following the start of the Wheelchair race.
ENTRY FEE
**Shirt sizes are only guaranteed with pre-registration by 8/3/2018
Mail in Entries: ( You can save $5 on the 5K & 15K by registering online )
5k, 15k & 15k Wheelchair race entries postmarked on or before 8/5/2018....$30
5k, 15k & 15k Wheelchair race entries received 8/6/2018 and after.........$35
Fun Run with T-Shirt....$10 Fun Run with no T-shirt.....$5
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Packets may be picked up at the Road Runner Pavilion in Centennial Park on 9/2/2017 from 2-4pm and on Race Day from 7-8am. When entering the Pick-up area, please find the athlete's name(s) on the large board and bring that number to our packet pick up area under the pavilion to receive race packet. Parking is available in several lots around the park for a small fee.
1 MILE FUN RUN
This is a non-competitive run mainly for children and starts at the south edge of Centennial Park.
5k Course
Starting at the south edge of Centennial Park, this is a beautiful out and back tree-lined course through residential Plymouth. Official times will be given up to 50 minutes.
15k Course
This course also starts at the south edge of Centennial Park through downtown Plymouth and out into the beautiful countryside. This is an out and back course that follows the 5k course for the first & last three-quarters of a mile viewed by 50,000 spectators. The 5k & 15k courses split on Oakhill Ave soon after the 15k course becomes a challenge to even the best of runners with its rolling hills. Water is available at the starting area and several different areas along the course and at the finish.
Course closes at 11:30 am. At that point all athletes must move to the sidewalks & follow normal traffic laws.
$$$AWARD CEREMONY$$$
OVERALL AWARDS to the top 3 male & female finishers in 5k, 15k and 15k Wheelchair race.
1st:$125 2nd:$50.00 3rd:$25.00
AGE GROUP AWARDS will follow the overall awards and winners will be given commemorative Blueberry "goodies"
**REMINDER** THIS IS A CHARITY and in order to keep costs & entry fees down we DO NOT mail unclaimed prizes or prize money. It is your responsibility to see that your winnings are picked up during the awards ceremony.
AGE BRACKETS
12&under 13-18 19-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+
Record Holders
15k Male...Greg Orman...45:21
15k Female...Diana Bussa...52.51
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE BLUEBERRY STOMP
Contact Race Directors at blueberrystomp@gmail.com
FIND US on FACEBOOK at BLUEBERRYSTOMP INDIANA
FOR LODGING or FESTIVAL INFORMATION go to http://www.blueberryfestival.org/pg/lodging.html
email: blueberrymail@blueberryfestival.org or visit us at www.blueberryfestival.org
The Blueberry Stomp is managed by the Adams Street Ministries, Inc. of Plymouth, IN, in conjunction with the Marshall County Blueberry Festival.
Race numbers must be visible (preferably still attached) to receive prizes & food. No refunds will be given including inclement weather.
