GENEVA, ALABAMA’S
30TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL ON THE RIVERS
5 MILE RUN, RACEWALK & 1 MILE FUN RUN

A YEARLY EVENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL ON THE RIVERS
HELD EACH YEAR (LAST SATURDAY IN APRIL)AT ROBERT FOWLER PARK

Road Race, Racewalk, Fun Run -- New Date & Time

Saturday, April 23, 2005 * 8:00 A.M.


All proceeds benefit the Geneva County Historical Society, Inc. a non-profit organization.
Race Co-ordinator Rhonda Stone 334-684-6725 or e-mail rstone36340@centurytel.net

General Information

Course
7:30 A.M. Fun Runwill be held on the Frank Fleming Track around the Football Field. Changed time due to Opening Day Ceremonies at Baseball Field

8:00 A.M. - 5 Mile Run and Racewalk course starts in front of Geneva High School and ends at the entrance to the Geneva High School Football (Hugh S. Owen) Stadium in Geneva. 5 Mile course, wheel measured, relatively flat. The course is blocked and protected by Geneva Police Officers and Reserve Officers as well as soldiers of the 1/13th Division from Fort Rucker, Alabama. The City of Geneva Fire & Resue Squad will follow the Runners as in previous years.

Time & Aid Stations
There will be Time & Aid Stations at 2 mile and 4 mile markers.

Awards Presentation
The 5 Mile Run & Racewalk Award Presentation will be begin at approximately 9:00 a.m. following the Race. Trophy to 1st place male and female overall, masters male and female (40 and up) Grandmasters (50 & up) Senior Grandmasters (60 & Up)and a trophy to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age group.

Racewalkers - Trophy to first place male and female finshers (2 Trophies Only)

Fun Run Presentation will be held right after the race. Awards for 1st place male and female overall, first three places in each age group, youngest male and female finisher. All entrants must be 12 and under.

Entry Fees
The 5 Mile Road Race & Walk-A-Thon entry fee is $12.00 per person by April 14, 2005 and $15.00 on race day April 18, 2005. T-shirts will be given to 50 registered runners.

Fun Run Entry Fee is $2.00 per person.

Registration
Runners may pre-register by completing and mailing the Official Entry Form shown below along with the entry fee to the address listed below. Entry forms must be received with entry fees.

Race-Day Registration
Race-Day Registration will be held from 6:30 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. at Hugh Owen Stadium Concession Stand. Entry forms must be received with entry fees.

Race-Day Check-In
Runners & Racewalkers must check-in on race day from 6:30 until 7:45 a.m. at Hugh Owen Stadium.

Course Layout
5 Mile Road Race and Racewalk will be the same course as used last year. The starting line will be in front of Geneva Middle/High School. The finish line will be behind the school at Hugh Owen Football Stadium.(Racewalk is an added attraction and will be held in conjunction with the Road Race)

Fun Run Course will be the same as last year.

Refreshments
Refreshments furnished by local area merchants.

Results
Results will be announced at the Festival On The Rivers, published in the Geneva County Reaper, Hartford News-Herald, Samson Ledger and Dothan Eagle. 2001.
2001 5 Mile Male Road Race Winners;
2001 5 Mile Female Road Race Winners;
2001 Fun Run Winners

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PLEASE PRINT THE FORM BELOW, READ IT AND,
FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND MAIL TO:
5 MILE RUN, RACEWALK & FUN RUN
406 S. Commerce St., Geneva, Alabama 36340

2005 ENTRY FORM

CIRCLE ONE:        MALE        FEMALE

Name_________________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________________

City_____________________________________ State_____________

Zip Code_____________________________________________

Sex:    _______Male     _______Female

Phone # _____________________________________

T-Shirts (Adult sizes Only)    S    M     L    XL

5 MILE RUN & RACEWALK AGE DIVISION (Please Circle One)
           14 & Under           15 to 19           20 to 24           25 to 29           30 to 34           35 to 39           
40 to 44           45 to 49           50 to 54           55 to 59           60 & above

FUN RUN AGE DIVISION (Please Circle One)
      7 & Under        8 to 9        10 to 12

For and in consideration of my participation in the 30th Annual Festival on the Rivers 5 Mile Road Race, Racewalk and Fun Run, the City of Geneva, Geneva County, Alabama Historical Society, Inc., Greater Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce and the Festival on the Rivers Committee, I hereby agree, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, to indemnify all organizations actively participating in sponsorship of the Run, Racewalk & Fun Run, jointly and severally and hold save harmless from and against any and all actions, claims, demands, liabilities, loss, damage, or expense of whatever kind or nature, including attorney fees, which may at any time be incurred by reason of my participation in the aforesaid race. I do hereby state that I have trained properly and I am physically prepared to run the aforesaid race.

FULL SIGNATURE:__________________________________________________________

           (Parent or guardian must sign if under 18)
Date___________________________________

Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st get your lawn chair and join us at Robert Fowler Memorial Park for the 30th Annual Festival On The Rivers.

Entertainment includes arts and crafts, food, professional bands, games for the children,
Fishing Rodeo, World Championship Sculling Contest, Canoe Races, Worm Fiddling, Greasy Pole Climb and much more.
FEATURED WILL BE:
Lindsey Bridges 11:00 a.m.; Coby Greer 11:30 a.m.; Awards 12:15; Earl Thomas Conley 1:00; Twice Robin, Lynn Hartline 2:00; and LORRIE MORGAN 3:30 this is approximate times.

Advance Festival Tickets: Adults $10.00            Students $5.00 (K-12th) Pre-Kindergarten FREE.

Ticket prices day of Festival will be $15.00         Adults and $10.00 Students.

ALL 5 MILE RUN, RACEWALK & 1 MILE FUN RUN ENTRIES
MUST BE POSTMARKED BEFORE APRIL 14th
TO RECEIVE ADVANCE ROAD FEE & DISCOUNTED FESTIVAL TICKETS.

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER LINKS ABOUT GENEVA, ALABAMA
Geneva, Alabama
Geneva High Alumni
Holmes County Heritage Book
Geneva County Heritage Book

RACE LINKS
26th Winston Howell 10,000 Meter Road Race
Dothan Runners Club, Inc.
Racewalking
Running Journal


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