Thursday, June 12, 2008 -- Connellsville, PA
Francis "Bud" Murphy Memorial 5K (iPO Event Id#: 10954)

Past Coverage/Results: [2000] [2001] [2002] [2003] [2004] [2005] [2006] [2007]

Information/Application: 724-626-2440 or 724-628-1500

Register: In person or send entries to: 401 East Murphy Ave., Connellsville PA 15425. Make checks payable to Highlands Hospital. [Registration Form]

Entry Fee: $15.00 pre-registered - $17.00 race day

TIME: RUN: 7:00pm - WALK: 7:01pm

Timing Services provided by SERJ

It's a downhill finish at Bud Murphy's

Course Description
The course (TAC Certified) begins in front of Highlands Hospital and travels to the top of Murphy Avenue. Turns left on to Crawford Avenue and right onto Breakneck Road. Turns right on to Falcon Drive. Enters the second set of gates leading in to the Senior High School. Turns left and goes completely around the entire perimeter of the school parking lot. Bears to the left through the gates to the Vo-Tech School and goes around the school. Heads up behind the back of Jr. High East. Comes around the front of the school and heads straight down Falcon Drive. Makes a left back to Breakneck and stays straight on Crawford Avenue. Turns right on to Murphy Avenue to the FINISHLINE!

Refreshments
Pizza, hot dogs, fresh fruit, soda, bottled water and cake are just a few of the refreshments on hand after the race.

Random Prize Drawing
Over $500 in prizes will be given away. Registered participants are eligible to win. Winners will be posted.

Awards 5K Run & 5K Walk
Trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers overall and top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-over (female), 65-69 (male), 70-over (male)

$200 Cash Prize
At the conclusion of the awards ceremony, a participant's number will be drawn for $200 cash. To be eligible you must complete the 5K Run or 5K Walk and you must be present to accept the prize!

Post Race Party
Immediately following the $200 give-away, a Post-Race Celebration will be held at Bud Murphy's Sports Bar and Restaurant. Free beverages will be served!