GOLDEN SUNS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM SET TO HOST ITS ANNUAL VALENTINE'S DAY 5K RUN ON FEBRUARY 9

        RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas – Arkansas Tech’s Women’s Cross Country team is hosting its annual Valentine’s Day 5K Race on Saturday, Feb. 9 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Bona Dea Jogging Trails in Russellville.

The race is open to anyone interested in running and the event will feature a 5K running and a 5K walking division, along with a Sweetheart Division for married and unmarried couples. In addition, there will be Kids’ 1-Mile race, which will be held at 10 a.m.

Cost of the race is $15 is pre-registered before Feb. 8 and $20 on the day of the race. In addition, add $3 per sweetheart entry. There is a $10 entry fee for college students and younger, while the 1-Mile Kids’ Run is free to anyone child under the age of 12.

 “We’re excited to once again be able to conduct this event and I’m hoping we get a lot of people out from the area to participate in it,” Tech Cross Country Coach Tom Aspel said.

Once again this year, Tech’s Valentine’s Day 5K Race will be part of the 2008 Arkansas Grand Prix XXVII Series.

For more information on the race, please contact Coach Aspel at (479) 968-0213 or log on to the Arkansas Grand Prix’s website at www.ArkRRCA.com.

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