CLARKSVILLE — The annual University of the Ozarks Alumni Weekend 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for April 21, will feature a new look for 2012. For the first time the race will be held on the university’s new cross country course, which is located just east of the Walmart Supercenter. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the race will begin at 8 a.m.
The race is sponsored and organized by the university’s men’s and women’s cross country teams. Proceedsfrom the race will help support the teams.
There will be medals awarded to the top finishers in several age groups, and T-shirts will be given to race participants. The cost to enter the race is $20 for preregistered runners and $25 on the morning of the race.
Current U of O students can participate for $10 if they preregister and $15 on the day of the race.
For information on the race or to pre-register, contact the Alumni Office at 979-1234.
Sports, Pages 11 on 04/04/2012