Tennessee School for the Deaf
RFTD '08

Off to the Races
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
Run for the Deaf 5K Run/Walk Road Race
Race #3 in the Spring Fling Series
Akin Gymnasium - 8:00 a.m.
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Registration and Entry Fee
Pre-registration closes April 29, 2008: Fee $20.00.
Late registration is from April 30th until race day morning: Fee: $25.00.

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To Enter
You can print a copy of the registration form by following the HOW link on the RFTD Home Page. Participants enclose $20.00 registration fee ($25.00 after April 30th, 2008).

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About TSD
The Tennessee School for the Deaf is a state-supported residential school for hearing-impaired children in grades pre-school -12. The school has served the citizens of Tennessee for over 150 years.. All proceeds from the Run for the Deaf will support direct services to students at TSD.

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Course Description
The race will begin and end on the campus of the Tennessee School for the Deaf and is run through the beautiful and scenic Island Home Community in South Knoxville. The runners in the 2006 & 2007 Knoxville Marathons voted the Island Home Neighborhood as the best neighborhood on the marathon course. The course is certified by the USATF.

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Course Etiquette
No roller blades, bicycles, or dogs allowed on the course. Use of earphones or headsets is prohibited. Persons with strollers will start last.

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Awards
Each registered participant will receive a 100% cotton Run for the Deaf souvenir t-shirt. Awards will be given to the top male and female overall finishers, the top male and female Masters finishers (40+), the top male and female Grandmasters finishers (50+), and the top male and female Veterans (60+). The top 3 finishers in each age group (10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over.) will also receive awards. Participants are eligible for only one award.

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Race Results
Full race results will be posted on the Knoxville Track Club web site at www.ktc.org

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Other Spring Fling Races
       Adam Downen Race for Responsibility - March 8, 2008
       Ribbon Run - April 19, 2008

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