August 15, 2014
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VSU Holds Annual Blazer Dash

VALDOSTA - Valdosta State University will hold its annual Blazer Dash Saturday, Aug. 23.

Hosted by VSU’s Campus Recreation and Campus Wellness, the Blazer Dash includes a 5K run and walk as well as a one-mile youth walk and run.

Registration is $20 and same day registration is $25. The group rate is $15 and requires pre-registration of 10 or more participants. Ghost runners can register at $15. One mile youth splash walk/run Registration is $10.

Race day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and course markers will be positioned to provide directions on the day of the race. The race will start and end in front of the recreation center on Sustella Road at 7:30 a.m.

Men’s and women’s division categories include ages 13-17, ages 18-29, ages 30-50 and ages 51 and up. There will also be one overall winner for the 12 and under category. The one-mile will have ribbons for all participants and one overall prize winner. Random drawing prizes will be awarded as well.

For more information about the Blazer Dash, contact Campus Recreation at (229) 333-5898 or Campus Wellness at (229) 259-5106. Participants can register online https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Valdosta/BlazerDash5Kand1mile? or download a  hard copy http://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/campus-wellness/5k-campus-fun-run.php .

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