2nd Annual Wildcat 5K this Saturday

Runners and walkers from around the area are expected to converge on Dibrell Elementary School Saturdy morning for the second annual Wildcat 5K and One Mile Fun Run/Walk will be held on April 22, 2006 at 8 a.m. at Dibrell Elementary School.

The event, which was judged a rousing success by organizers after last year?s inaugural 5K and raises funds to benefit the school?s Parent-Teacher Organization, begins at 8 a.m. in front of the school building.

?We had so much fun last year, we decided to do it again!? reads a statement on the race?s Website, ?wildcat5K.com. ?There’s nothing quite like a small local 5K race. The runners and walkers all had a good race, and the volunteers seemed to enjoy the event as much as the participants.?

For both walkers and runners, the entry fee is a donation of $15 for those who registered after April 17. Pre-registered participants must check-in at 7:30 a.m. All other participants must register at 7 a.m.

T-shirts will be given to all participants on the day of the race. Awards will be given to top male and female finishers in the 5K and one mile run.

Jacob Carrigan holds the Wildcat 5K record after last year, when he set the bar at an impressive 17 minutes and 34 seconds, crossing the finish line ahead of a few of the one-mile walkers, as well as the entire 5K field.

For more information and registration forms, log on to www.wildcat5K.com or call (931)934-3200. Registration forms can also be obtained at the Civic Center, Hibbett Sports, The Outdoor Shop, or Dibrell School.