Hutchinson Relay and 5K

This unique 2 person relay (5K each person) or individual 5K is held on a flat, fast course along Hutchinson’s Crow River.  Teams will consist of 2 runners, each running the same 5K route, one runner at a time.  This event is open to teams of 2 or for those wishing to compete in an individual 5K.  All participants will receive a short-sleeved t-shirt in addition to the top 3 relay teams in each division receiving two awards.  There are 10 Divisions: Young boys, Young girls (Total of ages = 28 and under); HS boys, HS girls: (both runners 2011 HS graduates or younger); Male open, Female open: (Any ages); Masters Male, Masters Female: (Total of ages = 80 and up); Corporate (all 3 with same employer); Mixed (mixed gender, any ages).  In the individual 5K, the top runner for each gender in each division will receive an award: 14 + under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 + over.  For the relay, there are prizes for best team names/ best costumes in addition to other door prizes; refreshments are provided at the finish.  Contact Jeff Schmidt at schmidts@hutchtel.net for an entry form.  Proceeds benefit the Hutchinson Cross Country Team and World Vision.