MCGINNIS YOUTH CENTER 5K TRAIL WALK/RUN

The McGennis Youth Center and Rich Hill Fourth of July Committee have teamed up to plan the First Annual McGennis/Fourth of July 5K Trail Walk/Run. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27. Registration begins at 8:00, and the race begins at 8:30. All experience and speed levels are welcome. There will also be a ½ mile youth run for ages 7-12 and a 100-meter kids run for ages 3-6. The registration fee is $20 for ages 13 and over. Kids up to age 12 are $5. Proceeds from the event will be split evenly between the McGennis Youth Center and the Rich Hill Fourth of July Committee.

Bob Schyler of Schyler Designs has contributed two major prizes – a diamond ring for first place in the ladies’ divisions ages 18 and older and a watch for first place in the mens’ divisions ages 18 and older. Other prizes, including gift cards and swim passes, will be distributed in the following divisions: Men 45 and older, Women 45 and older, Men 30-44, Women 30-44, Men 18-29, Women 18-29, Boys 13-17, Girls 13-17, Boys 7-12, Girls 7-12, Boys up to 6 and Girls up to 6. All participants who sign up by April 19 will receive a free t-shirt.

Organizers want to note that this is a trail walk/run, which will take participants all over the beautiful acreage of McGennis Youth Center. In the event that severe weather is imminent, the event will be postponed until Saturday, May 4. The McGennis Youth Center is located in northern Vernon County. From Rich Hill, take A Highway west five miles to WW Highway. Turn left (south) on WW Highway and travel four miles. McGennis Youth Center is located on the left.Registration forms are available at Security Bank in Rich Hill and Hume, Food Fair, online at the McGennis or Fourth of July Facebook sites or contact organizers Natalea Hoeper (nhoeper@hotmail.com) or Katie Bell-Abend (Katie@bellbooks.com or 417-395-2275).