The annual Tyler Azalea 10k is scheduled for Saturday at Bergfeld Park, 1510 S. College Avenue.
New this year is a 5k course. There will also be a children's 50-yard dash.
The run is staged on one of most beautiful courses in Texas.
Runners will see mile after mile of azaleas, dogwood trees and spring flowers.
The race is partnering with the Azalea Trail arts and crafts fair this year.
More than 90 vendors are expected at Bergfeld Park.
The 10k fees are: $45 (through Thursday) and $50 (Friday and Saturday).
The 5k fees are: $20 (children 12 & under through race day), $25 (adults through Friday) and $30 (race day).
The race benefits The Children's Village, a charitable, non-profit corporation.
The Children's Village's purpose is to provide 24-hour residential foster care to neglected, abused and abandoned children from the Tyler, Smith County and Northeast Texas area.
Packet pickup on Friday is at Academy Sports & Outdoor, 8668 South Broadway Avenue from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. You may also register and/or pick your packet up race morning at the event; however packet pickup closes at 7:40 a.m.
Saturday's schedule includes:
6:30-7:40 a.m. — Late registration
7:45 a.m. — 50-yard dash
8 a.m. — 10k
8:10 a.m. — 5k
8:30 a.m. — Post-race festivities
9:45 a.m. — 5k and 10k awards
For more information email customerservice@mellew.com or call: 817-706-0368.
You can also visit www.tylerazalea10k.com.
—Phil Hicks
