Rose 5k set for Saturday

Published 12:03 am Wednesday, October 9, 2013

 

For the first time, The Tyler Rose runs will not be conducted on the same day.



The 5k and Junior Rose races will take place on Saturday, while the Marathon and Half Marathon are slated for Sunday.

All events are scheduled for the Tyler Rose Garden Center.

Packet pickup is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday at the Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Drive.

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The schedule for Saturday has registration and packet pickup from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Junior Rose Runs are first on Saturday — 8 a.m. (50-yard dash, ages 3 to 5), 8:10 a.m. (1/4 mile run, ages 6 to 9) and 8:20 a.m. (3/4 mile run, ages 10 to 12).

The 5k will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the awards ceremony will be at 9:30 a.m.

On Sunday, packet pickup is from 6:30 to 7:10 a.m.

The marathon is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. with the half marathon set to start at 8 a.m.

The half and marathon award ceremonies are scheduled for 10:45 a.m. The course closes at 2 p.m.

To register go to www.tylermarathon.com.

The 5k cost is $30. There is no fee for Junior Rose runs.

Half Marathon costs are $75 (through Saturday) and $85 on race day.

Marathon costs are $90 (through Saturday) and $100 on race day.