The North Carolina
Watermelon Festival
2007 5K
Run and Walk

 
  
      An event organized by the
Murfreesboro Rotary Club to benefit the
Elizabeth Sewell Parker Public Library
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When: Saturday, August 4, 2007.   Race begins at 10 AM as the runners lead off the
N.C. Watermelon Festival Parade.
 
Where:  Starting line at the corner of W. Main St. and Winder St. in downtown
                   Murfreesboro.   The course is certified by the USTAF (# NC-06020-PH)
              
Who: Open to runners and walkers ages 12 and up.  Awards will be given to top
                    male and female finishers in age categories. 
 
How: Complete form below and mail to:

Watermelon Festival 5K
P.O. Box 124
Murfreesboro, NC, 27855

   Race-day registration is 8:30-9:45 AM on the lawn of Murfreesboro Baptist Church (200 W. Main St.).  Official race shirts are guaranteed to first 150 participants to register.  Registrations received by July 15 are guaranteed a shirt in their size.  Inquiries may be directed to watermelon5K@yahoo.com.
 
Cost: $17 before August 4; $20 on race day.  Please make checks payable to the
Murfreesboro Rotary Club.

Race Results for: 2007

Race Results for: 2006


Entry Form

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Address: _________________________________________________________  Phone: __________________________
 
E-mail Address: __________________________________________________

Age on August 4, 2007:___________________________________   Gender:   M     F        T-Shirt size:  S   M   L   XL
 
As a participant in the N.C. Watermelon Festival 5K on 4 August 2007, I release the N.C. Watermelon Festival, the Murfreesboro Rotary Club and its members, and the Town of Murfreesboro and its employees, sponsoring organizations, and any individual parties who are in any way connected to the event from any liability of claims of injury or illness that I might sustain during my participation in this athletic event.  I understand that this release applies to myself and my personal representative, heirs and assigns.  I know that running a 5K is a potentially hazardous activity but represent that I am trained adequately and medically able to complete the course.  I assume the risks associated with participating in the 5K, including, but not limited to, falls contact with other participants, effects of weather including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the roads.
 
 
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Signature of participant                                                                   Signature of parent or guardian (if participant under 18)
 


 

 
Murfreesboro Historical Association

This Is An Alcohol Free Event! 

The North Carolina Watermelon Festival Is Organized by: The N.C. Watermelon Association, the Hertford County Cooperative Extension Service, The Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce, The Murfreesboro Historical Assn., and The Town of Murfreesboro. 

For more information, contact Kay Mitchell at (252) 398-5922 or write The N.C. Watermelon Festival, P.O. Box 3, Murfreesboro, N. C. 27855