Rock-It Run returns to AEDC’s Arnold Golf Course May 20

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  • By Tanya Bryan
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ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, TENN. --  AEDC Services has scheduled the 2nd Annual Rock-It Run with activities for all ages from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 20 at the Arnold Golf Course.

The day includes a kid’s run and a 5K or 10K run, plus other outdoor activities. There will also be food and beverages available for purchase with a D.J. providing music from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This day of fun is open to the public with something for runners and non-runners alike.

The kid’s run is part of the Armed Forces America’s Kids Run for ages 5-13 and it will be from a half mile to 2 miles depending on age. Held every May in recognition of Armed Forces Day, this event is supported around the world. There is no entry fee for this event and everyone registered will receive an event t-shirt.

Registration is through www.americaskidsrun.org. From the homepage, select “Registration” on the left then select “Arnold” from the drop down menu and click on “Get events.” Check in begins at 8 a.m. with the run starting at 8:30 a.m.

The 5K and 10K runs are for ages 14 and older with first place medal winners for both men and women in five age divisions (14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ seniors) with a $30 entry fee for 5K and $40 entry for 10K. Everyone who is registered will receive a moisture-wicking race shirt, with a logo, so be sure to include your size during registration.

To register for the 5K or 10K go to itsyourrace.com and search “Tullahoma, TN” then click on “Register.” You can also click on the event title to get more details about the event to include course maps. Check in for the 5K and 10K will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. with simultaneous start at 10 a.m.

The course will be on a closed and wooded roadway, which includes terrain of concrete, pavement and packed gravel. The 5K will be once around the full course with the 10K going twice around. Times will be tracked electronically with the assistance of RACE Nashville and their Jaguar Timing System. This timing system uses a disposable chip attached to the runner’s race bib. Live web results are available and there will be a kiosk on site where runners can print a receipt of their finish time.

Everyone is invited to enjoy the music, food, beverages and other activities whether a runner or not. Services hopes that runners will bring the whole family to have fun and support each other during the run events.

For more information, contact the Rock-It Run race organizer at (931) 454-4062 or the Fitness Center manager at (931) 454-6440.