Rock-It Run, Day of Fun, comes to AEDC’s Arnold Golf Course May 21 Published April 12, 2016 By Tanya Bryan AEDC/PA ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, TENN. -- AEDC Services is excited to announce Rock-It Run, a full day of activities for all ages, coming to Arnold Golf Course 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 21. The day includes a kid's run and a 5K or 10K run plus other activities such as ladderball, Frisbee golf, cornhole, paintball; and for a small fee of $5 or $8, depending on age, FootGolf on Arnold Golf Course. FootGolf is similar to golf rules but played with a soccer ball. There will also be food and beverages available for purchase with Utopia rounding out the day with live music. 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 five to 13. 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 home page, select the registration link on the left then select Arnold from the drop down and click on Get events. Check in begins at 11:30 a.m. with the run starting at noon. 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, and 50 and older. Registration costs range from $25 to $38 depending on which race and how early you register. Everyone registered by May 1 will receive a moisture-wicking race shirt with logo. Include your shirt 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, including course maps. Check-in for the 5K and 10K will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. with a simultaneous start at 2 p.m. The course will be on a closed and wooded roadway, which includes terrain of concrete, pavement and packed gravel. The America's Kids Run will be a 1/2 mile to 2 miles depending on age. 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. After seeing the course, RACE Nashville race director Kenneth Radley said, "This is the kind of race course runners will love. It's closed to traffic, it's a wooded setting. Just beautiful." Awards will be presented for the 5K and 10K runs beginning at 3:30 p.m. Once the ceremony is over Utopia will once again take the stage to finish out the event. Three-time GigMasters Best of the Year award winners, Utopia specializes in legendary old school R&B dance music, modern hits, selected classics, rock, jazz and blues standards delivered with a distinctive, dynamic sound. Utopia front man J.T. Northcutt said, "We are excited about playing this one. We are excited to be bringing quality entertainment to add on to a great new event." Everyone is invited to enjoy the band, food, beverages and other activities throughout the day whether a runner or not. Services encourages runners to bring the whole family to support each other during the run events. Services also hopes that others will come just for the fun. For questions, contact the Rock-It Run race organizer at 931-454-3367; Services Marketing manager at 931-454-3128; or Services Commercial Sponsorship coordinator at 931-454-3171. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this and many other Services events. Information is also available online by searching #rockitrun. Rock-It Run Schedule of Events: 11:30 a.m. Event begins - activities, food, beverages America's Kids Run registration/check-in opens Noon Kids Run begins 12:30 p.m. 5K and 10K registration/check-in opens 1-1:20 p.m. Kids Run ends with awards/photos 1:30 p.m. Final check-in call for 5K and 10K 2 p.m. 5K and 10K begin Utopia band starts 3:30 p.m. Awards and photos for 5K and 10K 6 p.m. Event ends -AEDC-