Benjamin-Ross 5K

18th Annual
George Benjamin, Jr. & H. Browning Ross Memorial 5K Run & Walk
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 9:30 a.m.

In 1995, the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII, Browning Ross organized the first George Benjamin Memorial 5K Run in honor of Woodbury’s Medal of Honor recipient. In 1998 the race was renamed the Benjamin-Ross Memorial 5K Run. In 2000 walkers were added at the request of Browning’s Sports East partner Dr. Bill Heughan.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Race proceeds support scholarships awarded each year to an outstanding runner and field event athlete graduating from Woodbury High School.

Download Race Information and Registration Brochure

Register online at tnteventmanagement.com

RACE INFORMATION

• Early Registration Fee: $17 until May 31.
• Late Registraion: $19 after May 31, including day of race.
• Race Day Registration Opens 8:00 am.Register, Check-in, pick up T-shirts.
• 9:30 a.m. Race begins. • Course: Begins at the Benjamin and Ross memorials at the base of Wood Street outside the WHS stadium, passes Browning Ross house, continues through the tree-lined West Side of Woodbury to finish on the WHS track.
• Race distance is 5K, 3.1 miles. In keeping with a Browning Ross tradition, distances are approximate.
• Address race-related questions to: jcarter@wyanokegroup.com, 609-876-9041.

PRIZES AND AWARDS

• Heavyweight race shirt to first 200 registrants.
• Food and snacks pre-and post-race.
• Overall men’s and women’s champions receive engraved silver bowls.
• Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each 5 year age bracket from 8 and Under to 70 and Over.