MUSEUM OF AVIATION FOUNDATION MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON AND 5K RUN/WALK SET FOR JANUARY 19, 2008

The twelfth annual Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk will be held at the Museum of Aviation on Saturday, January 19, 2008. The Museum of Aviation Foundation and the Robins Pacers Running/Walking Club sponsor the event, one of the largest marathon races held in Middle Georgia and a member of the 2008 Run & See Georgia Grand Prix Series. Proceeds from the growing annual event benefit the Museum of Aviation, one of the largest education-focused aviation museums in the country.

Last year almost 700 runners and walkers from all over the United States participated in the races held on Robins Air Force Base. All three races have been USA Track and Field certified, accurately measured and are relatively flat and fast. Runners and walkers whose registrations are postmarked by January 14 are guaranteed a quality colorful long-sleeve shirt on race day.

Trophies are awarded to the overall top three male and female finishers in each race; the overall top male and female masters in each race; the top active duty military male and female in the marathon; the overall top male, female and mixed marathon relay teams; as well as the top three male and female finishers in fourteen different age categories. Each marathon and half-marathon runner will receive a medallion with ribbon as they cross the finish line. Patriotic opening ceremonies and plenty of refreshments afterwards make this local fitness event the one to attend.

The start time for the marathon and half marathon is 8:00 a.m. The 5K Run/Walk will start at 8:15 a.m. A relay team consists of four people, with each team member running a specific leg of the marathon (6 to 7 miles). A mixed team requires at least one member of each sex. Separate forms from all four team members and full payment must be sent together in the same envelope.

Race packets may be picked up at the Museum of Aviation Century of Flight Hangar on race day only between 6:30-7:30 a.m. A picture ID is required at registration/check-in. Award ceremonies start on Saturday, January 19, at 9:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Century of Flight Hangar. Entry fees are $80 for a relay team, $40 for the marathon, $30 for the half marathon and $18 for the 5K run/walk. A $5 surcharge applies for registrations after January 14. To register or for more information call Race Director John Hunter at (478) 953-5335 (evening) or email John at hunterjh@cox.net. For Museum and race information call June Lowe or Mary Lynn Harrison at (478)-923-6600 or email MaryLynn.Harrison@museumofaviation.org. On-line detailed race information can be found at http://robinspacers.org or www.museumofaviation.org. Runners can register online at http://active.com.

The Museum of Aviation, located 10 miles east of I-75 Exit 144 in Warner Robins, Georgia has a collection of over 100 aircraft and missiles and is the home of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. The Museum is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.