Lincoln Run and Ride date announced

Convention & Visitors Bureau information

Area runners and bicyclists take note: registration for this year’s Lincoln Run and Ride has been extended to Saturday, October 19.  This event, in recognition of the Lincoln Highway’s 100th birthday, will take place Saturday, November 9, between Convoy and Van Wert.

Early entry fee is $25. Registrations entered after October 19 will be $30 and run-day registration will be $35.  Commemorative T-shirts are $15.  Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. in Fountain Park.  Awards for first place male and female in the 7-mile and the 5K will be given at noon, again in Fountain Park.  A third award will also be given to the male and female who show the best “Lincoln Highway Spirit” — that is, a red-white-blue motif.

If weather requires a change, check-in and awards will be held at The Hotel Marsh.

Runners may participate in either a 5K or a 7-mile run. The 5K run will begin at Alexander & Bebout’s parking lot, starting at 10 a.m., while the 7-mile will begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Highway and Tully Street, just north of Convoy. Bicyclists will follow the 7-mile course, beginning at 10 a.m.  Transportation to Alexander & Bebout and Convoy will be provided by bus.

Full details are available by calling the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 419.238.9378 or by visiting its website, www.visitvanwert.org, and following the “Special Events” link.

Come on out and take part that last big run or last big bike ride of the year.