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Click here for 2008 registration form.

23rd Annual Fun Run
Saturday, June 7, 2008  - 7:30 AM

The 23rd Annual Heights Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2008.  Start time for runners participating in the sanctioned race will begin at 7:30 AM.  Walkers will start at 7:35 AM and the Kids 1K follows at 8:30 AM.  The course starts at Heights Blvd. @ 18th. Street heading South, turning around at 5th Street and heading north on Heights Blvd.  Stopping point for all participants is Marmion Park where the post race party will begin.  Plan to celebrate with food, juice and music while awards are announced and door prizes are given! 
Entry fee schedule:

5K Run & Walk $20 before 6/1  $25    6/1-6/7
Kids 1K $10 before 6/1  $15    6/1-6/7

The Heights Fun Run is sanctioned by the USA Track & Field and the Gulf Coast Association USA Track & Field.  The 5K course is certified TX07042ETM.  Race Director – Howie Ryan  -  Ryan Race Management
Awards:

Overall Open, Master Male and Master Female receive a $50 Finish Strong gift certificate.
Awards go to the top three male and female in the following age groups: under 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.  All 1K participants receive an award.
To register online
go to www.signmeupsports.com (available shortly) or send checks payable to: Houston Heights Association to:  (No refunds will be made.)
                            Mail to:  Heights Fun Run
                                         P.O. Box 70735
                                         Houston, TX  77270 
Credit cards accepted at packet pick-up and registration. 
Packet pick-up: 
Finish Strong Sports, 6426 Washington Ave., Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 from 10 AM– 7 PM.  Marmion Park,  Saturday , June 7 (Race Day) from 6:15  – 7:15 am.
Thanks to the following contributors:

          Finish Strong Sports                         Silver Eagle Distributors
          Jake's Fine Foods                             Texas Tamale Factory
          Katz Coffee                                      The Hot Bagel Shop
          Watermill Express                             Clif Bar & Co.
          Tecate's Mexican Restaurant                 Berryhill in the Heights