Poplar Grove Plantation

Autumn 5K Fun Run Walk

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Saturday, September 22, 2012
8AM

Join us for our second annual Poplar Grove Plantation Autumn 5K Fun Run/Walk thru the Abbey Nature Preserve trails.  The run will begin in the parking lot near the Poplar Grove Cultural Arts Barn.  The course covers the scenic views around the Mill Pond and Pine Thicket trails.  The race is limited to the first 300 registered participants.  Entry fee includes a tee shirt in sizes and quantities while they last, with first priority given to pre-registered entrants.  .

 Details and Application

Date:  Saturday, September 22, 2012

Distance:  5K Run/Walk

Time:  8 am Start

Entry Fee:  $25 Pre-registration fee and completed form must be received by September 10.  Registration fee from September 14-22 is $30.   Send fee and completed form to: Poplar Grove Plantation 5K, 10200 Hwy 17 North, Wilmington, NC  28411.  Make checks payable to Poplar Grove Plantation.  No refunds.  Race is limited to 300 runners and walkers combined.  T-shirt and race packet can be picked up at Poplar Grove’s Cultural Arts Center (barn) Friday, September 21 from 4:00 until 7:00 pm, and from 7:00 am until 7:45 am before the race begins on the 24th.  Awards for the top 3 finishers in each age category.

Registration fee is non-refundable.  No bikes, pets, or strollers please.  Application is below or you may register on-line at active.com.

Course:  The race begins at the Cultural Arts Center (barn) and covers the scenic trails around Abbey Nature Preserve’s Mill Pond and Pine Thicket.  Course terrain is varied and natural with: slight hills, partial sandy or pine straw-covered footing, some foot-grabbing roots and the potential for mud if the weather is or has been inclement.

 

Application

Waiver: I hereby, for myself, my heirs, and anyone entitled on my behalf, release and discharge Poplar Grove Plantation, Abbey Nature Preserve and their owners, directors, employees, sponsors, volunteers, promoters, and all participants from any and all claims of injury, damages, illness or liabilities of any kind.  I fully appreciate and assume all risks of participating in this open course which has, roots, branches, vegetation, mud, water and other obstacles that may cause me to be injured.   I hereby certify that I am in proper physical condition to participate.  I agree the decisions of the race officials are to be final and, give my permission for the free and unrestricted use of my name and picture in any broadcast or published account of the event.

Please Print

 Name __________________________________________________________________________   

 Runner’s Signature (all must sign)____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian if under 18__________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip____________________________________________________________________

Phone____________-___________-_____________________                               

Age_________   Sex _________     Shirt size (circle)      s   m   l   xl  

  Please make checks payable to Poplar Grove Plantation

     Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to education, preservation and service to the community.  All funds raised from this event will be used to help ensure that future generations may enjoy it's beauty, daily programs, special events and community activities.  We sincerely appreciate your support.

Thank you to these wonderful sponsors