Southland Park Sponsors Greyhound 5K Run/Walk

For the second consecutive year, Southland Park Gaming & Racing will serve as the title sponsor for the Mid-South Community College’s annual Greyhound 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 5. MSCC, in collaboration with Start 2 Finish Event Management of Memphis, will host the second annual event with proceeds going toward MSCC’s Athletic Booster Club to fund basketball scholarships.

“Southland Park and Mid-South Community College have forged a strong bond over the years and this event’s sponsorship is just another testament to the ties between these two community leaders,” said Troy Keeping, president and general manager. “We’re also honored to be able to assist in the development of our community’s future through these basketball scholarships and look forward to upcoming ventures.” The 3.1-mile walk-run, which drew 396 registrants from 34 cities and towns in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee last year, will feature a new route in 2013 but will continue to start and finish on the beautiful MSCC campus. Pre- and post-race activities will center around the college’s $9 million Marion Berry Renewable Energy Center.
Online registration has begun at http://greyhound5k.racesonline.com. The registration fee for the event is $20 through Sunday, September 29 and $25 thereafter.

For additional information about the Greyhound 5K, call race coordinator Patti Coleman at (870- 733-6764 or email her at pdcoleman@midsouth.edu.

About Southland Park Gaming & Racing
Southland Park Gaming & Racing has been a major racing venue for more than 50 years and now also has more than 1,300 electronic games of skill, including video poker and blackjack, as well as an upscale buffet restaurant, Shine Blounge, and a multipurpose event center. Southland Park has long been a pivotal fixture of the West Memphis community, strongly supporting the community with jobs, business stability, and economic contributions. It has consistently won awards for its outstanding community service, including millions of dollars donated to neighborhood charities and educational institutions. Southland Park is owned and operated by Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment. More information is available at www.southlandpark.com.

About Delaware North Companies Gaming & EntertainmentDelaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment is one of the most innovative gaming and racing operators in the country, specializing in racing venues with added amenities, including video gaming machines, poker rooms, full service restaurants, retail shops and lodging. The company oversees more than 5,500 video gaming machines across the country and operates at seven successful racing and gaming operations in New York, Arizona, Florida, West Virginia, and Arkansas. The company is owned by Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality. More information is available at www.delawarenorth.com.