Pup Dash, Inflatables, Rides Highlight Kids’ Activities at Greyhound 5K

The Second Annual Greyhound 5k event at Mid-South Community College will include something for everyone, and young participants will have plenty of opportunities for fun and games. The festivities are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5.

“We have some great activities planned for kids,” said Race Director Patti Coleman, MSCC Director of Advancement. “We’re working with Operation Moon Bounce of Memphis, and they have a bunch of new cool attractions to showcase at the Greyhound 5k. Our goal is to have a first-class event for people of all ages.”

A 400-meter “Pup Dash,” an inflatables playground, face painting, balloon art, a train, and a carnival swing ride will be included in the “Kids’ Zone.” In addition, Upper Limit Aviation, which is working with MSCC to deliver professional pilot training, will have a helicopter on display.

The registration fee for the Pup Dash is $10, and all entrants will receive a Greyhound 5k tech shirt.
Online registration for the event remains available at http://greyhound5k.racesonline.com through midnight, Thursday, Oct. 3. The adult registration fee is $25 beginning Monday, Sept. 30, and runners/walkers can register the day of the race as well, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.

Students at Mid-South Community College and area high schools remain eligible for $10 registration through midnight, Thursday, Oct. 3. Students should select either the Mid-South Community College Students or Crittenden County High School Students category.

All registrants will receive a technical running shirt and will be able to enjoy post-race food and soft drinks. Participants who complete the race will receive finisher medals.

Shirt and race number pick up will be Friday, October 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Donald W. Reynolds Center Rotunda on MSCC’s South Campus, and Saturday, Oct. 5, 7:30-8:45 a.m. in the Marion Berry Renewable Energy Center on the College’s North Campus.

The fund-raising event will be held on the MSCC campus, 2000 West Broadway in West Memphis, on Saturday, Oct. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. More than 200 people have already signed up to participate.
Proceeds from the run/walk will go the MSCC Booster Club to support scholarships for Greyhound athletes.

The inaugural Greyhound 5k drew 396 registrants from 34 cities and towns from three states, and the 2013 event is expected to be bigger and better. The race features a new route that will highlight the MSCC campus, including the new Wellness Center which is the new home of the Greyhound basketball teams.

Post-race events will include live music by the New Snearly Ranch Boys, food, and displays by local vendors who will feature food, products, and services.

Event sponsors include Southland Park Gaming & Racing (title sponsor); Lenny’s Sub Shop (food sponsor); Evolve Bank and Trust (platinum); Flash Market, Ford of West Memphis, and Steele-Guiltner Tire Pros (gold); and AirPro, Arkansas Distributing Company, Barton Powersports, Barton’s of West Memphis, Comfort Suites, Fidelity Insurance, Fidelity National Bank, First Community Bank of Eastern Arkansas, The Fogleman Firm, Greenway Equipment, Holly Chevrolet, Monster Energy, Quality Flooring, Schneider National, Steve’s Auto Body, and Southern Pipe (silver).

Acme Pest Control, Vincent Soybean & Grain Co., Inc., CareerPro Drug Screening, and BBA Solutions (bookstore at MSCC) are also supporting the event. In addition, Upper Limit Aviation will have a video camera-equipped “chopper” in the air during the race.

Start 2 Finish Event Management of Memphis is coordinating the race and will provide chip timing and other top-of-the-line technology for up-to-the-minute race results.

To find out more about the Greyhound 5k, contact Coleman, MSCC Director of Advancement, at (870) 733-6764 or pdcoleman@midsouthcc.edu.