2010 Country’s Midnight Express
The last week in August is an extremely exciting week in Columbus, Georgia
because August 28th will mark the 30th Annual Midnight run.
Over 2000 runners, thousands of spectators, and bunches of sponsors gather each year for this event to support the visually impaired. While the 5K race is run at midnight, the festivities begin way before dark. The local motorcycle community will crank up the activities with a charity poker run that begins and ends at Country’s on Mercury Drive.
SIMULCAST & RUN IN IRAQ
Join the 3rd Brigade via Simulcast/Video to begin the race. It may not be midnight in Iraq, but it’s always nice to keep in touch with our friends.
Various Awards Divisions to include male/female, by age category, wheelchair, and visually impaired.
Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:59 pm
Location: Country’s Barbecue
3137 Mercury Dr
Columbus, GA
Age group awards for children: 5-9 yrs, 10-14 yrs, and 15-19 yrs.
All runners receive:
Midnight Express T-Shirt, Country’s BBQ Sandwich,
Country’s Famous Sweet Tea, Frozen Treats, Popcorn, Fruit
Other Midnight Express Events:
Thursday, August 26, 5:00 p.m. Golf at Maple Ridge
9 holes Daylight and 9 holes Glow-in-the-dark
Friday, August 27, 7:00 p.m. Beep Ball/Softball Game
Sponsors (blindfolded) vs. Chicago Comets
Saturday, August 28, 5:00 p.m. Poker Run starting at Mercury Drive
7:00 p.m. Bands begin performing
8:00 p.m. Car show presented by PTAP
Runners must register prior to race. Please visit http://www.countrysbarbecue.com/2010_CountrysMidnightRun_REG.pdf for more information and the registration form.
Please remember 100% of sponsorship money is given back to the visually impaired and is tax deductible through the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley (501 C3). We hope to see you at the festivities!
