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Follow on Google News | The 22nd Annual Over the River RunThe SCHF along with many sponsors and volunteers presents this very special community venture and it promises to be one of the best on Saturday, October 9th at 8:00am.
By: Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation This delightfully unique run follows a scenic course heading west across the Mississippi River across to Delta, Louisiana and then returns back to the finish line. The event involves a 5-mile run, 5-mile walk and a one-mile fun run for kids. Complimentary entertainment, fun and refreshments for all runners, walkers and volunteers will follow the race in the Ameristar Delta Point parking lot. The after-party will be one not to miss. Musical entertainment will be provided by the party band, Slaphappy, and inflatable surprises for kids will be on hand. Registration is now open. The entry fees are $25 Individual, $15 Kids Registration (10 & under), $55 Family pre-race registration (limit of 5), and $75 Corporate Team Pre-race fee (3-5 members). A $5 late charge will apply to entries that are postmarked after October 1st. The first 500 registered participants will receive an official Over the River Run T-shirt in a special goodie bag filled with specialty items from local sponsors. Early registration is strongly encouraged to secure a place at the event. More information, entry forms and complete event details are available by visiting www.southernculture.org. Entry forms and fees can be dropped off at Just Duett Sports or mailed to SCHF, 1302 Adams Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Race packet pick-up will be October 8 at the SCHF Auditorium (corner of Crawford and Cherry Streets) from 4:00pm-7:00pm. The run has acquired a number of very generous sponsors. Diamond Sponsor is Ameristar Casino and hotel Platinum sponsors are Anderson-Tully Lumber Company, BlueCross Blue Shield of Mississippi, Diamond Jacks Casino, the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau; Gold Sponsor is Premier Medical Weight Loss of Mississippi; After expenses, proceeds from the race will go toward a state-of-the- For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. # # # The SCHF, a non-profit organization, maintains the Southern Cultural Heritage Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Center is a Mississippi Landmark property and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is formerly the St. Francis Xavier Convent and Academy and is one of the most architecturally and historically significant city blocks in downtown. The Foundation is committed to preserving the history and architecture of the Cultural Center, while offering cultural, artistic and educational programs for the community. End
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