‘Call of the Wildman’s’ Turtleman Returns to Lebanon, KY for Turtleman Trek 5K

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Feb. 16, 2015 - PRLog -- The Second Annual Turtleman Trek 5K is set for 9 a.m.  on Saturday, March 14, 2015, and features a meet-and-greet with the Turtleman himself. Ernie Brown Jr., star of Animal Planet’s wildly successful series, “Call of the Wildman,” will be available for autographs and for photographs. The world’s most famous animal wrangler will be at the Marion County Heritage Center from the race finish until 5 p.m.

The race begins and ends at the Heritage Center and passes a number of Turtleman’s hometown filming locations along the way: WhiteMoon Winery, Marion County Heritage Center, Stillhouse Restaurant, the Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission, Limestone Branch Distillery and Sandusky Mule Barn.

Race packet pick-up will be held on Friday, March 13, at Cedarwood Restaurant, which is featuring a special $10 Turtleman Pasta Bar from 5 to 8 p.m. A silent auction, showcasing items from local businesses and the Turtleman himself, will open that evening at Cedarwood and conclude on race day at the Heritage Center. Throughout the day on Saturday, the Marion County Cattleman’s Association will be cooking rib-eyes and burgers.

There will be chip timing and free photos for every race finisher. Turtleman will not only start the race, but hand out awards as well in these categories: overall male and female winners and first, second and third place male and female winners in each age division.

For more information about the Second Annual Turtleman Trek 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2015, visit www.Visitlebanonky.com/calendar-of-events/turtleman-trek-5k-2.

Official Registration Site

Turtleman Trek Registration for 2015 (http://visitlebanonky.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Turt...)

Cost:

$25 pre-registration until Feb. 27th

$30 registration after Feb. 27 through race day, from 7:45-8:45 a.m.

$20 virtual runner (race shirt can be picked up or mailed)

$15 kids fun run

Race shirts are available while supplies last after Feb. 27.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Nena Olivier, Executive Director, Director@VisitLebanonKy.com, 270-692-0021

Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission, www.VisitLebanonKy.com

HI- and LOW-RES photos available.

ABOUT LEBANON (http://www.visitlebanonky.com/), KY | Geographically located in the center of the state, Lebanon (http://www.visitlebanonky.com) is the “Heart of the Bourbon Belt,” the epicenter of barrel and bourbon making. Attractions include Maker’s Mark Distillery, Limestone Branch Distillery, the Kentucky Cooperage and WhiteMoon Winery. Incorporated as a city in 1815, Lebanon played a crucial role during the Civil War and is today on the Civil War Discovery Trail. It is also part of Kentucky’s historic Holy Land, with sites including the Sisters of Loretto Motherhouse. Outdoor recreation options include the newly expanded Gorley Naturalist Trail at Fagan Branch Reservoir, Marion County Quilt Trail and several farm tours; indoors there is the Marion County Heritage Center, Stillhouse Art Museum and Angelic Hall performing arts center. Shop for antiques, collectibles and handmade crafts in Lebanon and dine at your choice of 40 eateries – everything from casual full-service restaurants to home-style cafes to an old-fashioned soda fountain.Accommodations include the gracious circa 1833 Myrtledene Bed and Breakfast, the modern Hampton Inn and the adventure lover’s Popes Creek Ranch with tree houses, teepees, platform tents, cabins and RV Park. Facebook.com/VisitLebanon (http://www.facebook.com/VisitLebanon)