The eighth annual 65 Roses 5K is March 27 in Downtown Cleveland at Lee University. The 5K run along with a 1K Fun Run and 5K walk, are part of the Great Strides weekend of events raising money for cystic fibrosis research.
The USATF certified course (TN 06041 DJR) starts and ends at Lee University while meandering through Mainstreet Cleveland and the Cleveland Historic District. The first 500 entrants will receive a performance T-shirt. There will be water on the course and lots of fruit, bagels, juices, and drinks at the staging area.
Early registration is $20 for the race and $12 for the Fun Run; registration the day of the race will be $25 and $15 for the Fun Run. Chattanooga Track Club (CTC) members get a $3 discount.
Cystic fibrosis is a complex genetic disease which damages and eventually destroys the lungs of patients. About 30,000 children and young adults in the United States have been diagnosed with the disorder.
Lead sponsors for the 2010 Great Strides include the Chattanooga Track Club, Carter Family, Bank of Cleveland, Ralph Buckner Funeral Home & Crematory, First Tennessee Bank, Ed Jacobs and Associates, Tricon Inc., EasyAuto, Panera Bread, Schering-Plough, Garden Plaza, RoadID, Ian Harper, CPA, Soles 4 Souls, Crystal Geyser, Crawford’s Pharmacy and Caldwell Paving & Grading. The Cleveland Daily Banner and Mix 104.1 FM are providing media sponsorship.