T-Bone Walker Blues Fest Run

T-Bone Walker Blues Fest Run

 

The first annual T-Bone Walker Blues Fest Run. Saturday June 4, 2016 at 7:30am benefitting Habitat for Humanity, Longview. A 1K fun run will begin at 8:15am.

Event Details: The T-Bone Walker Blues Fest is pleased to announce this latest addition to the weekend festival on June 4 and June 5 2016. We want to welcome people from the Longview and the East Texas surrounding area to the first annual ABC Auto “T-Bone Walker Run”.

The 5K run will start at 7:30am on Saturday June 4 from Maude Cobb Activity Center in Longview.  This event will also include a Kids 1K Fun Run about 8:15am.  

There will be $25 gift cards to Outback Steakhouse for the first place age group winner in each age bracket.  There will also be medallions for first through third place in these brackets.  The age brackets run separate for men and women 15 to 25, 26 to 35, 36 to 45, 46 to 55, 56 to 65, 66 and up.  So when we say you are running for T-Bone you can actually run to win a T-Bone. 

In addition, the top 10 overall finishers of the men and the top 10 overall finishers of women will each win two tickets for the outdoor T-Bone Walker Blues Fest Concert later in the day.  Every registered runner will get a free Swag Bag with an official Runner shirt. 

We will also have some door prizes and healthy snacks after the race.  You don’t want to miss this one.  Fun for the whole family and officially timed by Cajun Timing. Cost is $25.00 if you sign up by May 31.  Cost after June 2 and day of the race is $35.00.  Help keep Longview healthy and come out and take a little run!  This event benefits Habitat for Humanity to help restore homes for veterans in Gregg County.

Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates): $25 until June 2, Race day $35

Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time): Friday from 12pm – 5pm at Habitat for Humanity 905 McCann Rd and Saturday from 6:00am – 7am at Maude Cobb

Age Groups: 15-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, and 66 and up

Awards: 1st place in each age group $25 Outback Gift card and medallion, 2nd and 3rd  a medallion. Top 10 male and top 10 female will receive tickets to Saturdays T-Bone Walker Blues Fest.  

The Race Benefits: Habitat for Humanity