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Sign Up Now for Avondale 5K
The race, set for Saturday, raises money for the Charles Webb Center, a facility for children with developmental disabilities and special needs
Time is running out to sign up for the Avondale 5K, especially if you wanted to create a team to sponsor one of the children at the Charles Webb Center.
The race is set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The USA Track and Field certified course starts on Magnolia Road, and winds through parts of East Oak Forest and Ashley Forest to end on Tall Oak Avenue.
Registration is $30 prior to Saturday and $35 on race day, it includes the race bib, a T-shirt and a ticket to the after party hosted by Triangle Char & Bar. Tickets for the after-party alone are available for $20.
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Racers can also form race teams and sponsor a specific child at the Charles Webb Center this year. The team that raises the most money will win a private party at Triangle Char & Bar for as many as 25 people.
Pre-registered participants can pick up their race packets 4 - 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 at Triangle.
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Dogs and strollers are welcome to participate, and the first dog across the finish line will win an award.
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