10k This weekend

[Justin]

Is anybody planning on running the Spring Is Here 10k this weekend? I'm leaning toward it, but it'll depend on how my legs feel at the end of this week.

[kevinspradlin]

Just sent out a notice: - Just $3 - what's to lose?

2nd - and last? - Mason Road 10K, kids run on Saturday
CUMBERLAND -- The 2nd annual Spring is Here! 10K and half-mile kids run on Mason Road in Cumberland is scheduled for an 8 a.m. start on Saturday, April 4.

The course will be run in reverse of last year's inaugural event. The start and finish will be at Union Grove Campground on Mason Road about 3.2 miles from the intersection of Mason and Naves Cross roads in southeast Cumberland.

Entry fee for the low-key event is only $3 for the general public and free for Mountain Maryland Marathon Club members. Race-day registration only beginning at 7 a.m. There is no limit on the number of participants permitted in the event.

Two things make this year's race unique. First, proceeds will help Frankfort High School senior Brittany Armentrout's effort to raise money to participate in the Down Under Sports International Games this July in Australia. Second, this is could be the final year the event is to be contested.

This is a great way to begin your taper if training for the Mountain Maryland Marathon Festival presenting by Life Fitness Management. The festival begins in downtown Cumberland on April 19. For more information, visit the club calendar at www.mountainMDmarathon.org, call [phone] or email [e-mail].