Shiitake* 5K Run/Walk - October 17, 2009
Come to historic Madisonville, Texas on October 17 to run or walk at scenic Lake Madison Park. (CLICK HERE to see the map to Lake Madison.)
The Best Western Hotel of Madisonville is proud to be the host hotel for this event. It is located at 3307 East Main Street (just east of Interstate 45) in Madisonville, Texas. Rates for runners start at $79.99/single and $89.99/double. You can contact the Inn at 936-349-1700 or visit their website for reservations and additional features at www.bestwestern.com.
For more information, contact: Marvin Stanton - 936-348-2621
Race Day Schedule7:00 - 8:15 a.m. - Late Registration T-ShirtsEach entry will receive a unique "Texas Mushroom Festival" cotton/blend T-shirt that will identify you as a shiitake 5K participant. T-shirts will only be available to the first 75 entrants, but any registering after the first 75 entrants will receive a T-shirt by mail. AwardsMedals will be awarded to the two top males and females in the following age groups:
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The 5K CourseThe course starts in front of the pavilion in Lake Madison Park. The course leaves the park, turns right on Collard Street, then right on Shipp Street, then right into the park. The course then leaves the road and follows a trail around the lake back to the starting point. Texas Mushroom Festival 2009The Texas Mushroom Festival starts at 10:00 a.m. and will feature great Texas wine tasting and culinary mushroom demos. The festival is worth the trip to Madisonville. This annual event has captured the imagination of lovers of wine tasting, mushrooms, cooking demos and all kinds of fun activities. In addition, there will be arts and crafts vendors, classic cars, a kids' zone, and Monterey Mushroom samples. |
RegistrationNew Application Coming Soon After you have printed, completed and signed the entry form, mail it along with your check for the entry fee to: Texas Mushroom Festival Register before October 17 and save $5. On race day, registration will be $25.
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