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County announces summer fitness race series

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A Staff Report

Published: April 16, 2009

Test your summer fitness level during the three-race Beat the Heat Running Series hosted by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department.

The series, featuring a 5K run and 1-mile walk, is scheduled for June 13, July 11 and Aug. 1 at E.L. Bing Park in Thonotosassa.

Races begin with the 5K sat 7:30 a.m. and the fitness walk sat 8:15 a.m. Registration for each 5K run costs $20 and includes a T-shirt for the first 75 runners registered. Runners age 18 and younger register for $15.

There is no fee to enter the 1-mile fitness walk. Runners may register in advance or the day of the race beginning at 6:30 a.m.

E.L. Bing Park is located at 7210 North Taylor Road.

The last of the three races will feature a pancake breakfast. Trophies and awards also will be presented for runners in different gender and age divisions.

Registration forms can be downloaded at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/parks. Click on "Upcoming Events" for a race brochure.

For information, call Mary Clements at (813) 635-3519.

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