2013 Woodbury Country Mile Info

The 32nd annual Woodbury Country Mile is set for Sunday, Aug. 25.

More than 1,000 runners are expected to participate in the events, which include a half marathon, 5K run/walk and one- and a half-mile runs for kids.

The races, organized by the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, begin at 7 a.m. at Sam’s Club, 9925 Hudson Road, in Woodbury.

Find a history of the event on Patch and photos from previous races.

Runners can register on the Woodbury Chamber website and secure pre-registration discounts before Aug. 23.

• Half marathon: $45; $60 race weekend
• 5K run/walk: $35; $50 race weekend
• One-mile fun run: $10; $15 race weekend
• Tot Trot: $10; $15 race weekend

The half marathon starts at 7 a.m., followed by the 5K at 7:10 a.m.

The Tot Trot, for ages 2-4, is set to begin at 9:45 a.m. and the one-mile fun run, for ages 5-14, will start at 9:55 a.m.

Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt.

Country Mile sponsorship opportunities are available, as are volunteer opportunities for non-runners who want to get involved.

HealthEast Care Systems is the “Title” sponsor of the Country Mile.

“HealthEast is excited to support the communities we serve, like Woodbury, in striving towards optimal health for everyone,” Mike McMahan, vice president of operations, Acute Care Hospitals said in a release. “We believe in partnering with our communities in great events such as the Country Mile. It is an example of how we partner with our communities to support our vision and our communities.”

Other sponsors include “Front Runner” sponsor Summit Orthopedics, Sam’s Club, Meshbecher & Spence, the YMCA, Kinderberry Hill and Footprints Academy/Peace of Mind Daycare.

For more Woodbury Country Mile information, visit the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce website, call 651-578-0722 or email chamber@woodburychamber.org.

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