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This third annual event is organized by relatives of the Schlaegel family with the help of the Columbus Running Company Charity Fund. The family event is designed to raise funds and awareness for Nationwide Children's Hospital's Muscular Dystrophy Research Institute, where Megan Schlaegel dedicated much of her time.

The event features a large four mile loop that starts and finishes at Cental Crossing High School in Grove City. At the same time we will host a 1.5 mile walk using a different loop course that starts and finishes with the four miler. Both events begin at noon. 

Megan was an avid runner whose last race was the CRC Charity Fund's Trot for Tots event in Dublin, to benefit the Children's Hospital. She ran on a team called the 'The Freezing Hotties' with the same friends and family behind putting on this new event in her honor. Our goal is to create an entertaining event for runners and walkers of all abilities and ages- which benefits Children's Muscular Dystrophy Research.

All registrants will receive a unique candle and holder. Results and free pictures will be posted here shortly after the event.  *New for 2010: Electronic timing! All you'll have to wear is a bib number.

Entry Fees:
Pre-registration - $17 before May 24th
Registration & day of - $22 on or after May 24th
Groups of four or more may PRE-register for only $12 a person!
You may sign up online or print off a mail application using the links above.  

Packet Pickup: We encourage you to pick up your candle, wrist band, race number, and other items at any Columbus Running Company location during regular business hours, beginning Monday, May 24th through Saturday, May 29th. Addresses are at the bottom of the page.

Awards: The top 3 overall Male and Female and will receive special prizes, as well as the top male and female in each category: 19&U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64+

Keeping in line with the CRC Charity Fund mission, the only group to profit from the race is a charitable cause - in this case, the Nationwide Children's Hospital Research Institute.

The course
Four Mile Run/Walk - Begin at the entrance to Central Crossing High School at Big Run South Rd. You will head East and take a right onto Justus Rd. You will then take a right onto Urbancrest Industrial Dr. A water stop will be on this road near the two mile mark. The road turns into Lewis Center Way. You'll then take a right onto Southwest Blvd, which takes you right back to the high school at Big Run South Rd.
1.5 Mile Walk - You'll start with the four mile event. However, you'll take an earlier right onto Demorset Rd. You will then join back up with the four mile route when you take a right onto Southwest Blvd., and finish the same way as the four milers.

Items of note:
Grove City and it's police department will provide a separate lane just for runners and walkers.
There will be plenty of parking on the school grounds. Day of registration will be held at the main entrance of the school. Restrooms will be available on school grounds as well.
Beyond the post race free food, the Central Crossing Wrestling Boosters will be present serving concessions for runners and/or spectators.

Directions to the course
4500 Big Run S. Rd.   Grove City, OH 43123

Take 270 to Georgesville Rd. exit and head West on Georgesville Rd. Take an immediate left onto Holt Rd. Follow Holt Rd. to Big Run S. The school will be on the left.

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