23rd Annual Andy Kelly Memorial Road RaceSunday,
September
21, 2008, 10:00AM
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Location:
The race starts and finishes at Goulet Field at the rear of the Kennedy-Maloney School on Mendon Street, in Blackstone, Massachusetts.
Time:
Sunday, September 21, 2008. The race begins at 10:00 A.M. Registration opens at 8:30 A.M.
Race Purpose:
The race is held annually in memory of Andy Kelly. Andy was an avid runner at Blackstone-Millville Regional High School and Northeastern University who died unexpectedly of viral heart disease at the age of 21. Proceeds of the event fund an annual scholarship to a graduating senior of the Blackstone-Millville Regional High School.
Race Features:
 | The event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field (pending). |
| The 4 mile course is certified by Ray Nelson. It proceeds along single lane country roads. |
| Mile markers are painted on the road at each mile. |
| A water station is provided at the mid-point of the course. |
| Refreshments are provided at the end of the race. |
| Free Parking. |
Prizes and Awards:
| T-shirts are presented to the first
100 pre-registered participants.
| $100 cash award to the first
overall male and female runners.
| Recognition
awards to the top 3 runners in each of sixteen categories.
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Restrictions:
For safety and insurance purposes, baby joggers/strollers, roller skates, in-line skates, bikes, skateboards and dogs will be prohibited on the race course.
Registration and Entry Fee:
| $15 pre-registration and $20 the day of the race. |
| Make entry fee checks payable to the Andrew S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund. |
| Mail pre-registration application forms c/o Sheila L. Kelly 122 Elm Street Blackstone, MA 01504 |
| Walk-in registration the day of the race opens at Goulet Field at 8:30 A.M. |
| All entry fees are non-refundable. |
Race Day Phone (617) 852-2851
Directions:
Follow the link on the front page. Follow directions to J. F. Kennedy/A. F. Maloney school.
Parking:
Free parking is available at the race site.
