CROSSVILLE —
The first Junior Achievement (JA) 5K is scheduled for April 13. The race starts at 9 a.m. at Stone Memorial High School. The race benefits the Youth Achievement Foundation of Cumberland County in its support of Junior Achievement Programs in the Cumberland County School system.
Early registration for adults and for high school and under kids is $20 and $15 respectively. T-shirts are included while supplies last. Late registration after March 27 and day-of-race registration is $25. Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. central time. The registration form can be found at www.cumberlandcountyyaf.wix.com/ya under Upcoming Events.
The race organizers wish to thank the following sponsors — Kirk Automotive, Farm Bureau Insurance, Eco Travel Plaza, Tabor's Pawn Shop, Crab Orchard Elementary, Homestead Elementary, Gernt Insurance, Renee & Co. Hair Salon, Wayne Schobel and Boyd Brown. In addition the support of Kelly Smith at SMHS, Dr. Rebecca Farley at Crab Orchard Elementary and the cross-country coaches at each of the schools is very much appreciated!
For more information contact Krista Kemmer at (931) 260-8925 or mtnvalleyfarm@frontiernet.net. The Youth Achievement Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit.
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