Not on Mule Day this year
To avoid Easter the Mule Day Festival has shifted to the second weekend of April for 2010. We have chosen to remain on the first Saturday of April to maintain our spot on the race calendar and to keep Nashville Striders as our timers. Mule Day will return to the first weekend next year.

Mule Day Kick 5K Run
The Mule Day Kick 5K Run is a certified 3.1-mile run that begins at the Riverside Elementary School near downtown Columbia TN. The course will meander through the Riverside neighborhood and return on Riverside Drive. The finish is in Riverwalk Park.

1-Mile Family Trot
This 1-mile run begins at 9:00 a.m. and is targeted to children ages 4-12. We give t-shirts to everyone. We award ribbons to the top three finishers for ages 4 & under, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 for both boys and girls. There will be a new course for 2010. Parents may accompany their children.

We want everyone to exercise:
Proceeds for this race benefiting the City of Columbia playgrounds and the “We Build People” campaign of the Maury County YMCA. This program gives free and discounted access to the YMCA facility.

Entry and Packet Pickup
Mail-in registration ends March 27, $20 for 5k, $8 for the 1-mile; Online Entry ends April 1. Race morning registration is $27 for 5k and $12 for 1-Mile. Packet pickup is available on Friday at the YMCA (1446 Oaks Springs, Columbia), however chips must be picked up on race morning on site. Registration and packet pickup is available at 6:30-7:30 on race morning at Riverside Elementary gym.

Race Day Information
The race location is 102 Riverside Dr., Columbia TN. From Hwy 31 (North Garden St.) at Quizno’s take 5th Street east, go two blocks, cross the Duck River bridge, parking is to the left at Riverside Elementary. The 5k starts at 8:00 a.m.; the 1-Mile run starts at 9:00 a.m. Awards will begin after the 1-mile run. Showers are available at the YMCA afterwards.

Awards
First through third place finishers in the following categories of the 5K will receive awards: Stroller, 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, 70+ and over. Additionally, men's and women's overall, men's and women's master overall. The stroller division awards are without regard to gender or age.

Walking is encouraged
We encourage walkers to enter the 5K race. Enjoy the 3.1-Mile course and refreshments afterwards. The walkers start at the same time as the runners at 8a.m. in the back of the crowd.

Contact
For more information about the 5K, contact the YMCA at 931.540.8320, or rgraham@ymcamidtn.org

Links:
Mule Day
Local Running/Cycling