Topic: Queen City Road Race

Park and Rec programs announced

March 17, 2009 |

Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank everyone who participated in yesterday’s Spring into Health Fair. The exhibitors and visitors made the event a success. We hope you had as much fun as we did and maybe learned something new, too. If you were not able to make it, don’t worry. The success of the event prompted us to host another in the future. So, stay tuned. «Read the rest of this article»

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Health Fair slated at Crow Community Center

March 7, 2009 |

Spring is right around the corner, and that’s when everything becomes new again. So, why not do the same? Now is the perfect time to rejuvenate your body and mind.  At the Spring Into Health Fair, over 20 health care professionals and exhibitors will be on hand to answer your questions about getting healthy and staying that way with the best and latest updates in medical services.

The event takes place Saturday, March 14th at the Burt-Cobb Community Center.   Free spinal, blood pressure and cardiovascular checks will be available.  Door prizes will also be given away every hour beginning at noon.  Kids can enjoy the event with the Discovery Toys play area featuring educational toys.  The fair begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.
Foreign Language Classes

The Foreign Language Program begins at the Crow Community Center Tuesday night. Orientation begins at 6p.m.  This is a time for parents and students to learn about the 10 week program which will teach German this session.  For more information on dates and prices contact Sherry Epps at 358-9783.

Summer Employment

Looking to hone your skills or make some extra cash this summer? Parks and Recreation is now hiring for Summer Youth Program and pool staff.  Applications for the 2009 Summer Youth Program, city pool life guards, and city pool cashiers are available.  Summer Youth Program staff and life guards must be 15 years of age. Pool cashiers must be 18 years old.  Applications can be picked up at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department (104 Public Square).

Junior Olympics

The Crow Community Center will hold Junior Olympics March 26th from 3-6 p.m.  Kids ages 8-13 will have the opportunity to display skills in the areas of basketball5 soccer, tennis and track and field.  All participants will be divided by age accordingly.  For more details, call 645-3071 or stop by the Crow Center.

Artist Series

This year’s Artist Series will kick off with local artist Debbie Sprake instructing a metal working class at the Crow Center on March 28th.  Debbie will be teaching with metal ornament, metal flashing and teaching tole painting techniques.  The fee for this Artist Series is $18 and covers some of the materials.  The class is for anyone age 16 and up.  Anyone interested can pick up an entry form and supply list at the Crow Center.  The course is limited to 8 students.

Queen City Road Race

Have you already turned in your entry form for the Queen City Road Race?  If not, no need to worry.  You still have time to sign up for the 31st Annual Queen City Road Race on Sunday, April 19.  This year’s race includes a 5K run, 1-mile walk, 1-mile wheelchair race, the 5K Wilma Rudolph Relay and a 1-mile Fun Run and begins at Austin Peay State University’s Governors’ Stadium.  Entry forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Department, any Cumberland Bank & Trust branch, city community centers, online or from any physical education teacher.  For more details, call 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksandrec.

Upcoming Events:

March 29 :  Adult Softball Spring Season Begins at Heritage Park

April 5: Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Park

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Elementary school artists sought for Road Race art competition

November 16, 2008 |

Elementary school children, ages 6 to 10 years or 1st to 5th grade are invited to enter the 31st Annual Queen City Road Race Art Competition!

Young artists should submit a colorful drawing that features the Wilma Rudolph 5K Relay Gold Cup, the 5K race and the one mile fun run with the family image in mind; please no trade marked logos or copy-right characters allowed. «Read the rest of this article»

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2008 Queen City Road Race

April 14, 2008 |

The 30th annual Queen City Road Race was held Sunday. More than 1000 racers took part, with hundreds of spectators watching the event. The annual race featured racing opportunities for runners of all ages. The schedule included a 5K Race for individual runners, a 5K Wheelchair Cycle Race, a 1-Mile Wheelchair Race, a 1-Mile Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run. New events this year included the Wilma Rudolph 5K Relay and the Cumberland Bank & Trust Corporate Challenge.

The 5k individual race winners were Rodney Dycus age 40 for the men, and Meredith Thompson age 30 for the women.

The 1st Annual Wilma Rudolph 5K Relay Race was also held at this year’s event. Businesses, non-profit organizations, school teams, and church groups participated by forming 4-person running teams to race for the very first Wilma Rudolph Gold Cup! The winning team was the Meat Puppets with Zeek Woojubkomie, 19; Justin Williams, 20; Rex Greenwood, 21; and Matt Jones, 21 racing. Matt Jones was also the first runner to cross the finish line. «Read the rest of this article»

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