10TH ANNUAL RIVERFEST RUN LOOKS FOR RUNNERS

Competitive and fitness runners, joggers and walkers are invited to participate in the 10th annual Kohlfeld Riverfest Run June 12 in downtown Cape Girardeau.

Starting time is 7:30 p.m. at Main and Broadway, featuring the 5.25 mile road run and the 1 mile fitness walk and fun run.

The road run has become one of the most popular running events in Southeast Missouri, attracting competitive and recreational runners from a wide area.

Joy Gilbert of the Cape Girardeau Road Runners, said, "The coveted prizes of gold watches for the first male and first female finishers encourage a high level of competition."

Fifty trophies also are awarded to male and female age division winners.

"For the first time this year," Gilbert said, "everyone who finishes will receive a commemorative award ribbon at the finish line."

The 1 mile fitness walk and fun run encourages youngsters through senior citizens to enjoy walking, jogging or running.

Participants will receive a Riverfest Run T-shirt, featuring a new design for the 10th annual event. Post-race refreshments will be provided by Pepsi, Gatorade and Kohlfeld Distributing.

The entry fee is $5 for registrations received by June 9 and $6 for entries received after June 9. T-shirts are not guaranteed for those registering after June 9, but entries will be accepted until 7 p.m. on race day.

Entry forms are available at the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce, Cape Girardeau Area Vocational-Technical School, the Student Recreation Center and Universal Physique.

Or those interested may also call or write Joy Gilbert, 2823 Hilldale Circle, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 or call 335-3617.