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Raptor Run 5K & Dino Dash 1K

Raptor Run 5K & Dino Dash 1K

Apr 1st 20238:00 AM

Anniston

Lace up your running shoes and join the Anniston Museums and Gardens for the Raptor Run 5K! Register by March 1 for the Raptor Run 5K to receive a T-shirt. Registration fee is $30.00 for the Raptor Run 5K and $15.00 for the Dino Dash 1K (+ credit card processing). Attention AM&G Members, call 256-237-6766 or email museummarketing@annistonal.gov for a special code to receive $5 off!

Raptor Run 5K begins at 8:00 am
Dino Dash 1K begins at 9:30 am

Awards to Follow

The Raptor Run 5K begins at the Anniston Museum of Natural History. Runners will race throughout Museum Drive and Lagarde Park. Museum Drive will be closed Saturday, April 1st from 7:00 am – 10:00 am. All participants are asked to park at the Anniston City Hall/Anniston Star building. City of Anniston shuttles will be available to transport registrants before and after the race.

Registration Packet pick-up is Friday, March 31 from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm at Anniston Museum of Natural History, and race morning beginning at 7:00 am. Last day to pre-register is Wednesday, March 29. Race Day Registration is $35 for Raptor Run 5K and $20 for Dino Dash 1K. Race Day registration ends at 7:40 am.

Raptor Run 5K Awards:

Top Three Overall

Age Groups: 12 and Under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+

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    • 800 Museum Drive
    • Anniston, AL 36206
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    Anniston Museum of Natural History

    Region

    Anniston is located in the Mount Cheaha & Talladega Area of the Central Alabama Region

    Fees

    Registration fee is $30.00 for the Raptor Run 5K and $15.00 for the Dino Dash 1K (+ credit card processing).

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    Where to Stay

    Springwood Inn Bed & Breakfast

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    Parker House Bed and Breakfast

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    Michael Tucker Park Campground

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    Royal Inn

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    Lenlock Inn

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    Betty's Bar-B-Q

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    What to See & Do

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    Pine Hill Country Club

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    Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame

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    The Historic Peerless Grille and Saloon

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