Blueberry FestivalLabor Day WeekendSeptember 4 - 7, 2009Plymouth, Indiana
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Blueberry Stomp


2008 Blueberry Stomp Results

2008 BLUEBERRY STOMP
1 Mile Fun Run · 5K Road Race · 15K Road Race
Monday, September 1, 2008

5k,15k races

Blueberry Stomp 2008 Pictures

The Blueberry Stomp is managed by the Adams Street Ministries, Inc. of Plymouth, Indiana. Produced in conjunction with the Marshall County Blueberry Festival.

STOMP MAP

2009 Online Registration
2009 Rules & Entry Form (pdf)

2008 INFORMATION

1 Mile Fun Run
This is a non-competitive run mainly for young children.

5K Course
Beautiful out and back course through residential tree-lined Plymouth. Official times will be given up to 50 minutes.

15K Course
TAC-sanctioned and certified 15,000 meter run. Starting at the south edge of Centennial Park through downtown Plymouth and out into the beautiful countryside. This is an out-and-back course with the first and last three-quarters of a mile viewed by 50,000 spectators. The course is very tough and, with rolling hills, is a challenge to the best of runners. Water is available at the starting area, and seven different areas along the course and at the finish.

Record Holders
15K Male Greg Orman 45:21
Female Diana Bussa 52:51

Race Packet Pick-Up
Shirts and packets may be picked up on Sunday, August 31, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and on race day from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Stomp Shelter next to Schoop's. We suggest you pick up your entry packets as early as possible since race day is hectic. Parking available in several lots around the park for a small fee.

Race numbers must be visible (preferably still attached) to receive prizes and food.

Entry Fee
15K - $20 up to August 18, $25 on race day.
  5K - $20 up to August 18, $25 on race day.
1 Mile Fun Run - Persons may enter for $10 and receive a shirt. Persons may enter for $5 and not receive a shirt.
*Shirt sizes only guaranteed with pre-registration*

Make checks payable to: Adams Street Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 104
Plymouth, IN  46563

NO REFUNDS (INCLUDING INCLEMENT WEATHER)

Awards
OVERALL AWARDS for both 5k and 15k races, in both men's and women's divisions will be made for the following places:
1st
2nd
3rd
$125.00
50.00
25.00
4th - 10th Will receive a special gift

Age Bracket
Awards will be made by age and gender groups for all runners, except those who finished 10th or higher in the overall standings. The number of awards will be 15% of last year's runner count in each group. At least 1 award will be made in each of the following categories for men and women:
12 & under
13 - 18
19 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 +

Register By Mail
Deadline: August 18, 2008
All mail entries must be postmarked by August 18, 2008. Registration will be available at the Stomp Shelter in Centennial Park on Sunday, August 31, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and on race day from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. The 15K and 5K races will begin simultaneously at 9:00 a.m. The FUN RUN will start at 8:30 a.m. and be finished before the start of the 15K and 5K races.

Questions.......
Further information may be obtained by calling the Blueberry Office, 574-936-5020.
Blueberry Festival
P.O. Box 639
Plymouth, IN  46563

During World War II, British Royal Air Force pilots reported after eating blueberry jam, their night vision improved aiding bombing missions.