Blueberry Stomp
Blueberry FestivalLabor Day WeekendAugust 31 - Sept. 3, 2012Plymouth, Indiana
Marshall County Blueberry Festival 888-936-5020    574-936-5020       E-MAIL US

Blueberry Stomp

2012 BLUEBERRY STOMP
1 Mile Fun Run · 5K Road Race · 15K Road Race
Monday, September 3, 2012

5k,15k races

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


2011 BLUEBERRY STOMP RESULTS


2011 Blueberry Age Group Results


STOMP MAP


Blueberry Stomp 2011 Pictures


NEW IN 2011 THE PRE-RACE PASTA CAFÉ, PACKET PICK UP & FIREWORKS
A home-cooked classic pre-race meal will be prepared exclusively for the 2011 Blueberry Stomp Participants (and their families on Sunday evening September 4th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall (604 Columbus Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563). All proceeds from the dinner benefit the Plymouth Community Swim Club. Please call (574) 286-3536 with any questions regarding the Sunday evening pasta café & fireworks.

The menu will include: Spaghetti, cooked al dente, with home-made vegetarian or lean beef Marinara sauce; a Caesar salad with crispy romaine and fresh croutons and shaved parmesan; whole grain bread; a variety of home-baked desserts, iced tea and lemonade.

*A special guest speaker (to be announced) is planned for 6:45 p.m. with a great view of the Blueberry Festival Fireworks to follow starting at approximately 9:00 p.m.

Only the first 500 people can be served, so we recommend that you reserve your spot when you register. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years and under. Walk-ups are welcome.

KIDS 1-Mile Fun Run starting at 8:30
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
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 has rolling hills and is a challenge to the best of runners. Water is available at the starting area and several different areas along the course and at the finish.

Awards
OVERALL AWARDS for both 5K and 15K Run and 15K Wheelchair Race, in both men’s and women’s divisions will be made for the following places:
1st: $125.00          2nd: $50.00          3rd: $25.00

Age Bracket
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 - 74
75 - 79
80 +

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

Race Packet Pick-Up
NEW THIS YEAR: Packets may be picked up on Sunday, Sept. 4 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall (604 Columbus Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563) with FREE PARKING! Race day pick up from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. at the Riverside Roadrunners Shelter near the intersection of Michigan & Klinger Street and the Blueberry Stomp Start Line. 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.

REGISTER BY MAIL: DEADLINE AUGUST 19, 2011
All mail in entries must be postmarked by August 19, 2011. Download entry form here.
RACE T-Shirts only guaranteed to those registered by August 19, 2011.

REGISTER ONLINE and save $$: DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 AT 6:00 P.M. Online Registration and on facebook at BlueberryStomp Indiana

ENTRY FEE
Mail in entry for 15K and 5K races $27 postmarked by August 19, 2011 and Race Day $35.
Online Entry for 15K & 5K races $23 at
Online Registration 1 mile fun run for kids - $10 entry with t-shirt or $5 without t-shirt.
Race Shirts are only guaranteed with preregistration by August 19, 2011 (mail or online)

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

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

NO REFUNDS (INCLUDING INCLEMENT WEATHER)

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BLUEBERRY STOMP
Contact ART JACOBS at ajacobs@gibsonins.com

FOR THE MARSHALL COUNTY BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL, OR LODGING, CONTACT:
Marshall County Blueberry Festival
220 N. Center St.
P.O. Box 529
Plymouth, Indiana 46563
Phone (574) 936-5020 



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