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6th Murray Half Marathon Set for April

6th Murray Half Marathon Set for April
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Dec. 22, 2015 | MURRAY, KY
By West Kentucky Star Staff Dec. 22, 2015 | 10:12 PM | MURRAY, KY
The sixth Murray Calloway Endowment for Healthcare’s annual Murray Half Marathon will be held Saturday, April 16, 2016 and will mark the sixth anniversary of the event.

The event offers three races, a 13.1 mile race, a 13.1 mile two-person relay, or a 5K run/walk. More than 750 runners came to Murray last year, raising $50,000 through sponsorships and entry fees.

Proceeds from the races support operations at the upcoming Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, which is expected to open in the spring. The facility will offer end-of-life care in a home-like setting to area residents in partnership with Murray-Calloway County Hospital’s existing hospice unit.

Runners interested in participating may sign up at www.MurrayHalfMarathon.org and several discount levels are offered based on how early the participant registers. Course information and other important details are also available on the site.

Another support area for the race is through sponsorships, and three sponsorship levels are available for individuals and/or businesses. The Silver Sponsorship is $1,000 and includes booth space at the expo, banner space and signage, two free race registrations (for the Half, Relay or 5K) and a logo on the promotional bag given to runners. The Bronze Sponsorship is $500 and includes booth space at the expo, one free race registration (for the Half, Relay or 5K) and cash or in-kind donation (bags for runners, goody bag insert, etc). The Expo Table Sponsorship is $250 and includes booth space at the Health and Fitness Expo which is held the day before the race.

This year, wings will be worn during the race and around the community as runners help educate the community about hospice. The story of hospice began with a butterfly and will help create awareness about the meaning behind why we run.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, to purchase a set of wings or to find other ways to contribute, call 270-762-1908 or 270-762-1800.  

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