2003 Schlotzsky's Deli Bun Run 5K & Family Fun Run Set for April 13; Oldest 5K in Austin to Draw Elite Runners With a Faster Course and Largest-To-Date Race Purse.Sports Editors/Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2003 When the starting gun for the 2003 Schlotzsky's(R) Deli Bun Run(R) and Family Fun Run fires on Sunday, April 13, elite runners from across town and around the world will be competing for a share of a $30,000 race purse and a chance to bring down state and world 5K records. At the same time, an always-eclectic Austin mix of the other competitive and noncompetitive runners, walkers, and families with strollers and pets who have made the Bun Run(R) the city's most well-known race will be continuing annual springtime traditions in Austin's longest-running 5K. Race proceeds will benefit Austin Sunshine Camps, the Young Men's Business League-sponsored program for at-risk and disadvantaged youths that is celebrating its 75th birthday this year. Austin Sunshine Camps adventure and scholarship programs send kids to camp and teach leadership, team-building and trust. "There is a lot of interest in the Bun Run among nationally competitive runners right now," says John Wooley John Wooley is a prolific author with titles in several different formats and genres. Simultaneously a novelist, screenwriter, journalist, and radio personality, Wooley also has been responsible for the creation of several comic series, a documentary, and is a regularly , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Schlotzsky's Inc. (Nasdaq:BUNZ BUNZ Schlotzsky's Delie (stock symbol) ), "and I think we will start seeing some of the best runners in the country line up to get into the race. "Many of the elite runners who participated last year have already begun the spring and summer racing season in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ," he continued. "We expect a strong interest as this is a pre-Olympic year." Race coordinators expect the men's 5K record, 13:54 set by Austin-based Shadrack Hoff Shadrack Hoff (born 19 May 1973) is a South African runner. He finished sixth in 5000 metres at the 1992 World Junior Championships and also at the 2002 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships. Personal bests
n. An Irish girl. [Irish Gaelic cailín, diminutive of caile, girl, from Old Irish. DeReuck's 15:28 Austin 5K record, also set last year, was one of the best road 5K times in the country and will be tough to break. To be in the Elite Division of the Bun Run(R), athletes must have run within the past 12 months a 16:00 or better for men and a 18:00 or better for women on a certified 5K course (results verifiable by Runner Triathlete tri·ath·lete n. One who competes in a triathlon. News). Bun Run(R) 2003 start times will be staggered this year, with the Family Fun Run beginning at 8 a.m., the Kids 1K at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K for Elite runners at 9 a.m. Start/finish will be on Riverside Drive A number of cities around the world have a Riverside Drive. In the United States:
Shares of the race purse, at $30,000 the largest in Bun Run(R) history, will go to winners in elite categories for men and women runners. Fun Run winners in age-group, wheelchair and K-9 divisions will receive other awards. Limited-edition bandanas will be available for pets on leashes. Children in the Kids 1K will get official race numbers and finisher ribbons. And every Schlotzsky's Bun Run(R) 5K participant gets one of those famous commemorative white, long-sleeved T-shirts -- the envy of those Town Lake Hike & Bike Trailers. Auditorium Shores is the new site of the 4th annual Bun Run Expo, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, where participants can register for the race, pick up their packets, visit booths featuring the latest running gear, attend runners seminars, and enjoy free food, carnival games
Carnival Games is a video game for Nintendo's Wii console. It is published by Global Star Software, which is a division of Take-Two Interactive. and other giveaways. On Sunday, runners will receive their awards at the post-race party at the Expo at Auditorium Shores, and all entrants and race watchers can partake in Verb 1. partake in - be active in participate, take part - share in something 2. partake in - have, give, or receive a share of; "We shared the cake" partake, share refreshments and activities. Online registration for the 2003 Bun Run 5K begins Feb. 20 at www.bunrun.com. On March 1, registration forms will be available at local Schlotzsky's(R) Deli locations and at all RunTex stores. Each year Schlotzsky's Inc. hosts an average of 6,000 Bun Run(R) 5K participants and contributes more than $70,000 to Austin Sunshine Camps, including the equivalent of 95 percent of race fees because of volunteer labor by members of the Young Men's Business League and Schlotzsky's(R) Deli staff members. _______________________________ Schlotzsky's Inc., founded in Austin, Texas, in 1971, is a franchisor of fast casual restaurants featuring upscale made-to-order hot sandwiches served on distinctive sourdough bread, along with sourdough crust pizzas, wraps, salads and soups. As of Sept. 30, 2002, there were 658 Schlotzsky's(R) Deli restaurants open and operating in 37 states, the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). and nine foreign countries. Visit www.schlotzskys.com or www.cooldeli.com for more information and e-coupons. |
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