Join us for the 4th Annual Earl Scruggs Center Rhythm & Roots Run
This year a category has been added for pets and walkers! Bring a friend (furry or otherwise) and join us for the 4th year of this great event!
ROUTE
Live music begins at 8:00 a.m. and will kick off the race at 8:30 a.m. The 5K Run/Walk will start and finish with the 10K Run at the Don Gibson Theatre located at 318 South Washington Street in historic Uptown Shelby. Your route takes you through Uptown Shelby and around the historic 1907 courthouse on the beautiful court square. The courthouse has been completely renovated and updated and will be opening this year as the Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South. Earl Scruggs is a Cleveland County native known worldwide for his three finger style on the banjo as well as his innovation with the banjo in other areas of music.
The route passes historic homes on tree-lined streets and you will be treated to live music at the 5K/10K split then return through Uptown to cross the finish line back at the Don Gibson Theatre with live music and refreshments in the reception area.
Photographers will take photos throughout the course and at the awards ceremony. The awards ceremony will be held after the 10K concludes and results are compiled. Photos will be made available through www.earlscruggscenter.org for free. Participation medals will be given to all youth (12 and under).
MyLaps BibTag Timing Systems will be used to time this run.