SUPER EAGLE DAY 5K

Super Eagle Day VI set for March 14, 2009!

Course was certified in 2005

Certified Course Records

Clint Watkins 17:15 - 2006

Andrea Pittman 24:13 - 2008

2004 Winners: Clint Watkins, 16:45; Andi Johnson, 23:17

2005 Winners: Clint Watkins, 17:42; Andi Johnson, 24:58

2006 Winners: Clint Watkins, 17:15; Erin Burton, 25:11

2007 Winners: Clint Watkins, 17:35; Andrea Pittman, 25:13

2008 Winners: Steve Harvey, 19:15 ; Andrea Pittman, 24:13

SUPER EAGLE DAY HALL OF FAME

Eleven people have participated in all five Super Eagle Day Races in either the 5K or the 1 Mile Fun Run. Thanks for your support.....now let's make it six in a row in 2009!!!!!

1. Will Brinson

2. Irene Drummer

3. Pam Dwight

4. Wesley Finch

5. Will Finch

6. Robert Highsmith

7. Judy Holton

8. Tamia Lovett

9. Christian McLamb

10. Grace McLamb

11. Richard Umpleby

VOLUNTEER HALL OF FAME

Eight people have volunteered to work at our first five Super Eagle Day Races. Thanks for your support.....now let's make it six in a row in 2009!!!!!

1. Billy Alligood

2. Joey McBride

3. Jim Hite

4. Joyce Hodges-Hite

5. Pat Miller

6. Ray Miller

7. Joe Sasser

8. Rob Sharkey

9. Charley Waters

Raising health and literacy awareness in the community is the main focus of the SixthAnnual Super Eagle Day Road Race scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2009. All activities will be held on the lawn of the Jenkins County Courthouse. The Jenkins County Wellness Program is the major sponsor of Super Eagle Day.

Super Eagle Day, which was conceived as an idea of the Jenkins County Elementary School Health Index Committee, combines a 5K (3.1 miles) Road Race and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk with a Community Health Fair and reading books for elementary school children.

Ray Miller, event coordinator, commented that the purpose of all the planned activities is to help educate the community about the importance of proper nutrition and regular physical activity as well as to raise literacy awareness.

"This is a family event," Miller said. "We want to get mom and dad involved as well as the children. Making money is not a priority." All proceeds will benefit the JCES Health Index project and the JCHS girls and boys track teams, Miller said.

The 2008 race was sponsored by the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center. Ms. Marty Miller was able to obtain funds to pay for the Super Eagle Day t-shirts and awards for the runners. The sponsorship by The Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center is a major step towards the continuing success of Super Eagle Day!

Schedule of activities

Saturday, March 14, 2009

9:00 a.m. - 5K Road Race

Entry fees for the 1 Mile Fun Run are $8 for early registration and $10 on race day. Entry fees for the 5K Road Race are $15 early registration and $17 on race day. Everyone who enters will receive an official Super Eagle Day Race t-shirt. Participants may pick up entry forms from the office of all three schools and in area businesses.

Trophies will be awarded to the first place male and female in the 5K and trophies will be awarded to the first, second and third place males and females in various age groups. For the first time, age group medals will be given in the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Trophies will be awarded to the first place male and female in the 1 Mile Fun Run and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers, male and female, in the following age groups; 6 & under, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, 13 & 14, 15 -19, and 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 & over. Children 12 & under, will also receive a reading book.

The Millen Milers and More Running/Walking Club will coordinate the races with Jim Hite serving as race director. Photographs and results from 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 as well as entry information can be found at www.millenmilers.com.

The Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center and Ms. Pam Dwight, provided the children’s books and literacy information. Augusta Coca Cola provided post race refreshments and Powerade bottles for the race packets.

In 2008, there were 58 runners and walkers in the two races, 58 in the Super Eagle 1 Mile and 30 in the 5K. "Local participation is the key to our success," said Miller. "With the continued support of our community, Super Eagle Day in 2009 promises to be even bigger and better"