Mini-marathon Aug. 8 in Knoxville raises dollars for scholars
Pella® Rolscreen® Foundation sponsors event to benefit Knoxville High School teens
Release date: Jul 21, 2009
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Sprint cars won’t be the only thing running in Knoxville, Iowa, Aug. 8, as the local Dollars for Scholars chapter revs up a 1/3 marathon. Open to runners and walkers, the event roars into action at 8:00 a.m. at Knoxville’s Auld Park on Second Street. For the second time, Pella Corporation’s Rolscreen Foundation is presenting the event, in cooperation with sponsors Knoxville Raceway, Marion County 4-H and volunteers from the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Knoxville Dollars for Scholars.
“Race fans and area residents are invited to take in the scenery of Knoxville on foot while getting a great workout and raising money for scholarships through this exciting event that will be held rain or shine,” said Knoxville Dollars for Scholars board member Jarred Roy, of Pella Corporation.
The 2007 Knoxville Raceway 410 Division track champion, “Blackjack” Brian Brown, of Grain Valley, Mo., will wave the green flag to start the fun and to cheer participants on to victory, sign autographs, and pose for pictures in the winner’s circle at Auld Park.
Music motive participants along the route and face painting will await those upon their return. The mini-marathon will include jaunts through Knoxville Raceway, and the Marion County Park, packed with race fans camped Knoxville for the 19th Annual Advance Auto Parts 360 Nationals Aug. 6-8, and the 49th Annual Superclean Knoxville Nationals, presented by Lucas Oil Aug.12-15.
How to register
For those who register by August 3, the entry fee is $33 for the 1/3 marathon, spanning 8.73 miles, or $18 for the 4-K event supported by Marion County 4-H. Entries after that point increase to $40 for the mini-marathon and $25 for the 4-K. Registered participants receive a commemorative event shirt, a runner’s bag with a Pella® Windows & Doors water bottle, an energy drink from Pella Corporation, a Sterling Physical Therapy gift pack, and snacks courtesy of the Knoxville Hy-Vee® Food Store, while supplies last
In true racing fashion, the top three finishers in each respective age division will be recognized, and get a chance to pose on camera in victory lane with racing champions in front of a Knoxville checkered flag.
Last year’s event attracted about 400 participants. Event planners are expecting even more men, women and children to blaze the trail this year. “Our goal is to raise $7,500 to award scholarships to 15 deserving Knoxville High School Seniors in 2010,” Roy said. “We encourage runners and walkers to register online, by mail, or to stop in at the Red Rock Cultural Center 116 N. Second in Knoxville the evening of August 7 to preregister.”
For more information on the event, or to preregister online visit www.khsdfs.org, or contact Joe Cunningham at Iowa State Savings Bank in Knoxville at joec@issbank.com, or call 641-820-0283. Entries may be mailed to along with checks payable to: Knoxville Dollars for Scholars, Attn. Joe Cunningham, P.O. Box 438, Knoxville, IA 50138.
About Knoxville Dollars for Scholars
The Knoxville Dollars for Scholars chapter was established in 2003 to encourage post-high school education by providing scholarships to graduating Knoxville High School Seniors. The Knoxville chapter is an affiliate of the Citizen's Scholarship Foundation of America, a national, non-profit student and service organization.
About the Pella Rolscreen Foundation
The Pella Rolscreen Foundation contributes to the civic, cultural, educational, social and physical environment of the areas in which Pella Corporation team members reside through gifts to qualifying active, nonprofit, charitable organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c) (3) organizations whose purpose coincides with this goal.
About Pella Corporation
Pella Corporation is a leader in designing, testing, manufacturing and installing quality windows and doors for new construction, remodeling and replacement applications. As a family-owned and professionally managed privately-held company, Pella is known for its 83-year history of innovation, making great products, providing quality service and delivering on customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, the company is committed to incorporating new technologies, increasing productivity, and practicing environmental stewardship to create satisfied customers.
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