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Kate Klemp

Tulip Time Run Coordinator

616.396.4221 x111

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Tulip Time Run - New Location and New Course!

HOLLAND, MI - February 24, 2011, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network of Michigan presents the annual Tulip Time Run on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Come, run and stay for the day. Kick off the Tulip Time Festival with the NEW 10K course, 5K run or the 1K Kids Fun Run. The race will start at its NEW location, Kollen Park (10^th Street & VanRaalte Avenue) at 8:00am. 

"We're excited to be part of the ever-growing Tulip Time Run," commented Blue Cross Blue Shield Care Network Regional Sales Manager, Sandy Ham. "With the new location and addition of the 10K race this will launch the event into the next level and help support our commitment to healthier lifestyles for adults and children."

Registration:

Register online www.tuliptime.com/tulip-time-run. Registration forms will also be available March 1 at the following locations: Tulip Time Festival Office, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Holland Office, Gazelle Sports, MVP Athletic Club, Chemical Bank, Panera Bread, Hansen Collision, Shoreline Orthopaedics, Walgreens, Berends Hendricks Stuit, The Stow Company, Pathways MI and various other locations.

Cost:

10K/5K

$20.00 Now - February 28, 2011

$25.00 March 1, 2011 - May 6, 2011

$30.00 Race day, May 7, 2011

1 K Kids Fun Run

$10.00 Now - May 6, 2011

$15.00 Race Day, May 7, 2011

Packet Pick Up:

It is highly suggested to pick up your packet the night before the event on Friday, May 6 at MVP Athletic Club located at 650 S. Waverly Road, Holland from 4pm to 7pm. Pick up also available at Kollen Park from 7am - 7:30am on race day.

Training:

Start training now! Gazelle Sports and MVP Athletic Club have training programs available. For more information visit www.tuliptime.com/tulip-time-run.

Sponsors:

The Tulip Time Festival would like to recognize the generous support of the following sponsors for this event: Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network of Michigan, Gazelle Sports, MVP Athletic Club, Chemical Bank, Panera Bread, Hansen Collision, Shoreline Orthopaedics, Walgreens, Berends Hendricks Stuit, All Sport, The Stow Company and Brooks Shoes.

The NEW spring 2011 Tulip Time Festival brochures will be available on March 7. To purchase your tickets or pick up your free brochure visit the Tulip Time Festival office, 238 S. River Ave. Tickets can also be purchased online and a PDF version of the brochure can be downloaded at www.tuliptime.com. The dates for the 2011 Tulip Time Festival are May 7-14.