Ready, Set, Go! to the 2008 JAG Run-A-Round

Timeline Reminders Register online: Now through 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 13 Pick up racing bib (number): Wednesday, May 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the CEBAF Center Lobby Late registration: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the CEBAF Center Lobby (Not eligible for awards) 3 p.m.: Winning T-shirt announced and designer recognized (CEBAF Center Circle) 3:30 p.m.: Run-A-Round begins (Start line on SURA Road in front of CEBAF Center Circle) 4 p.m.: Food and beverages on Rattley Road – just beyond the finish line. JLab employees and users turn in run/walk bib for JLab T-shirt. 5 p.m.: Awards announced

Break out those running shoes! The 23rd annual Jefferson Activities Group Run-A-Round will be held Wednesday, May 14 from 3-6 p.m. Jefferson Lab staff, users, full-time contractors and immediate family members are invited to participate. Staff and users that participate can receive a free 2008 JLab T-shirt by turning in their Run-A-Round bibs.

The Run-A-Round will begin in front of CEBAF Center at 3 p.m. with the debut of the 2008 T-shirt. The run/walk will start promptly at 3:30 p.m., following the same 1.5 mile course used in previous years. The finish line will be east of CEBAF Center, where the parking lot intersects with Rattley Road. The Peninsula Track Club will collect official times at the finish line.

Food and beverages, music and the awards presentations will follow the race on Rattley Road. Awards will go to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and the overall best male and female finishers.

In addition to the awards for top finishers, JAG will present a Spirit Award to the division or group that has the highest percentage of participation and the best combined times. Only employees with times under 18 minutes for the 1.5 mile course (including the top three finishers in every age group regardless of time) will be tallied for the award. Participants of the winning group will each receive a Spirit Ribbon.

In case of inclement weather on May 14, the event will take place at the same time on the following day, May 15.

JAG Remembers Young Engineer at this Year's Event

During this year's Run-A-Round, the JAG is remembering Ravi Anumagalla, a JLab Physics Division engineer who died last May 27.  Ravi, who was engaged in many JLab activities, first as a student and later as an employee, had been training in hopes of earning an award in last year's Run-A-Round before his tragic death. Anyone participating in the Run-A-Round who wishes to remember Ravi will be able to pick up a ribbon to wear during the race. The ribbons will be available when participants get their bib numbers in CEBAF Center the day of the race.

Run-A-Round Registration
Online registration is open on the JAG webpage. All runners/walkers must be registered to be eligible for prizes. Online registration is open through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13. All participants can pick up their race bibs on Wednesday, May 14 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the CEBAF Center lobby. Late registration will be accepted 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14 in the CEBAF Center lobby. Individuals registering the day of the race won't be eligible for awards.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed in various capacities. Sign-up online; help is needed before, during and after the event. Volunteers are needed for:

• Early food preparation
• Staff the late registration and bib distribution tables the day of the event
• Help with water stations, course set up and monitoring the finish line
• Help with T-shirt distribution
• Food and beverage tents before and during event
• Clean-up

Event Closes JLab Roads