The Tyler Azalea 10k - March 24, 2012 - 8 a.m.
The Tyler Azalea 10k is been staged on one of most beautiful courses in Texas. Mile after mile of azaleas, dogwood trees and spring flowers that you have to see to believe. The breathtaking beauty of our Azalea and Spring Flower Trail has been praised by visitors as a floral wonderland and a photographer's paradise." Trophies will be awarded in the 10k to the overall male and female finisher plus the top male and female master finishers. We will have awards for the top three finishers of the 10k in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80+. Although chip timing affords run events to produce quick fast timing results, it was never intended to be the benchmark for finish order. We feel that this is a foot race against other human beings and not against a computer system. The first one back across the finish line is the winner. If your finish placement is important to you, we suggest you line up in the front rows at the start.

Two-Mile Fun Run/Walk:
Walk or run the shorter distance and still see much of the beauty. Bring the whole family and have a great time. The 2-mile fun run will start at the same time as the 10K. We will present awards to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 8 & under, 9-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+. We will have awards for the overall male and female plus overall masters male and female in the 2-mile. Course Map

The 50 Yard Dash (Children age 8 and under)
This a great opportunity for the smaller kids to be featured and cheered on while running. We will run waves of children 6-8 at a time so each kid gets that special attention! There will be finisher medals for all kids crossing the finish line. Children 5 & Under can run the 50 Yard Dash (if they are not running the 5k) at no charge. Registration for all children doing the 50 Yard Dash does not need to be done in advance. You only have to sign a liability waiver for your child when you pick up your packet or race day at the event. We will have plenty of child T-shirts available for all.

Cost
$25 10k through March 3, 2012
$30 10k March 4, 2012 through Race Day
$15 Adults 2-mile through March 3, 2012
$20 Adults 2-mile March 4, 2012 through Race Day
$10 Children 12 & Under

Event Schedule:
6:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Late Registration
7:45 a.m. - 50 yard dash
8:00 a.m. - Start - Tyler Azalea 10k 8:10 a.m. Start - 2-Mile Fun Run
9:00 a.m. - 2-mile awards
9:45 a.m. - 10k Awards

Mellew Productions Customer Service Phone line: 817-706-0368

T-shirts:
All participants will receive an event t-shirt.

Timing:
The Tyler Azalea 10K will use ChronoTrack timing system, which records your time precisely from start to finish. Chrontrack is the latest timing technology. Your timing tag is now disposable and will come with your bib number when you get your race packet. No more lining up to get your timing chip race morning, and no waiting to have your timing chip retrieved at the finish line! Awards will be based on gun time.

Online registration will close at noon on Wednesday, March 21. You can register and pay in person at packet pickup or race morning starting at 6:30 am.

Packet Pickup and Late Registration:
March 22 & 23, 2012
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Holiday Inn South Broadway- 5701 South Broadway Avenue - Tyler 75703
You may also register and/or pick your packet up race morning at the event

Accommodations:
Our host hotel which will be the site of our packet pickup this year is the Holiday Inn South Broadway in Tyler. Their Tyler Azalea 10k rate of $89.00 per night is available March 22 - 24, 2012. Click here to reserve your room online.You can reserve a room by calling 1-903-561-5800.

Candlewood Suites-315 East Rieck Rd Tyler, TX 75703 Welcome to the Candlewood Suites where you can cook in your fully equipped kitchen, dine at the finest restaurants within walking distance or throw something on the grill outside under the gazebo. You can wash your clothes free on-site with no hassle of quarters! We offer free access to Premier Fitness and we have our very own DVD library to keep you entertained! Come take advantage of your $75 rate! just ask for the Azalea rate 903-509-4131 or reserve online

Holiday Inn Express South – 2421 ESE Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701. Call us to reserve your guest room and mention the “Tyler Marathon” event and receive a discounted rate of $99 + tax that will include complimentary hot breakfast, 24 hour fitness & business center, indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, Dry Heat Sauna, and minutes away from restaurants and local attractions. Reserve Online

Benefiting:
The Tyler Azalea 10k benefits The Children's Village. Over the past 20 years Children's Village has provided quality 24 hour, long term residential foster care for over 220 boys and girls from the Tyler area. It currently has 2 large homes in a campus setting that serve boys and girls ages 6-18. Since both boys and girls are served, brother and sister siblings can remain together in care. Children's Village is dedicated to helping youths who, because of family dysfunction and abuse, find their lives, values, relationships and hopes for the future shattered by their present circumstances. To learn more and to help call 903-592-3421.

Event Photography: Our official race photographer will be Jerry Glover Photography. For information about photos please click on their logo below.

Directions: Key in 1510 South College, Tyler, TX 75701 on any internet map system for location of Bergfeld Park - Map link

Off I-20: Exit Hwy 69 South to Loop 323 (7 miles). Continue on Hwy 69 past loop 323 and on towards downtown to Broadway (5 miles). Turn right (south) on to Broadway. Bergfeld Park is at Broadway & 4th about 2 miles on your right.

From Hwy 31 East: From Loop 323 continue west on Hwy 31 (Also known as Front St.) to Broadway (Hwy 69). Left (south) on Broadway to Bergfeld Park. @ 5 miles.

From Hwy 31 West: From Loop 323 continue east on Hwy 31 (Front St.) to Broadway (Hwy 69). Right (south) on Broadway to Begfeld Park. @ 4 miles.

From Hwy 64 East: From Loop 323 continue west on Hwy 64 (Also known as Fifth St.) to Broadway (Hwy 69). Left (south) on Broadway to Bergfeld Park. @ 5 miles.

From Hwy 64 West: From Loop 323 continue east on Hwy 64 (Fifth St) to Broadway (Hwy 69). Right (south) on Broadway to Bergfeld Park. @ 4 miles

From Hwy 69 South: From Loop 323 continue north on Broadway ( Hwy 69) to Bergfeld Park. @ 3 miles