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BY JUSTIN POST
jpost@nwitimes.com
219.662.5325 | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 | (No comments posted.)
HOBART | After 20 years of playing host, the American Red Cross of Northwest Indiana will sponsor its final Brickyard Run on July 4.
The Red Cross hopes another nonprofit organization will adopt the event in 2006 and beyond, said public support officer Tula Gogolak.
"It's time to maybe pass on the torch to someone else that may benefit from it," she said.
The Red Cross has been approached by other organizations interested in playing host to the 5-mile race, but Gogolak said a future sponsor remains unnamed.
"This is an opportunity for another group to use the race as a great way to raise money and some awareness for their cause," she said.
"As of now we haven't decided whether we will do something else that will be replacing this," Gogolak said.
About 300 people participated in the race last year.
The ultimate goal for many is the satisfaction of earning a brick at an awards ceremony following the event, said Cassandra Rozycki, president of the Calumet Region Striders.
The traditional "brick" is awarded to the top three winners in each division as well as a $50 gift certificate donated by St. John Sports to the overall male and female winners.
The Calumet Region Striders participate in 26 races in its gold cup series and Rozycki said the Brickyard is among the most popular.
"The Brickyard satisfies the competitive racers just as much as the recreational runners," Rozycki said.
Entry forms now are available for the race that begins and ends at Trinity Lutheran Church on 10th Street,
Registration forms are available at the Red Cross offices, 791 E. 83rd Ave. in Merrillville, St. John Sports, Citizens Financial Services' Indiana locations, The Calumet Region Striders, The Times and all Bank Calumet locations.
Entrance fees are $15 before June 15 and $20 after.
For more information on sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, contact Gogolak at (219) 756-5360.
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