Third Annual San Jacinto Texas Independence 5K Fun Run/Walk

aMarch 8 run benefits San Jacinto Museum of HistoryWHAT:          The San Jacinto Museum of History will hold its third annual “San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run/Walk” on Saturday, March 8, 2014 on a 5K-certified course on the grounds of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Park.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the San Jacinto Museum of History’s educational programs.  The timed run starts at 7:45 a.m.; a children’s 1K run begins at 7:30 a.m.Online registration is available now at www.active.com (type in “San Jacinto” in the keyword “search” option.  Cost of the fun run is $20 pre-registration before December 31; $25 pre-registration before February 28; and $30 through noon, March 7.  Cost for the kids run is $15 pre-registration before December 31; $20 pre-registration before February 28; and $25 through noon, March 7.Packet pick-up occurs Friday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 from 6 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. at the San Jacinto Museum and Monument.WHEN:          Saturday, March 8, 2014- Gates to park open at 6 a.m.- Children’s 1K begins at 7:30 a.m.  (jogging strollers allowed)- 5K will start at 7:45, immediately after the 1K Children’s Run beginsWHERE:       San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, 1 Monument Circle La Porte, TX(Directions: The San Jacinto Battleground is located in La Porte, Texas off of Hwy 225. Exit Independence Parkway; travel north and the state park is about four miles ahead.)Organizers will offer awards for one overall winner for both men and women and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in all age groups in 10-year divisions.  All children will receive a participant award at the finish line.The San Jacinto Museum of History and Monument attractions (489-foot elevator to the top of the Monument; digital presentation Texas Forever!! The Battle of San Jacinto; and Making a Mark, Leaving a Legacy exhibit) will be open for visits from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.  There is free parking onsite. Dogs are allowed on a leash.All proceeds benefit the San Jacinto Museum of History.   Sponsors as of 11-19-13 are:  Office Systems of Texas, Pasadena Rotary Club, Vopak, Congressman Gene Green, San Jacinto Museum of History Association President Larry Spasic, Monument Inn, JSC Federal Credit Union, Sapp Allstate Service, Shell Federal Credit Union, DiPuma and First Choice Emergency Room.For additional information or sponsorship packages, contact Carolyn Campbell at 281.479.2421 or ccampbell@sanjacinto-museum.org.Tags: 5K Fun Run/Walk, an Jacinto Battleground State Historic Park, San Jacinto Museum of HistoryCategory: Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Houston News, Katy News