News

July 28, 2010

Join the fun at the So Long Summer Smash and 5K Sunset Run on August 7

Contact: 
Ryan Penning
Ankeny Parks and Recreation
515.963.3574
rpenning@ankenyiowa.gov 
 
ANKENY, Iowa (July 28, 2010) - Connect with neighbors and friends on Saturday, August 7 by attending the So Long Summer Smash, a day of free entertainment and fun that will be held at Hawkeye Park.

One of the highlighted events during the “Smash,” is the 2nd Annual 5K Summer Run. Participants will be able to see two of Ankeny’s most prominent parks during the run: Hawkeye Park and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex. This run is for athletes age ten and up and will start in Hawkeye Park at 7 p.m. Advance registration is $25 per person, which can be done online, calling the Parks & Recreation office at 963-3570 or sending in an application via mail. Registration is available on race day, however the cost increases to $30 per person. The Run is sponsored by Anytime Fitness and Krueger Chiropractic.

During and after the run, live music, bags, concessions and entertainment will be happening in Hawkeye Park. Local band SNAFU will be performing their unique sound combining rock, pop, funk, jazz, blues, punk and grunge. This is a free event that runs from 6 to 9 p.m. No external food or drink will be admitted. Adults 21 and older will be given a wrist band after being ID’d.

Make plans to spend the evening of Saturday, August 7 at Hawkeye Park for the So Long Summer Smash and the 5K Sunset Run. Bring your own chair or blanket and help us bring Summer 2010 to a close.

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