September 18, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Tom Knisely

Media Relations Specialist

763/694-7617

tknisely@threeriversparkdistrict.org

AUTUMN WOODS CLASSIC

ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE

From hardcore distance runners to casual walkers and kids with energy to burn, Autumn Woods Classic offers something for everyone. On Saturday, October 12, from 8:30 a.m.-noon, at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, Autumn Woods Classic will feature a 10K run, 5K run/walk and 1K kids run. Team 5K and 10K categories are also available. Family activities include musical entertainment, climbing wall, kids obstacle course, crafts and displays. Free mini pumpkins will be given to the first 400 1K runners.

Cost for the 10K and 5K races is $29 for day-of registration and just $23 for pre-registration. Cost for the 1K kids run is $9 day-of and just $5 for pre-registration. The pre-registration deadline is October 7. For race times and additional event details, visit www.ThreeRiversParks.org or call 763-559-6700. Volunteers also are needed. Call 763-559-6706 to volunteer.

About Three Rivers Park District

Three Rivers Park District is a natural resources-based park system that manages park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use facilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Park District offers facilities for every season, including picnicking, swimming, creative play, boating, fishing, downhill skiing,

snowboarding, golf, camping and sledding; extensive trails for hiking, biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as program sites for nature, recreation, historic and farm education.

Three Rivers Park Districts mission is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. The Park District owns and operates 27,000 acres and serves more than 9.5 million visitors a year.

# # #