The Eighth Annual Lois Jean Comer Memorial

Back Road Challenge.

On September 13, 2009, our mother, Lois Jean Comer, lost a courageous battle with cancer. In honor of our mother, the running of the eighth annual Lois Jean Comer Back Road Challenge will take place on April 1st, 2017. All proceeds from the race will go to the Lois Jean Comer Memorial Scholarship fund which has been established as an annual scholarship to be given to a deserving Page County High School senior to help further his or her education.

Race: Lois Jean Comer Back Road Challenge

Where: Race starts on 6th Street in Shenandoah, VA

Time: 8:30 AM

Distance: Runners: 5K

Walkers: 5K or 2 miles

Course Description: Race will start at the corner of Maryland Avenue and 6th Street. Race will follow Mom’s and our Grandmother Mildred Phillips’ walking route from 6th Street left onto Shenvadel Avenue right onto 7th street and then a quick left onto Osceola Avenue. Then left on to 10th Street and right onto the Back Road where the race will continue to a turn around point on the Back Road and then return back to the start/finish line at the corner of Maryland Avenue and 6th Street. (PLEASE NOTE: There will be no water stops on the race route!)

Bagels and other foodstuffs, fruit, and free beverages will be provided at the finish line.

Entry Fee: $25.00- Make checks payable to Lois Comer Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Mail Entry Form to:

Mark V. Comer or Mike Lowe

513 6th Street 214 North Fifth Street

Shenandoah, VA 22849 Shenandoah, VA 22849

Laney C. Dallas or Lori C. Morris

400 6th Street 612 5th Street

Shenandoah, VA 22849 Shenandoah, VA 22849

Each pre-registered participant will receive a free T-Shirt. Registration must be received by March 17, 2017 in order to guarantee your t-shirt.

Awards will be presented to the top male and female finisher.

Come out and help celebrate Mom’s memory and life and have a great time with great food and great friends! Get there early! Parking will be limited! For more info: email or call Mark Comer at 804-761-1021 or Mike Lowe at 540-578-1923 or go to the Lois Jean Comer Memorial Run Page on Facebook.

Entry Form: Please Print Neatly!

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First Name MI Last Name

Gender M F Birth Date___________ email_______________________

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Address

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City State Zip

Please check one- Runner-__________ Walker-______________

Shirt Size (circle one):

S M L XL

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I know that I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by all decisions of race officials relative to my ability to complete the run safely. I assume all risks associated with running in this event, included but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including heat and humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of you accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the town of Shenandoah, the county of Page, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities or any kind arising from participation in this event. Furthermore, I agree to be bound by the rules established with respect to this event. In consideration of the safety of all participants, I understand that absolutely no baby joggers, animals on a leash, skateboards, skates, rollerblades or bicycles are allowed on the course. In addition, I understand that if the race is cancelled by circumstances beyond the control of the organizers, my entry fee will not be refunded. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Signature________________________________ Date________________________

Parent/Guardian___________________________ Date_________________________

Parent or Guardian must sign it entrant is under 18 years of age