Emporia State University prepares for fourth annual Blaufuss Run/Walk

The fourth annual John Blaufuss Memorial Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the Sauder Alumni Center, 1500 Highland St., to raise money for Emporia State University student scholarships.

The event is held in honor of John Blaufuss, former ESU controller and interim executive director of University Advancement, a dedicated runner who was killed while jogging in 2005. His dedication, both to running and to garnering support for the university, is symbolized in the run/walk event. The event supports the ESU General Scholarship Fund.

The running and walking paths take meandering courses through and around the ESU campus area, including a 2-mile walk and a 5K run. Both the run and walk begin at 9 a.m. As a family-friendly event, strollers are welcome.

Last year the event raised $10,000 for scholarship support and was sponsored by Barnhart Builders of Olpe, Kan., who have been retained as event’s champion sponsor for this year. Joining them in supporting the scholarship drive are Bobby D’s Merchant Street BBQ, Emporia Fitness, Sodexo, and Walburn’s Fitness and Wellness, as well as the Blaufuss family and several other area businesses.

To register now for $25, download and print the brochure and registration card by navigating to www.emporia.edu/saf and clicking the Blaufuss Run/Walk logo. Fill out all required fields, and return it to the indicated address.

Participants may also register at the Sauder Alumni Center during business hours in the next week, or at the event beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2. Event T-shirts will also be available in limited quantities.

Following the race, a reception for participants, family and friends will be held in the Sauder Alumni Center. The public is invited to attend.

For more information on the event, contact Blake Davis at (620) 341-5440.

Last Updated April 24, 2009>