Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 22nd, 2015
February 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:37th annual Queen City Road Race, Boating Safety Course and Exam and Spring Break Tumbling Camp.
Registration is now open for the 37th Annual Queen City Road Race
February 19, 2015
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of year again to lace up those running shoes and begin preparing for the 37th Annual Queen City Road Race scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd, 2015.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 7K and 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning at Austin Peay State University’s Foy Center and ending inside the new Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus.
For over thirty years, hundreds of Clarksville-Montgomery County and Fort Campbell school students, teachers and family members have participated in this Clarksville tradition.
Queen City Road Race .
Winner of Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 2015 Queen City Road Race Art Contest Announced
January 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and Cumberland Bank & Trust are excited to announce the finalists and overall winner of the 2015 Queen City Road Race Art Contest.
(From left to right) Sallie Oden – Pisgah Elementary Principal, Zoe Prichard – Overall Contest Winner, Tirzah Tucker – Cumberland Bank & Trust, Tina Boysha – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Superintendent of Athletics, and Mark Tummons – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Director.
Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k Continues to Grow in 2013
June 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k, powered by CDE Lightband, is back for a third year, bringing with it new activities and enhanced features. Runners will take to the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville Saturday, October 19th, 2013.
But those interested in running are encouraged to register early online at www.gocommandoclarksville.com, as the event is only open to the first 2,000 participants.
Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k
Red River Sirens to host Zombie 5k in Downtown Clarksville June 15th
June 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Roller Derby’s Red River Sirens will be holding a zombie 5k entitled ‘Guts & Glory’ Saturday, June 15th.
Will you survive? This is your chance to prove to your friends that You’ll be the one to make it… or die trying. Come and face your fears with your favorite Clarksville Roller Derby Team your Red River Sirens, as you run from the undead… in the heart of Downtown Clarksville. The zombies are ready and hungry for that Human Bait.
Austin Peay State University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K raises $3,375 to American Cancer Society
May 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On an early Saturday morning April 13th, more than 200 runners joined forces to race in the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K race organized by a number of offices at Austin Peay State University.
Some of them walked away with top finisher awards, but all of them played a part in raising $3,375 to the American Cancer Society.
Henderson Hill III (center), director of the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center at APSU, and Lauren Wilkinson (right), assistant director of the APSU University Recreation, present a check to Jerri Rule, community representative with the American Cancer Society. The proceeds are from the annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K held April 13th on the main APSU campus. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
APSU announces 3rd annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K
April 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The third annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K will be held Saturday, April 13th in front of the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center on the Austin Peay State University campus.
Registration is available online through www.Active.com or on race day beginning at 6:30am.
The race will start at 8:00am. A one-mile fun run also will begin at 8:30am. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 4th, 2012
November 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Handmade Holidays
- Silver Social
- Christmas on the Cumberland to Begin this Month
- Christmas Parade
- Downtown for the Holidays Christmas Cookie Bake-Off
- Register now for the Jingle Bell Jog 5K
Austin Peay State University ‘True Colors’ Homecoming 2012 is October 24th-27th
October 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will celebrate Homecoming 2012 with the theme, “True Colors.”
Homecoming is October 24th-27th. Here is a list of events planned as part of the week long celebration. Many of the events are open to the public.
Some of the events include a Student Talent Show, Golf Tournament, Alumni Receptions, 5K Run, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Football game and so much more.
The APSU Governor during the 2011 Austin Peay State University Homecoming Parade
Russ Shemberger takes 2nd overall at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park 5K run
September 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Russ Shemberger, a licensed massage therapist at Restore Performance Massage on Madison Street in Clarksville, placed second overall and won his age group (45-49) at the Run Through the Forest 5K held Saturday, September 22nd at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park in Dawson Springs, KY.
A veteran triathlete, Shemberger recently finished the triathlon season and is now training for the Bowling Green Half-Marathon in Bowling Green, Ky, along with a number of 5K races.
Russ Shemberger, a licensed massage therapist with Restore Performance Massage, won his age group at the Run Through the Forest 5K held Saturday, September 22nd at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park in Dawson Springs, KY.
