The Special Kids Race began at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic on Garrison Drive. The 5K course went down Old Nashville Hwy and turned around at the entrance of Stones River Battlefield. The 15K course goes that route and continues through the Battlefield, pass by the Chamber of Commerce, and cut back through Asbury Road. The 1 mile Family Fun Run will go along the Gateway Island loop of the Greenway.
“The outpouring and support of the community is very encouraging to our staff and families,” said Chris Truelove, Special Kids Executive Director. “We are excited to experience our largest-ever single day event in Special Kids history. The LORD is good!”
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic is the presenting sponsor for the event. Platinum sponsor is Stewart’s Special Events. Gold sponsors include Middle Tennessee Urology, Finish line Youth Foundation, Middle Tennessee Medical Center, Murfreesboro Surgical Specialist, Bill Taylor’s Bushido Karate, Max Shred, Newk’s Express Café, Jim ‘N Nicks, Jason’s Deli, General Mills, Family Worship Center, Dr. Togrye Orthodontics. Silver sponsors include Nissan, Copy Express, Chad Hawkins, TOA, Animal Care Veterinary Hospital, Illuminate Church, Fast Signs, Children’s Dentistry of Murfreesboro, Little Guys Movers, Stone Crest, Hob Nob Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro Magazine, the Murfreesboro Post, VIP Murfreesboro Magazine, Eric Lusk Designs, Financial Service Solutions, Dempsey Vantrease and Follis, Step Ahead, Animal Care Vet Hospital. Bronze sponsors include Dex Imaging, Body and Face Medical Cosmetic, First National Bank of McMinnville, Murfreesboro Dental Excellence, Stronghold Fitness, Aramark, Hatcher Family, Embassy Suites, Results Physiotherapy.
Special Kids is a Christian, nonprofit organization located in Murfreesboro, TN, that provides therapeutic rehabilitation and professional nursing services to children with special needs. Since 1998, Special Kids has served over 2,200 families from 11 counties in middle Tennessee.
