June 10, 2004

ROHNE MEMORIAL 5K SET FOR AUG. 13

Proceeds from 10th annual event to benefit NKU’s cross country program

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - The 10th annual Brian Rohne Memorial 5K Run & Walk will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, on the campus of Northern Kentucky University. The Brian Rohne Memorial 5K is held in honor of former NKU cross country runner Brian Rohne, who was killed by an automobile in January of 1993 while on a training run on the AA Highway in Cold Spring, Ky. During the 1992 fall season, Rohne had earned most valuable runner honors for NKU after being named All-Great Lakes Valley Conference. The cost is $18 if registration is postmarked by Aug. 6 (includes a T-shirt). The cost is $15 for Runners Club of Greater Cincinnati members and $20 for registration on the day of the event. On-line registration is available at www.rcgc.org. The top 200 finishers will receive a 10th annual commemorative award, and the winners of the various divisions for runners and walkers will also receive awards. For more information, call (859) 572-5193.