The UT Graduate Student Senate continues their tradition of raising funds for the UT Libraries with the 16th annual “Love Your Libraries” Fun Run, Saturday, February 23.

The 5K run through the heart of the UT campus will start at Circle Park at 8:30 am, and the one-mile fun walk will follow. The registration table opens at 7:30 am. Pre-registration is $15; race day registration is $20. Click here to download the 2008 entry form.

The Graduate Student Senate held its first race to benefit the UT Libraries in 1992. Proceeds from the race are used to purchase library materials crucial to graduate-level study and research.

The race is sanctioned and emceed by the Knoxville Track Club. An awards ceremony will follow the race. Awards will be given to the top three runners overall, 1st Masters (40+) and 1st Grand Masters (50+), male and female — as well as awards given by age and gender. Awards must be picked up on race day; they will not be mailed. Fun Run t-shirts are guaranteed to all pre-registered runners. Shirts will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis on race day.

For more information, contact Graduate Student Senate Vice President Trey Forgety at 865-974-2377 or gss2@utk.edu.