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‘Call
of the Wildman’s’ Turtleman Returns to Lebanon, KY for Turtleman Trek 5K
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Second
annual race held on March 14, 2015
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Lebanon,
KY – February 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / The Second
Annual Turtleman Trek 5K is set for 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015,
and features a meet-and-greet with the Turtleman himself. Ernie Brown Jr.,
star of Animal Planet’s wildly successful series, “Call of the Wildman,”
will be available for autographs and for photographs. The world’s most
famous animal wrangler will be at the Marion County Heritage Center from
the race finish until 5 p.m.
The
race begins and ends at the Heritage Center and passes a number of Turtleman’s
hometown filming locations along the way: WhiteMoon Winery, Marion County
Heritage Center, Stillhouse Restaurant, the Lebanon Tourist & Convention
Commission, Limestone Branch Distillery and Sandusky Mule Barn.
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Race
packet pick-up will be held on Friday, March 13, at Cedarwood Restaurant,
which is featuring a special $10 Turtleman Pasta Bar from 5 to 8 p.m. A
silent auction, showcasing items from local businesses and the Turtleman
himself, will open that evening at Cedarwood and conclude on race day at
the Heritage Center. Throughout the day on Saturday, the Marion County
Cattleman’s Association will be cooking rib-eyes and burgers.
There
will be chip timing and free photos for every race finisher. Turtleman
will not only start the race, but hand out awards as well in these categories:
overall male and female winners and first, second and third place male
and female winners in each age division.
For
more information about the Second Annual Turtleman Trek 5K on Saturday,
March 14, 2015, visit www.VisitLebanonKy.com/calendar-of-events/turtleman-trek-5k-2.
Official
Registration Site
Turtleman
Trek Registration for 2015 (PDF file)
Cost:
$25
pre-registration until Feb. 27th
$30
registration after Feb. 27 through race day, from 7:45-8:45 a.m.
$20
virtual runner (race shirt can be picked up or mailed)
$15
kids fun run
Race
shirts are available while supplies last after February 27.
Media
Contact:
Nena
Olivier, Executive Director
Director@VisitLebanonKy.com,
270-692-0021
Lebanon
Tourist & Convention Commission
www.VisitLebanonKy.com
Hi-
and Low-Res photos available.
Photo:
Ernie Brown Jr. – the Turtleman.
Credit:
Animal Planet
About
Lebanon, KY
Geographically
located in the center of the state, Lebanon
is the “Heart of the Bourbon Belt,” the epicenter of barrel and bourbon
making. Attractions include Maker’s Mark Distillery, Limestone Branch Distillery,
the Kentucky Cooperage and WhiteMoon Winery. Incorporated as a city in
1815, Lebanon played a crucial role during the Civil War and is today on
the Civil War Discovery Trail. It is also part of Kentucky’s historic Holy
Land, with sites including the Sisters of Loretto Motherhouse. Outdoor
recreation options include the newly expanded Gorley Naturalist Trail at
Fagan Branch Reservoir, Marion County Quilt Trail and several farm tours;
indoors there is the Marion County Heritage Center, Stillhouse Art Museum
and Angelic Hall performing arts center. Shop for antiques, collectibles
and handmade crafts in Lebanon and dine at your choice of 40 eateries –
everything from casual full-service restaurants to home-style cafes to
an old-fashioned soda fountain. Accommodations include the gracious circa
1833 Myrtledene Bed and Breakfast, the modern Hampton Inn and the adventure
lover’s Popes Creek Ranch with tree houses, teepees, platform tents, cabins
and RV Park. Facebook.com/VisitLebanon |