Nov. 6, 2009

Memphis, Tenn. -

The University of Memphis track and field program will be hosting the fourth annual Tiger Run-A-Thon on Saturday, Nov.7 at the Park Avenue Track.

The annual event is used to support the track and field program financially. Facility renovations, new equipment and supplemental funding for part-time staff are just a few of many things that donations received will go towards.

You can help the track and field program by making a pledge of a specific dollar amount for each lap run by the athletes or by making a specified donation.

Membership in to the Tiger Scholarship Fund is available for those who wish to continue to support Tiger athletics.

For more information on the fourth annual Tiger Run-A-Thon contact assistant coach Tyler Fraizer at 901-678-1438 or e-mail him at tfraizer@memphis.edu.

The 2009 indoor season begins on Sat. Dec. 5th at the Arkansas State University Kick-Off Classic.