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| As you know, the
Lamar County Planning Department has
decided to
go forward with their plans to have a 5K
run on April 30th in connection with the Spring
Festival at Little Black Creek Water Park. The specifics are: 5K run, slightly hilly out and back course at scenic Little Black Creek Water Park, between Lumberton and Purvis, Mississippi. 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30th. Unique, custom awards in usual age groups. Other festival activities include fireworks, hay rides, musical entertainment, etc. Fill out your entry form now! . Send entries to Tara Ladner's attention at: P.O. Box 1240 Purvis, MS 39475 email: tladner@lamarcounty.com The Lamar County Spring Festival 5K is the latest addition to the Pine Belt Pacers Gran Prix series. The event, which will be held Saturday, April 30, will now earn you points toward a Pine Belt Pacer Gran Prix Championship. In addition, as a PAID member of the Pacers, you will receive a small discount on your entry fee.
Directions: Exit I
59 at the Purvis exit. Go into
Purvis and turn left on Highway 11 at the
red light. Go about 1/2 mile and turn right at the next red
light (Sonic) onto Shelby Speights Boulevard. Immediately after you pass the
First Baptist Church of Purvis, turn left and go about 5 miles,
then turn left. There is a sign at the church, and
there should be signs the rest of the way to the Park.
The water park is only about 8 miles from Purvis.
Travel time is about thirty minutes from Exit 65/I59
(Hardy Street / Hwy 98). |
