By DeSherion McBroom
Jul 3, 2021 | 7:24 PM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) Runners from across the country made their way to Terre Haute to take part in the Mile Race, a one mile national championship race.
Close to 400 people participated in the Wabash Valley Road Runners Club 4th of July race but this year there was a twist. Runners also competed for a national title.
Each event event hosted by the Wabash Valley Road Runners donates proceeds to a specific group or organization and they also award two scholarships per year.
Michael Dunagan, a 2019 scholarship recipient returned to take part in this year’s race and noticed a few changes.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Wabash Valley Road Runners Club is accepting applications for the 2020-21 scholarship competition. WVRR awards two $1,000 scholarships each year to outstanding student athletes from the Wabash Valley.
Applicants are evaluated based on their academic and athletic accomplishments, as well as the contributions they make to their schools and communities. The application deadline is March 26, 2021.
Applicants must be high school seniors, or full-time college students who are graduates from a high school in Vigo, Clay, Sullivan, Parke or Vermillion Counties in Indiana or Clark or Edgar counties in Illinois. High school applicants must be an active member of their high school cross country or track team participating in running events in their senior year and at least one other year or active members of a running club.