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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>Welcome to The Midnight Express<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>Dates:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>Saturday, AUGUST 23, 2025 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>Location:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>COLUMBUS, Georgia.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'><br>the Midnight Express kicked off back in the 1970s as a fun run through the neighborhoods around Cross Country Hill. Over the years, it\u2019s grown into a full-on 5K road race that draws more than 2,000 runners from across the country\u2014all to help raise funds for the visually impaired. This race has become a true community tradition, signaling the end of summer and the start of fall, and it\u2019s packed with good food, live music, and plenty of vendors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>And don\u2019t worry, you don\u2019t have to be a runner to join the fun. The race ends with a barbecue sandwich and a big ol\u2019 glass of sweet tea for all participants, so even if you\u2019re just there to cheer, you\u2019ll be in for a treat! Whether you\u2019re running under the stars or hanging out with 1,000 of your closest friends, it\u2019s one of the most exciting ways to ring in the new season.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>Event activities will start August 23, 2025. Around 8 pm. Registration anytime from 6 pm to 11pm. Visit sign in table. For signed up participants don\u2019t forget to get your T-shirt. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>Enjoy dinner self pay ay Country\u2019s BBQ restaurant. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>Race starts at MIDNIGHT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>Come by, say Hello to NFB Fountain City Chapter at their table, located in Parking lot by Country\u2019s BBQ restaurant.<br><br>For the participants that are Visually impaired registration is FREE. Sign up for visually impaired only is at the DAY of event . NO COST FOR SIDE WALKERS. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>Fee for sighted attendees. Visit website.2025. In advance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=300 style='width:225.0pt;background:#E6E6E6;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><img width=300 height=157 style='width:3.125in;height:1.6333in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:163E6ED6-EE75-4F68-809A-2C48FD152411"></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=300 style='width:225.0pt;background:#E6E6E6;background-color:rgba(230, 230, 230, 1);-apple-color-filter:initial'><tr><td style='padding:6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;background-color:rgba(230, 230, 230, 1);-apple-color-filter:initial'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=10329"><span style='color:black;text-decoration:none'>Country\u2019s Midnight Express 5K</span></a></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=10329"><span style='color:#A2A2A9;text-decoration:none'>runsignup.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>Location<br>Country's Barbecue<br>3137 Mercury Drive<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"system-ui",serif'>Columbus, GA 31906 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact Ms. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>TRACEE ROBERTS at <pinemtntmr@aol.com</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Patrice Lewis<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>PH: 678-756-3757<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Email: <a href="mailto:plewis@nfbga.org">plewis@nfbga.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>