By JIM EVANS For The Oakland Press

A runner takes part in the inaugural Royal Oak cross country alumni run. The third annual event will be held Thursday, Aug. 16, in Quickstad Park. (Submitted photo)

ROYAL OAK No, the waiver will not be four type-written, single-spaced pages.

Nor will Royal Oak High School boys cross country coaches Ryan Piippo and Dave Barnett be flanked at the third annual alumni run by both ample medical staff and legal representation in the form of the entire Sam Bernstein Law Firm clan.

A waiver? We dont even bother with having people fill out a registration form, said Barnett, laughing.

The intent of the Royal Oak High School cross country alumni run is good will, not litigation. That run will be held Thursday, Aug. 16, at the high school course in Quickstad Park. Race time is 7 p.m., but participants are asked to arrive early to check in.

Runners should gather in the parking lot that is situated at Lexington Boulevard and Marais Avenue.

The Welcome Mat is out for all former Royal Oak Dondero, Royal Oak Kimball and Royal Oak High School runners, as well as interested community members.

To paraphrase the inscription on the Statute of Liberty: "Give Piippo and Barnett your tired, your huddled masses yearning to catch their breath

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Leisurely attitude awaits runners in upcoming Royal Oak event