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Fox CHASE AWAY CANCER 5k & 1.5 mile walk/fun run

Saint Basil Academy

Saturday, August 6, 2011 @ 9:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Saturday, August 6, 2011 @ 9:00 AM

Address

Saint Basil Academy
711 Fox Chase Road Jenkintown, PA

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, August 4, 2011 @ 9:00 PM PST

Fees

Before 7/13 - 5k $20, 1.5 walk $20, kids run no charge but donation encouraged. 7/14 to race day - 5k $25, 1.5 walk $25, kids run no charge but donation encouraged.

Purpose

Our goal of the Fox CHASE AWAY CANCER Event is to provide a one day celebration and recognition of Fox Chase Cancer Center employees who continually fight cancer every single day for us and our families and those who have been or are currently being treated at Fox Chase. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring anyone who has joined you in the fight against cancer. We are in this together and it is time to CHASE AWAY CANCER for good!

Benefit

The proceeds of this great event will go to the social work department of Fox Chase Cancer Center so they may place these funds into the hands of families who need help fighting the battle against cancer. A portion of the proceeds will also go to help fund the HCM Foundation College Scholarship Program.

Schedule

7:30 - 8:45am - Number pick up & race day registration at Saint Basil Academy, 9:00am - 5k run starts, 9:10am - 1.5 mile walk starts, 10:00am Kids Fun Run starts, 10:15am - Awards & Raffles!

Course

An accurate wheel-measured flat and fast course starting at Saint Basil Academy and running through the Jenkintown neighborhood across from Alverthorpe Park. Once you come back out of the neighborhood you will re-enter Saint Basil Academy for a track finish!

Awards

Special awards in the 5k will be presesented to the top 3 overall male and female winners, and to the top 3 male and female winners in the following age groups: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over. The walk is non-competitive and participants will be eligible for many raffle prizes! All participants in the kids fun run will receive an award!

Amenities

T-Shirts will be provided to all participants who register on or before 7/13. We will have raffle prizes including smart wool socks, product from Every Man Jack, and other swag provided by Fleet Feet Sports North Wales.

More Information

For more info on this event, please contact Mike Marsteller at HCMFund@gmail.com or at (484) 347-3993.

Results

Timed results will be provided by Pretzel City Sports. Results will be posted on www.pretzelcitysports.com within 48 hours after the race.

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