The 10th Annual Run Past Cancer 5K and One Mile Fun Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 31 on the new section of the Pine Creek Rail Trail at the Patterson Trailhead in Wellsboro.

This is the first time these two events are being held in Wellsboro. 

Run Past Cancer is presented by the American Cancer Society and the Tyoga Running Club. 

“Our goal is to raise $3,000,” said organizer Terry Borneman, an American Cancer Society volunteer. “I have had many family members and friends affected by cancer. We need to find a cure. Every dollar we raise will be put toward the fight to eradicate it.”

“We will be headquartered at the Patterson Trailhead pavilion, near the new building on race day,” Borneman said. 

The 5K and One Mile Fun Run/Walk are out and back events. Participants will cover half the distance on the Pine Creek Rail Trail and then finish the other half on the trail by returning to the start. Those who participate in the events will receive a cold water bottle and a gift card while supplies last.

Early registration online at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=136535 ends at 11:59 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 29. Or, pick up a registration form at Wild Asaph Outfitters at 71 Main Street in Wellsboro during regular business hours until 6 p.m. on Oct. 29. Those who register by Oct. 29 will pay $20 to enter the 5K and $10 to enter the one-miler. 

Race day registration will be at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the Patterson Trailhead pavilion at 32 Fellows Avenue in Wellsboro, not far from the Wellsboro House Restaurant at 34 Charleston Street. On race day, the 5K entry fee will be $25 for the 5K and $15 for the one-miler. The maximum entry fee for a Fun Run/Walk family (immediate family members only) is $30. All checks should be made payable to the American Cancer Society. 

Families and individuals participating in the 5K and the Fun Run/Walk are encouraged but not required to wear costumes. Prizes will be awarded in seven categories for the 5K and also for the Fun Run/Walk. The categories are: Funniest, Scariest, Most Unusual, Cutest, Best Fictional Character, Best Group and Coolest Celebrity.

Sponsors are: First Citizens Community Bank, Wild Asaph Outfitters, Partners in Progress, Mansfield VFW Post 6757, R&R Flooring, Wellsboro Moose Lodge #1147, Wellsboro Lions Club, Grand Canyon Veterinary Hospital, and Ron Butler.

Event sponsorships and race-day refreshment sponsorships are available. Also welcome are general donations to help offset race-day expenses.

Mail completed sponsor forms to Terry Borneman, ACS volunteer at 136 Mount Zion Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
 
For more information about participating in the 5K or One Mile Fun Run/Walk, donations or sponsorships, call Terry Borneman at 1-410-428-8615 or email him at tb1949@ptd.net.