REGISTER IN-PERSON THIS SATURDAY, OCT. 28 IN SMYTHE PARK BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 9 A.M. FOR RUN PAST CANCER 5K AND ONE MILE FUN WALK/RUN
Register In-Person This Saturday, Oct. 28 between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. for the Sixth Annual Run Past Cancer 5K and One Mile Fun Walk/Run at Smythe Park in Mansfield.
The One Mile starts at 9 a.m. on Oct. 28. The 5K will start immediately following the One Mile.
The entry fee for those who register now or on Oct. 28 is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the One Mile. The maximum fee immediate family members will pay is $30 to enter the One Mile.
5K and One Mile registration forms are available at Wild Asaph Outfitters at 71 Main Street in Wellsboro and at Oswald Cycle Works at 7 North Main Street in Mansfield now until this Friday, Oct. 27. Complete them and drop them off at either location on Oct. 27 with checks made payable to the American Cancer Society.
Those entering the 5K are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. A prize will be awarded for Best Dressed. The overall male and female 5K winners will each receive a substantial gift card.
One Mile participating families and individuals are also encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. The majority of costume prizes will be awarded to young runners 18 and under for Best Dressed, Funniest, Scariest, Most Unusual, Cutest, Best Fictional Character and Coolest Celebrity. A family or group of friends wearing costumes will be named Best Group.
The first, second and third place finishers in the One Mile will each receive a medal.
“Every dollar raised will be put toward the fight to eradicate cancer,” said organizer Terry Borneman, an American Cancer Society volunteer.
For more information about participating in the 5K or One Mile, call Terry at 1-410-428-8615 or email him at tb1949@ptd.net.