Registration
is open for the �5K Road Race!
Runners have
two choices on May 7, 2006. They can run a
marathon or a 5K Road Race. The 5K race is open to
runners of all ages, and will start and finish at the
Stroudsburg High School stadium. It is the perfect length
for competitive runners who enjoy shorter distances.
The 5K Road
Race will begin at 8am, runners will exit the stadium, and
turn onto Main Street. They will continue on Main Street
then turn onto 6th Street, and then to Scott
Street. Finally turning onto Wallace Street. They will run
on Wallace to the halfway point where they will turn around
and run back to the stadium. The 5K race course is made up
of the last portion of the marathon course and includes just
one hill.
Race Executive Director Robert Werts
said �This 5K Road Race is a great way to encourage all
runners to get involved. Not everyone wants to run a full
marathon so the shorter distance is a way for all runners to
compete and support our local Red Cross chapter.�
Race organizers hope to attract lots
of local runners, including children. Registration is $15 if
paid prior to race day. Race day registration is $20.
Registration is simple, and can be accessed through our
website poconomarathon.org
or by visiting Active.com.
The top two finishers in all age group will receive medals.
All race participants will receive a ribbon, along with a
T-shirt.
The
Pocono Mountains Run for the Red 5K Road Race will
benefit the Monroe County Chapter of the American Red
Cross. All funds received will go directly to the
local chapter�s disaster relief efforts. Martha
LaBar, Executive Director for the American Red Cross of
Monroe County said, �This event will be a tremendous help
for our disaster relief program, and I hope many people will
come out to run or just cheer on all the participants!�
Anyone wishing to find out more about
should contact the Red Cross of Monroe County at
570-476-3800 or visit the website
poconomarathon.org.
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