Youngstown Fun Walk/Run, 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Fall Races

[DefendYoungstown]

Please consider attending the following fall races in support good people putting on great events in the city for noble causes both locally and abroad.

There is something for everyone's ability and interest....

If you are a serious competitor, these are great warm-up races for the Peace Race on October 24th (www.peacerace.org). If your are of the more casual style, the fun runs and walks are a great way to participate at whatever level you are comfortable with. So, wherever you fit in the fitness spectrum, please join the others from across the community in support these great events.
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1. PANERATHON 10K & 2 Mile Fun Walk/Run

WHEN: Sunday, August 29th, 10am (Registration: 8am)
• 2 Mile Run/Walk – 10am
• 10K Run – 10:05am

WHERE: Covelli Center (229 E. Front St, Downtown Youngstown)

COST: The registration fees are as follows:
• 10K - $20 Pre-Registration, $25 Race Day
• 2M - $15 Pre-Registration, $20 Race Day
• $65 for a team of 5
• Admission is free for children under the age of 12

HOW TO REGISTER:
• Register online at www.active.com by August 27th.
• Register the day of the race.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The races start and finish at the Covelli Centre and travel through the scenic Mill Creek Park. The 10K and 2M races are on separate courses. Race entry includes: event t-shirt (all participants who enter before August 21st will receive event Dry-Fit t-shirt); race packet filled with gifts; entrance into the post-race party. Proceeds benefit fund to bring a Comprehensive Breast Care Center to St. Elizabeth's Health Center in Fall 2010.

2. Cure-Thirst Half Marathon & 5K Walk/Run 2010

WHEN: Saturday, September 4th, 8:30am (Registration: 7:30am)
• Half Marathon & 5K Walk/Run – 8:30am

WHERE: Downtown Youngstown (Corner of Wick & Commerce)

COST: The fees are as follows:
• Half Marathon - $30 (until Sept 3rd); $35 on Race Day
• 5K Walkers & Runners: $20 for all registrants

REGISTRATION:
• Register online at www.curethirst.com
• Register the day of the race.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: All pre-registered participants will receive a free t-shirt (shirts will be available for those who sign up the day of while supplies last). Cash prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in the half marathon. All participants will be entered into a drawing for additional prizes. The purpose of the race is to raise awareness and financial support for the construction and repair of clean water well in Liberia, Africa where many villages do not otherwise have access to safe water. Proceeds from your participation in this event will directly benefit this cause.

3. Blue Ribbon 10K & 2M Walk for Prostate Cancer Awareness

WHEN: Sunday, September 12th, 8:30am (Registration: 7:00am)
• 10K – 8:30am
• 2 Mile Walk – 8:33am

WHERE: Wick Park (5th Ave & Park Ave, Youngstown)

COST: The fees are as follows:
• 10K - $17 (until Sept 9th); $20 on Race Day
• 2K Walk - $10 for all registrants

REGISTRATION:
• Register online at www.active.com
• Register the day of the race.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: This scenic 10K will start in Wick Park and travel past the YSU campus, through Downtown Youngstown and end back in Wick Park. Early packet pick up will be on September 10th in the lobby of the Partners for Urology Health, 6262 Mahoning Ave. (Austintown) from 11am-6pm. Top three overall male and female in age group receive awards (10K); top five in 2 mile. For more information contact Lori Shandor at the HMHP Development Foundation at 330.729.1188 or at lorilyn_shandor@hmis.org. Presented by Fifth Third Bank.