Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The second annual Race to Play 5K will start at 9 a.m. at the Northampton Municipal Park, which is behind the school.
Maureen M. Welch Elementary School is hosting a 5K run/walk on April 7 to raise money for a new playground at the school. The second annual Race to Play 5K will start at 9 a.m. at the Northampton Municipal Park, which is behind the school. The course runs through the township park and behind the school. All community members are invited to the event to support the school's effort for a new playground. "This will also benefit the Northampton Community as the playground is used by both students at Maureen M. Welch Elementary as well as others that visit and use the fields and facilities at the Northampton Municipal Park," the event website says. No dogs, bikes or roller blades are allowed. Strollers are welcome and adults must accompany …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Benjamin Wheeler is the son of a Council Rock graduate who died in last week's shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.
A 5K race is being organized in memory of Benjamin Wheeler, the son of a Council Rock graduate who died in last week's shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. Fran Lobis-Wheeler is a member of Council Rock’s class of 1985. According to information provided by the Council Rock School District, current and past members of the CR North Cross Country Team are raising funds for the Wheeler family by sponsoring the 5K race in Benjamin’s memory. The race will be held Sunday, Dec. 30 at Council Rock High School North. Registration is $20 and can be done online by clicking here. The 5K race begins at 9:30 a.m., and a fun run starts at 9 a.m. Participants can also register on the day of the race, starting at 7:30 a.m. A Facebook page, Friends of …
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
One national active lifestyle media group is challenging runners across the country to collectively log 500,000 miles today.
Lace up those sneaks because today is National Running Day. If the special occasion isn't enough incentive, Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) wants the country to work together to run 500,000 miles. CGI will keep track as runners across the country log their milage on its new collective platform, allowing people to also share running stories and more. And, for one day only, CGI is offering discounts on some of its most popular fall race series. Those who register on Competitor.com can save on registration fees for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, TriRock and Muddy Buddy event series. “Our goal is to provide an inspiring environment where people are encouraged to hit the pavement and push themselves to new limits," said Bouker Pool, SVP of Marketing …
