Runaways Runaround

Dec 31 , 1969 - 8:00 pm

Runaround for Community VNA Hospice Care Runners are invited to join the “Runaways Runaround” on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 9:00 AM for the 8th annual 5 mile road race sponsored by the Runaways Running Club. Proceeds from the race and raffle go to benefit Community VNA Hospice Care serving eleven area communities. Registration is $20. The race starts at the Community School, 45 South Washington Street in North Attleboro. This is a USATF-NE sanctioned and certified, 5 mile course which loops through North Attleboro. Cash prizes include $100 for 1st overall male and female runners. Medals will be awarded for all divisions: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Again this year many great raffle prizes will be offered. The 2010 Special Guest is Paul Reilly, originally from Loughrea, Ireland. Reilly has been a standout collegiate runner at Providence College. He is currently competing in several area races and owns a personal best time of 4.08 in the mile as well as an 8.11 in the 3,000m, 13.56 in the 5,000m, and 23.43 in the 8K. Individuals and families are welcomed to come and show their support for participants. Local DJ Nate Adams will be on hand to announce the runners as they finish and to provide pre and post race musical entertainment. Refreshments donated by generous local businesses will add to the enjoyment. To view the latest Runaways 5 Miler video go to http://runawaysclub.org/ Persons or organizations who wish to donate to the Runaways 5 Miler Fund, at any monetary level, may do so by credit card at any time. A safe, secure PayPal donation button has been placed on the sponsor/booster page of the club website at: http://runawaysclub.org/sponsor.html For more information or to register, log onto the Runaways Running Club web site at http://www.runawaysclub.org/runaways_5_miler.html or call 508-339-0147