The Memorial 5k & 1 Mile Walk 08/08/2010 Sunday Johnston, RI [run/walk]
EVENT(s): 5k Run [9:00 am] 1 Mile Walk [9:00 am]
RACE LOCATION: Johnston Memorial Park Memorial Lane Johnston, RI 02919
RACE DESCRIPTION: The 5k Race, measured by Ray Nelson, starts and finishes in Johnston Memorial Park on Memorial Lane off Route 6. The course runs along Hartford Ave. through local neighborhoods, back on Cherry Hill Ave. and back to the park.
RACE INFO: Registration opens at 7:30 am. $18 received by August 5, $18 on line at www.needtorace.com. $20 day of race. Make checks payable to: Memorial 5k (non-refundable)
PRIZES: Cash awards ($100, $75, and $50) will be presented to the top men and women overall. Awards to the top three in each age division: 19 & under; 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
DIRECTIONS: From Route 295 North or South, take Exit 6 East. The entrance to Johnston Memorial Park is about 1 mile on the left.
ADDITIONAL INFO: All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society through the Relay for Life program. All funds raised will stay in Rhode Island to help fund research and programs targeted to help patients. For further information, visit www.memorial5k.org
