PHCS 5K Race/1 Mile Fun Walk Set for October 8
September 14, 2017
Princeton HealthCare System, in partnership with Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, will host its annual 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk on Sunday, October 8 at Skillman Park.
The walk is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. with the 5K to follow at 9:15 a.m. The walk and the race will both be held on the grounds of Skillman Park, which is located on Main Boulevard in the Skillman section of Montgomery.
The 5K Race is a USA Track & Field (USATF) Certified Course, Sanctioned Event and Grand Prix Event. USATF-New Jersey members can receive discounted registration.
Entry fees are $20 for the Fun Walk and $25 for the 5K ($22 for USATF-NJ members). Team registration discounts for both events are available as well:
• 5 to 9 walkers/runners—$3 off per person
• 10 to 19 walkers/runners—$7 off per person
• 20 or more walkers/runners—$10 off per person
Proceeds from the event will support the care and services provided by the Jim Craigie Center for Joint Replacement at University Medical Center of Princeton.
For more information or to register, please visit www.princetonhealthinmotion.org.
Race T-shirts are guaranteed to all runners who pre-register. Those who register on race day will receive shirts while supplies last.
Prizes will be awarded to the overall first-, second- and third-place male and female finishers as well as the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups:
Timing and computerized scoring will be provided by Elite Racing Systems, and same-day results will be posted at www.eliteracingsystems.com.
The 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk is sponsored by 94.5 PST, the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System, Magic 98.3, Machinery and Harmelin Media.
About Princeton HealthCare System
Princeton HealthCare System is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that strives to anticipate and serve the lifelong needs of central New Jersey residents, including acute care hospital services through University Medical Center of Princeton, behavioral healthcare through Princeton House Behavioral Health, rehabilitation, home care, hospice care, ambulatory surgery, a primary and specialty medical practice, and fitness and wellness services. For more information, visit www.princetonhcs.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Andy Williams, 609-252-8785
anwilliams@princetonhcs.org
The walk is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. with the 5K to follow at 9:15 a.m. The walk and the race will both be held on the grounds of Skillman Park, which is located on Main Boulevard in the Skillman section of Montgomery.
The 5K Race is a USA Track & Field (USATF) Certified Course, Sanctioned Event and Grand Prix Event. USATF-New Jersey members can receive discounted registration.
Entry fees are $20 for the Fun Walk and $25 for the 5K ($22 for USATF-NJ members). Team registration discounts for both events are available as well:
• 5 to 9 walkers/runners—$3 off per person
• 10 to 19 walkers/runners—$7 off per person
• 20 or more walkers/runners—$10 off per person
Proceeds from the event will support the care and services provided by the Jim Craigie Center for Joint Replacement at University Medical Center of Princeton.
For more information or to register, please visit www.princetonhealthinmotion.org.
Race T-shirts are guaranteed to all runners who pre-register. Those who register on race day will receive shirts while supplies last.
Prizes will be awarded to the overall first-, second- and third-place male and female finishers as well as the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups:
| 14 and under | 15-19 |
20-24 |
25-29 |
| 30-34 | 35-39 |
40-44 | 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 55-59 |
60-64 |
65-69 |
| 70-74 |
75-79 |
80-84 |
85 and older |
Timing and computerized scoring will be provided by Elite Racing Systems, and same-day results will be posted at www.eliteracingsystems.com.
The 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk is sponsored by 94.5 PST, the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System, Magic 98.3, Machinery and Harmelin Media.
About Princeton HealthCare System
Princeton HealthCare System is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that strives to anticipate and serve the lifelong needs of central New Jersey residents, including acute care hospital services through University Medical Center of Princeton, behavioral healthcare through Princeton House Behavioral Health, rehabilitation, home care, hospice care, ambulatory surgery, a primary and specialty medical practice, and fitness and wellness services. For more information, visit www.princetonhcs.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Andy Williams, 609-252-8785
anwilliams@princetonhcs.org
