The 2nd Annual Outrun Cerebral Palsy Wellington 5K
On Sunday April 23rd the second annual Outrun Cerebral Palsy Wellington 5K road race will be held. South Shore Blvd in Wellington will be closed down with the race starting and finishing at the Amphitheater.
The Rotary Club of Wellington in association with United Cerebral Palsy will again organize the race with proceeds going to United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida and the local charities of the Rotary Club.
Over 300 runners, walkers and wheelchair racers participated in last year’s initial race. This year the anticipation is that well over 500 will take part.
Individual and team medals will be awarded to separate age groups. The medals and awards will be presented by Mayor Anne Gerwig who will also act as race starter. The race is over a measured official course and will be timed by Accuchip.
There will be live music from the Royal DJ’s and food and drinks provided by Jupiter Donuts, Trader Joe’s, Brooklyn Bagel’s and Starbucks.
The race starts at 7.30am with registration beginning at 6.30am.
Plenty of free parking is available at the Amphitheater.
The aim is to make this the premier area 5K race of the spring offering the ability to support the great cause of financially supporting Cerebral Palsy sufferers.
Pre-race registration is available at www.wellington5K.com The 18 years old and over registration fee is $30 and under 18 is $25. Companies and organizations are encouraged to enter teams, with special awards for the largest team.
Sponsorship opportunities are available also at www.wellington5K.com
Packet pick up for participants will be at Fit2Run in the Wellington Mall on the evening of Thursday April 20th. Packets will also be available for day of the race sign up at the Amphitheater.
For additional information contact Larry Kemp at larry.kemp@comcast.net