The Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU)
Education Foundation, in partnership with the Central Bucks Sertoma Club, are
hosting their 5th annual ‘Run–Walk–Roll’ on April 28, 2018. This family-friendly event, is perfect for runners, racers, and rookies offering a morning full of fun and activities with both an official 5K race (part of the Bucks
5K Series of races) and 1 mile ‘Fun Run’ perfect for beginners or families. Held rain or shine at the Bucks IU, located at 705 N. Shady Retreat Road in Doylestown PA, proceeds from this event benefit Bucks County children with hearing disabilities.
Making it a full morning of fun for serious
racers and entire families, additional activities and vendors such as a DJ for
music, face painting, and food will be available. Preregistration for
both the Fun Run and 5K is strongly recommended to ensure receipt of a race day
shirt.
FUN RUN
Beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m. this easy, one mile ‘Fun Run’ is perfect for families to kick off spring. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get outside and exercise together - the course is stroller and wheelchair friendly so everyone can participate, and is perfect for beginning racers, easy joggers, or those who would just like to walk. To register or for more information, please click here.
5K RACE
Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the 5K race
course is officially certified by the USA Track and Field Association with the
miles accurately measured and clearly marked. Marshals ensure safety over the course, with
street closings where necessary, and water stations strategically located. Race times are officially calculated by an
official race timing organization and will be tallied by both gun and chip
times. To register or for more
information, please click here.
There will be lots of winners! One overall male and female winner will be
named as well as one male and female age graded master runner. There will also be awards for the first 3
runners in each age group, both male and female, and the age group categories
include under 8, 9-11, 12-14, and then groupings of ages spanning 4 years after
that up to 80+. To register for the entire Bucks 5K Series of races, or for more information on this Run – Walk – Roll race, please go to www.bucks5kseries.com.
