Organizing a successful race takes a village of enthusiastic volunteers, and the members of the Elizabethtown Rotary Club are all set to provide an abundance of cheer for the annual Mother's Day 5K on Sunday, May 12. Registration and packet pickup will open at 1:30 p.m., with the race stepping off at 3 p.m. in the Veterans Grove area of Masonic Village, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown.
According to Rotarian and event organizer Dan Brill, the event is a community celebration of all mothers. All mothers in attendance, whether participants or spectators, will receive a complimentary flower. "Our goal is to honor moms in a healthy and fun way on their day," Brill said. "We understand it can be a busy day and not everyone can fit it in their schedule. We do keep to a strict schedule and start promptly at 3 p.m. and have all the awards and prizes handed out by 4:15 p.m. so families can still make it to dinner with Mom."
"Last year we had over 100 participants for the first time, and we hope to build on that again this year," stated Brill.
Brill noted that anyone is welcome to take part in the race - regardless of age - and walkers are encouraged to participate as well. Chip timing will be provided. The course winds through the Masonic Village campus, with the start and finish lines at the Veterans Grove area. One water station will be set up along the route, and interested individuals may view the course map at http://www.elizabethtownrotary.org. Course marshals will stand at major turns along the way to direct and encourage participants.
Awards will be distributed to the top overall male and female finishers, along with the first- through third-place male and female winners in seven age categories. Participants will be entered to win various door prizes as well.
To register in advance, interested individuals may go to http://www.appliedracemgmt.com/rotary-mothers-day-5k/. A red tech shirt will be included with the cost of registration.
Proceeds from the event will support the ongoing efforts of the Elizabethtown Rotary Club to serve the community, including organizations like Northwest EMS, the Elizabethtown and Rheems fire departments, Elizabethtown Boys Club, GEARS, Boy and Girl Scout troops, Hope Within Ministries, and Cornerstone Youth Center, as well as Elizabethtown Area School District programs. Brill added that in addition to local outreach, Rotarians support global humanitarian projects and initiatives to foster world peace and understanding. "So not only are you celebrating moms with us, but you're also giving back to the community and the world," he noted.
The Elizabethtown Rotary Club hosts two weekly meetings: Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Moo-Duck Brewery, 79 S. Wilson Ave., Elizabethtown, and Fridays from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at Funk Brewing, 28 S. Market St., Elizabethtown. For more information on joining the club and on upcoming events, readers may visit https://elizabethtownrotary.org.
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