WELLSVILLE, NY - The Wellness Committee at Jones Memorial has once again joined with Allegany Trails, Inc. to sponsor the GLOW 5K Run & Walk at Island Park in Wellsville on Friday, April 21. Sign-in begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Island Park Pavilion and the race will begin promptly at 8:30 p.m.
“The GLOW Run is a great family event because it is ideal for people of all ages and fitness levels,” explained Carrie Walker, event chair. The festive atmosphere includes a DJ and awards for the individual or group dressed in the Spirit of the Glow.
For the more competitive participant, computer chip timing will be provided by Happily Running, Inc. “This allows us to post the results and award medals shortly after the last runner comes in,” explained Mrs. Walker. “Medals will be awarded to the overall winners and the top male and female runners in each age group, but the overall winners will not be the division winners.” Happily Running also takes a photo when you cross the finish line and those pictures will be available to purchase.
Everyone who registers for the event will receive a free glow stick. A free race tech-shirt will be available for those over age of 5 if paper registration is post marked by March 24, 2017. On-line registrations done by March 28 are also eligible for a shirt. There is no charge – and no shirt - for participants under five. Those age 6 to 13 are $15 and age 14 and over at $25.
“The run is a rain or shine, outdoor event over uneven terrain and takes place after dark,” said Mrs. Walker. “The trail will be lit with glow sticks and tiki torches and we have volunteers along the route to provide direction, but it is a really good idea to bring a flashlight and to be aware of the uneven ground.”
Registration forms are available on the JMH website, www.jmhny.org. On-line registration can be done through this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Wellsville/GLOW5KRunWalk. All proceeds from the race will benefit community wellness. For more information, email theglowrun@jmhny.org.
