Sign-up by May 8th for Discount on 5K and Walk
Sign-ups are now underway for the fourth annual iRUNpigs 5K along with a 1.5-mile walk and Piglet Dash for children 12 and under on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Coca-Cola Park with 100% of the race proceeds benefiting IronPigs Charities.
Similar to last year, the race course will take place within Coca-Cola Park and its surrounding parking lots to provide a safer running environment. The race will once again conclude on-field at Coca-Cola Park. Over 1,100 runners and walkers have taken part in the event since its 2012 debut.
The 5K will kick off the day’s events, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Piglet Run will follow at 9 a.m. while the 1.5-mile walk will begin at 9:15 a.m.
Fans can sign-up online by CLICKING HERE or by calling (610) 841-PIGS (7447). There is no additional fee for online registration. CLICK HERE to download the registration form.
2015 participants receive a commemorative tech t-shirt, chip timing featuring results via text message as you finish, pre-race and post-race live entertainment and a free entry in an IronPigs team memorabilia raffle. There will also be prizes for overall male and female winners among age groups. New this year, all registrars will receive one General Admission ticket and food voucher to be used at the IronPigs game later that day against the Indianapolis Indians at 1:35 p.m.
The cost is $45 for the 5K, $35 for the 1.5-mile Walk and $15 for the Piglet Dash (12 & under). Early Bird Special is extended until May 8 at 11:59 p.m. and receive a $10 discount off registration for both the 5K and 1.5-mile walk. Please note that day of event registration is $45 for the 5K, $35 for the 1.5-mile Walk and $15 for the Piglet Run.
Pre-registration ends on Wednesday, June 3 at 11:59 p.m. Any registration after June 3 will need to be done in person at Coca-Cola Park during packet pickup or on the day of the event. There will be no online registration after June 3. Race packet pick-up is available at Coca-Cola Park beginning on Friday, June 5 through Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Park Majestic Clubhouse Store. This is a Rain or Shine event.
100% of the proceeds benefit IronPigs Charities, a non-profit organization striving to provide educational and recreational opportunities for children in the Greater Lehigh Valley area.
This article originally appeared on the official website of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Click here to view the original story.