Reliant Medical Group Foundation to Host 5th Annual 5k Charity Race

From Reliant Medical Group Foundation:

WORCESTER, MA — The Reliant Medical Group Foundation is proud to announce the 5th annual “Reliant Foundation 5k” charity road race and walk on Saturday, October 1, 2016, which will raise funds to battle childhood obesity in Central Massachusetts and Metro West.

“Our 5K is a great way to involve more people in a fun, healthy event and to bring teams of runners together,” says Kelsa Zereski, director of philanthropy at Reliant Medical Group. “Teams of three or more will compete for either the Corporate & Community Trophy or for the Reliant Cup, which is open to Reliant staff. The awards certainly get the competitive juices flowing! To register a team, pull together at least three people, choose a team name, and be sure all team members include your team name on their registrations.”

The race starts and ends at Shore Park, next to the Greendale Family Branch YMCA, 75 Shore Drive, Worcester, Mass., with the certified 5k (3.1 mile) course looping around scenic Indian Lake. WXLO on-air personality Jen Carter will serve as emcee. The race is chip-timed, and prizes will be award to overall top male and female finishers, as well as to top age-category finishers. The family-friendly event is open to all ages, and strollers and dogs are welcome. Entry fees are $30.00 through August 31st. From September 1st through September 28th, fees are $35.00, and $40.00 on race day. Fees are $15.00 for kids 12 and under. All registered by September 20th will receive a long-sleeve tek shirt. Registered dogs will receive a personalized doggie gift bag.

Proceeds support community grants made by Reliant Medical Group Foundation to local non-profits working toward the Foundation’s top priority, battling childhood obesity. Tufts Health Plan and the YMCA of Central Massachusetts are presenting sponsors of this year’s race. Cumulus Radio is media sponsor.

The Fall Fitness 5K Series continues with the Boroughs Family YMCA Spooktacular on October 15 in Westborough and concludes with the Community Harvest Project 5K on November 6 in North Grafton. Overall Series finisher will win the Triple Threat Medal.

For more information about the Reliant 5K or the Fall Fitness 5K Series, to register or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.reliantfoundation.org/5k or call (508) 368-5498.

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