5th Annual “On Your Marc” 5K Race in Lower Providence Honors Fallen Heroes

This year Lower Providence marks the fifth anniversary of its “On Your Marc” 5K event on August 3, where, this year, participants can run or walk in memory of a hero who has passed away, such as a fireman, servicewoman, or first responder.

The run will begin and end at the Lower Providence Fire Company in Eagleville. 

If a participant is looking for inspiration, the names of fallen heroes will be displayed on the numbers that the participants will wear during the race.

Lower Providence Township residents Mary and Megan MacFarland created “On Your Marc” after their relative, Marc Small, a Special Forces Medic with the U.S. Army, was killed in action while he served in Afghanistan in 2009. 

The race was created to keep Marc’s memory alive, as well as to help those he cared about and volunteered to help.  The race benefits “Small Steps in Speech,” a foundation Marc’s fiancée Amanda Charney created to help children with communicative disorders.

Those interested can do an early check-in on Friday, August 2, from five to seven in the evening at the firehouse.  Race day check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. on August 3.  The race starts at 8:30 am followed by the walk at 8:35 am.  A family discount and dog registrations (which include a dog bandana) are available.  Prizes will be awarded.

Registration is $25 before July 20; registration after that, including race day, is $30.  T-shirts are available while supplies last.  Visit here for registration forms.  Call 215-450-0478 for sponsorship opportunities.