- Last Updated on Saturday, 02 March 2013 03:54
The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter of the Regional Trail Corporation will hold its 2nd Annual 5K/10K Run, 5K Race Walk and 2 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, May 18th.
The event will start at the Arthur H. King Access Area of the Youghiogheny River Trail in West Newton. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used by trail volunteers to maintain, preserve and enhance the Youghiogheny River Trail section of the Great Allegheny Passage.
The 5K/10K Run and 5K Race Walk will begin at the King Trail Access Parking Lot and proceed south on the Yough River Trail out and back. The 2 Mile Fun Walk will begin at the King Trail Access Parking Lot and proceed north on the Yough River Trail 1 Mile out and back.
Medals will be awarded to overall male and female runners in the 5K and 10K Run and the 5K Race Walk and to the top three male and female age group participants of those events. Medals will also be given to all participants age 10 and under. Medals will be awarded to the oldest and youngest participants of the 2 Mile Fun Walk.
Many people are unaware that the trail is not maintained by county or state workers, but by volunteer effort. This event is a major fundraiser for the volunteer maintenance of the 10.5 miles of trail that runs through Westmoreland County.
Event entry forms may be picked up at the Regional Trail Corporation office in West Newton (located in West Newton Station), from the bulletin boards along the trail, from the many supporting businesses in the region, and on the WYTC website www.bikewytc.org.
Prices are: 5K or 10K Run - $20 or $35 for both; 5K Race Walk - $20; 2 Mile Fun Run - $15. On race day, add $5. Pre-registration for this event must be received by April 18 to ensure receipt of free event t-shirt.
The event is held rain or shine, no refunds. For additional information, call 724-872-5586 or see website www.bikewytc.org.
