5K and 1 Mile Walk/Jog/Run
On April 28, 2012, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA Council will partner together to host a 5K and 1 mile walk/jog/run. Our goals are “United” to celebrate and
provide opportunities for health and wellness within the Scotch Plains-Fanwood community. Proceeds from “United for a Cause” will benefit Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA Council Health and Wellness Scholarship.
Livestrong at the Y is a twelve-week physical activity program free to members of our community recovering from cancer. The Livestrong program enables the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA to offer participants educational seminars, childcare assistance and services for financial management. The program focus helps recovering cancer survivors; “get their lives back” physically, mentally and spiritually. We want to give survivors the tools to continue their journey of health and wellness beyond the twelve-week program.
The “United for a Cause” 5K is a healthy community event that will “give” back to our local families and students. Many of our local students choose to pursue a career in the health and wellness field and this event will acknowledge a student(s) positive intentions by providing scholarship monies to put towards their college, school or training program costs. By providing financial support we hope to foster their desire to make our world a healthier place.
Click to download USATF map.
5K Registration Fees:
5K — $25
1 Mile — $10
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No Pets Allowed on the Course(s)
Race location: YMCA, 1340 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains
Parking is free at the YMCA, JCC, Highland Swim Club and Immaculate Heart of Mary. All are located on Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains.
Free Raffle for 5K participants!!
The winner of a complimentary gift certificate by Russell Scott Hair Design of Clark NJ will be announced the day of the race.
All 5K participants are eligible.
Cowbells for Students! Student participants of the 1Mile Walk/Jog/Run will receive a complimentary cowbell at the finish line while supplies last.
Students are encouraged to line the 5K course at the finish line to greet the participants.
