All Runners, Walkers, Individuals and Families - join us!

This is the 11th year that runners and walkers are invited to join the “Runaways Runaround” to be held on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 9:00AM for the 5 mile road race sponsored by the Runaways Running Club. Proceeds from the race and raffle go to benefit Community VNA Hospice Care serving eleven area communities. Registration is $20.

The race, applauded by many for being a well-organized and high spirited race begins at the Community School, 45 South Washington Street in North Attleboro. This is a USATF-NE sanctioned and certified, 5 mile course which loops through North Attleboro. Cash prizes include $100 for 1st overall male and female runners. Medals will be awarded for all divisions: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

This year’s special guest is Stephanie Reilly, wife and mother of two who hails from Dublin, Ireland. Reilly attended Providence College graduating in 2001. Her running career is most extensive, most recently she represented Ireland in the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 3000 meters steeplechase. She won the Hartford Half Marathon in October 2012.

Individuals and families are encouraged to come and show their support for runners and walkers or to participate in the raffle. Refreshments donated by generous local businesses will add to the enjoyment.

Entrants who wish to donate to Community VNA Hospice Care may do so during online registration at http://www.signmeup.com/81279. For more information or to register, log onto the Runaways Running Club web site at http://runawaysclub.org/runaways_5_miler.html or call 508-339-0147.