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Eastern Shore Running Club
105 W. Main St.
Salisbury, MD 21801
Contact: Jennifer Cox
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Runners to fight pediatric illness at Salisbury 5K race
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Help kids get healthy by being a healthier you at the
Run for the Kids 5K at Pemberton Park in Salisbury
Saturday, Dec. 8.
Runners will take the battle against pediatric illnesses to
the street on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Run for the Kids 5K
at Pemberton Park in Salisbury.
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The Eastern Shore Running Club will sponsor the race for
participants of all ages and abilities. The race will begin and end at
the park, at 5561 Plantation Lane, at 7:30 p.m.
The cost to participants is $15 in advance and $20 the day of
the race. Money raised will go to the Maryland Pediatric Hospital
for children with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions.
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Participants will be treated throughout and after the race with
entertainment and prizes, including:
• Food from The Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Ruby Tuesday
• Free beer (ages 21 and up)
• Live bands playing throughout the route and music from DJs until
10 p.m.
• A bounce house, games and activities for children
• Medals and gift certificates for winners in each age group
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An auction will also be conducted after the race to raise funds for the
hospital. Auction items will include a $500 gift certificate from Target and
free passes to Salisbury Health and Fitness Center.
“Events like this really help get the community interacting and exercising
for a good cause,” said Nathan Geary, coordinator of the run for Eastern
Shore Running Club. “If we can help kids in need while getting in shape,
it’s a win-win.”
Participants will be treated throughout and after the race with
entertainment and prizes, including:
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For more information, contact Jennifer Cox at 410-677-
6512 or via email at jbcox@salisbury.edu.
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