York Hospital 5K Road Race returns June 4

Portsmouth Herald
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YORK, Maine — After a two-year hiatus, the York Hospital 5K Road Race is back on track as an in-person event. Join other runners and walkers on Saturday, June 4, at the Walk and Run for Everyone. Proceeds will benefit the Caring for All Fund at York Hospital. This family-friendly race, features a scenic, 3.1–mile course through York, including local landmarks such as the Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods—offering mile markers, water stops and professional timing.

Runners of all ages at the York Hospital 5K starting line
Runners of all ages at the York Hospital 5K starting line

Top male and female finishers in each division will win $25 gift cards from local businesses, while male and female overall winners will be awarded $100 gift cards. Healthy snacks and refreshments – fruit, granola bars and water – will be provided to all.  Children (and parents!) are encouraged to participate, with award categories offered for kids age 10 and under, ages 11-13 and ages 14-17, along with a special category for walkers.  Pre-registration fees are $25 (14 and older), $10 (13 and under), and $50 (families/groups up to five participants). Race day registration fees are $25 for all individuals or $50 for families/groups up to five participants.

Registration opens at 7 a.m. at York Hospital, and the race begins promptly at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine. For those who pre-register, check-in and bib pick up will be held Friday, June 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 4, from 7 to 8:15 a.m., in the Henry Warner Conference Room, lower level of the Henry Warner Building on the hospital campus.

Runners from York Hospital 5K enjoy the view from the Wiggly Bridge.
Runners from York Hospital 5K enjoy the view from the Wiggly Bridge.

Over the years, the York Hospital 5K Road Race has generated a tremendous amount of community support, from the many local sponsors to hundreds of local runners and volunteers.  A virtual race option is available for those who prefer to participate independently, from wherever they choose to run or walk. To register, visit www.yorkhospital.com or runsignup.com/Race/ME/York/YorkHospital5K. Email info@yorkhospital.com or call York Hospital Community Relations at 207-351-2385 with any questions.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: York Hospital 5K Road Race returns June 4