Event Description

12th Annual Parker Palermo Memorial 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk - All Proceeds Benefit Laura's Hope Rescue

Sunday, September 23rd- 9:30 a.m.

Race Location & Course: Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Run is a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) wheel measured course. The course is relatively flat. The course is about one-third grass with the rest of the course having paved sections. Walk will be 2 miles.

Registration: Registration on the day of the race, Sunday September 23rd, will be from 8:30 to 9:15a.m. in Kirby Park near the tennis courts. Souvenir T-shirts will be given to the first 75 people registered. Leashed dogs will be allowed to walk during the event. Strollers are also permitted.

Raffle: Chances will be available for purchase. Prizes include baskets, gift certificates, etc. Receive free raffle tickets with a donation of the following items:
Paper Towels, Clorox wipes, spray bottles, exam gloves, nylon leashes, Milk Bone treats, Kongs, triple Antibiotic cream, scrub brushes w/ grip handle, towels, jolly balls, food toy puzzles

More information is available at the following web site: www.neparunner.com & www.kingscollegeathletics.com

Awards: 1st Overall Male & Female runners.
1st in Age Group Male & Female: 15 & Under, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51+

Entry Fees: Pre-registered runners = $15.00
Race Day Registration = $20.00.
All checks should be made payable to the King’s College Cross Country Team.
All proceeds will go to Laura’s Hope Rescue – Hop Bottom, PA http://www.laurashoperescue.com/home.html

Questions: Contact King’s College XC Coach Michael Kolinovsky 570-650-2670 or michaelkolinovsky@kings.edu