Event Description
Welcome to the 2nd annual Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust 5K Trail Run/Walk! This event will help raise funds to support PERT’s efforts to protect the 828 acres of open space the Pennypack Preserve encompasses. The funds will help to sustain the wildlife habitat, native plant communities, and spectacular views that are becoming increasingly rare in southeastern Pennsylvania. PERT is partnering with the Bryn Mawr Racing Company to provide a great experience in the Pennypack Preserve!
- Your race entry fee includes a race t-shirt! Guarantee your size before 4/1/19
- Children 12 and under are free.
Member (must enter membership #)- till 4/26 - $25; on Race Day - $35
Non-member – til 4/26 - $40; Race Day $50. (Non-member registration includes a 1-year membership to Pennypack Trust. As a member you will receive notice of sales and events through the quarterly Coming Events brochure; free or discounted admission to programs; every day discounts on birdseed and gift shop purchases; a subscription to Natural Landscapes, the Trust's newsletter; 10% off All Aboard Cafe located on Montgomery County's Pennypack Trail.)
Amenities:
Course- A scenic, rolling hills course on grass and gravel that is great for both beginners and “seasoned” trail blazers. The course begins and ends at the headquarters. Since this is a run on nature’s trails, the course will be as close to 5K as we can get it!.
-t shirt, refreshments, prizes, and music after the race
Race Results: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
Questions: Send emails to contact@pennypacktrust.org and type “5K Race Director” in subject line.
Our Mission Statement/other info:
Founded in 1970, the mission of the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust is to steward the Pennypack Preserve natural area as an important component of the region’s natural areas network, and to educate and encourage people to appreciate, enjoy, and protect the preserve’s native ecosystems. Thank you for supporting PERT’s efforts.
