Event Description

The Race to Fight Childhood Obesity will take place on September 14th at 8:30am at the Telford YMCA.

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. We put a strong emphasis on offering programs for youth so that they may stay active and improve on their well-being. We hope to make this race an annual event and something that our community looks forward to each year.

Our race will benefit youth programs at the Telford Community Center YMCA

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all

• Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen

• Healthy Living: Improving the nation's health and well-being

• Social Responsibility: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors

Race Details

Register by August 22, 2019 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt

The 5K will include chip timing by Good Times Event Services.

Age group, top group award (5 or more participants) and overall awards will be given.

Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a leash. A special award will be given for the fastest canine.

Feel free to bring along a stroller for your little one. 

If you are not registered by August 22nd, t-shirts will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. Other YMCA shirts will also be on sale the day of the race.

The event will NOT be called or delayed for rain.  In the event of thunder, lightning, hail or other such inclement weather, the decision to call or delay the event will be made at 7:30am, Saturday, September 14th 2019. In the event of event cancellation, please consider your entry fee a donation that will support the mission of the Telford YMCA, as refunds will not be given.

Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup will be September 13th from 5-7pm at the Telford YMCA. Race day pickup will be between 7:15-8:30am