Event Description
Welcome to the first ever Back Mountain Kiwanis Virtual 5K Fun in the Sun Virtual Event! This event allows you to simply run/walk/jog/cycle/paddle board/kayak etc. a 5K (3.1 miles) anytime and anywhere during the Summer, starting July 1st and ending August 31st. Practice social distancing by choosing your location, whether on a treadmill, in your neighborhood, or away on vacation, and help an amazing cause - The Back Mountain Memorial Library. Proceeds will be used to sponsor the Children's Games & Prizes at the 75th Annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction.
The Back Mountain Memorial Library located in Dallas, Pennsylvania serves a population of 36,845; which includes 9 municipalities, 2 school districts, and, in addition, provides a used book store. The Back Mountain Memorial Library recently celebrated its 75th year of service to the Back Mountain Community! The 75th Annual Auction will be held August 12-15, 2021 and has something for everyone!
The Back Mountain Kiwanis Club is part of a global volunteer organization dedicated to improving the world “one child and one community at a time”. We are making transformative changes in the Back Mountain community and are inspiring youth to follow in our footsteps. As such, our members dedicate their time to supporting children, families, and individuals in the communities of the Back Mountain, through hands-on service projects and fundraising efforts. We participate in service projects for Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, Adopt-a-Highway, the CEO Food Bank, Trunk-or-Treat at the Luzerne Co. Fairgrounds, Lake Fest, just to name a few. Fundraisers have included Krispy Kreme sales, a Psychic Night event to benefit the Victims Resource Center, and a Trivia evening to benefit Toys for Tots. Finally, the Back Mountain Kiwanis Club proudly sponsors a Harvey's Lake t-ball team and participates in Kiwanis International’s Early Childhood Learning Initiative. Our club is limited only by our members’ imaginations!
All registered participants will receive the following:
2021 Fun in the Sun 5K short sleeve T-shirt
*Your race packet can be picked up on Saturday, June 26th at Reprieve Muscle Therapy & Wellness 3485 PA-309, Dallas from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. If you need your packet mailed, please register with an accurate USPS mailing address. There will be an additional fee to mail the race packet.
