Our event is both a competetive 5K run for athletes of all abilities as well as a 1 Mile health walk that is a memorial run for Elizabeth Forward teen Eric Hussey, who was tragically killed in a car crash in 2016. This event is one of several that celebrates Erics life. Proceeds go to the Eric Hussey Memorial Fund. To read about Erics story, go to: www.erichusseymemorialfund.com
On The Run Sports Race Management will handle the timing, scoring, set up of Start/Finish area. The race directors will offer refreshments, prizes, auctions to participants!
Event details and schedule
RACE START 10 AM, Walkers proceeed behind runners same time.
Parking- is near or under the Boston Bridge in Boston PA (Elizabeth Forward, PA).
Check in begins appx. 9 AM at the check in tent.
Course- is a 3.1 Mile, level, very fast out and back on the beautiful Yough River Trail (the Great Allegheny Passage!). In October we may see wild life and awesome fall leaves along the Youghiogheny River!
Awards- Overall trophy to 1st Male and 1st Female. Age group medals to 1st and 2nd in the following categories: 14 & under/15-18/19-29/30-39/40-49/50-59/60 & over
Race shirts- long sleeve tech style, for pre-registered participants by the Oct.10th
A TRIBUTE AREA TO ERIC "HUSS' WILL BE ON SITE FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. BRING ANYTHING OF RELEVANCE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COMMEMORATE HIM!
2017 race registration is open.