FHCP 5k Sugar Walk/Run to a Sweet Victory over Cancer

Sunday, March 3, 2024 Past event

11:00 AM EST

La Plume Twp, Pennsylvania

$22.20–$32.80 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the inaugural FHCP 5K Sugar Walk/Run to a Sweet Victory over Cancer on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in the scenic La Plume Township, Lackawanna! This exciting event, hosted at the beautiful Keystone College athletic complex, promises a delightful day filled with outdoor fun and community spirit. Participants will traverse picturesque trails while supporting a worthy cause, as all proceeds will benefit the local American Cancer Society, funding vital research and support programs.

After completing the 5K, indulge in the festivities at the Keystone College Sugar Shack Open House, where you can explore delicious maple sugaring products. Enjoy complimentary water, hot chocolate, and light snacks at the post-race celebration held at the Eckel Family Pavilion. Plus, there are awards for top finishers across various age divisions and overall categories, with winners receiving a special bottle of maple sugar made on campus. Join us for a day of health, happiness, and hope as we run together for a sweet victory over cancer!

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Races

5k (General Participant)

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

11:00 AM EST

$32.80

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5k (Student)

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

11:00 AM EST

$22.20

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Organiser's description

Enjoy the beautiful trails and athletic complex at Keystone College! The inaugural FHCP 5K Sugar Walk/Run to a Sweet Victory over Cancer is being run by Keystone College's Future Healthcare Professionals Club on campus. The event is being run in collaboration with Keystone College's Sugar Shack Open House, where participants may check out the Maple Sugaring products available after completion of the race. All proceeds from the race will be donated to NEPA's local American Cancer Society Organization to fund groundbreaking research and cancer support programs such as the Road to Recovery program and Hope Lodge in Philadelphia!

A post-race celebration will be held at the Eckel Family Pavilion. Water, hot chocolate, and a light snack will be free for all race participants. Keystone College's BSU will run additional concessions, and proceeds will be donated to the NEPA American Cancer Society.

The following awards will be given out!

OVERALL TROPHIES:

Overall (male/female)

Masters (40+) (male/female)

AGE DIVISION MEDALS:

19 and under top finishers (male/female)

20-29 top finishers (male/female)

30-39 top finishers (male/female)

40-49 top finishers (male/female)

50-59 top finishers (male/female)

60-69 top finishers (male/female)

70+ top finishers (male/female)

All winners will receive a bottle of maple sugar made on campus at the Keystone College Sugar Shack!