Race for Our Lady of Constantinople
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Old Forge, Pennsylvania
$27.50 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and athleticism at the Race for Our Lady of Constantinople on Sunday, September 10, 2023! This lively 5K point-to-point race kicks off at 8 AM from the Old Forge High School Veterans Memorial Stadium and winds its way through the charming streets of Old Forge, passing notable locations like the Old Forge Cemetery and the festive grounds of the Felittese Chapel during the Annual Felittese Italian Festival.
Participants will have the chance to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the festival, which celebrates the Feast Day of Our Lady of Constantinople with delicious homemade food, entertainment, and a community procession. Registration opens at 7 AM, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot. Join us for this incredible event that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports local charities and community programs. Don’t miss out on being part of this fantastic tradition that has been bringing people together since 2012!
Participants will have the chance to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the festival, which celebrates the Feast Day of Our Lady of Constantinople with delicious homemade food, entertainment, and a community procession. Registration opens at 7 AM, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot. Join us for this incredible event that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports local charities and community programs. Don’t miss out on being part of this fantastic tradition that has been bringing people together since 2012!
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Race for Our Lady of Constantinople 5k run/walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$27.50
Organiser's description
The Race for Our Lady of Constantinople is back for its 7th year.
The 5k race is a POINT TO POINT RACE. The race starts from Old Forge High School Veterans Memorial Stadium and runs through the streets of Old Forge passing through locations such as The Old Forge Cemetery, Old Forge Veterans Memorial Stadium, up Main street heading to the Felittese Chapel grounds of the Annual Felittese Italian Festival.
Race Starts: at Old Forge Veterans Memorial Stadium on the morning of Sept. 10th 2023 Elio Ghigarelli dr. 301 1st St. at 8am
Race Ends: at the Felittese Chapel 145 3rd St.
Race starts at 8am
Day of registration & packet pick-up opens at 7am Infront of the Field house of the football stadium on 301 1st St. registration will close 15minutes prior to start of the race.
Did you know that the Felitesse Festival is centered around the Feast Day of Our Lady of Constantinople? the 3 day event is celebrated every year the 2nd weekend of September with homemade food, entertainment . On Sunday following mass there is a procession from St. Mary's Church on the corner of W. Grace & Lawrence St. to the Chapel grounds. All proceeds return to the Felittese association and distributed throughout the Community programs & various charity's Felitesse in a non profit organization.
The inaugural race was a 2mile course and was held in 2012. The 5k race started in 2013 and ran until 2017.
Felittese Italian Festival runs through Sept. 8th, 9th, 10th with ethnic foods, refreshments, raffles.
The 5k race is a POINT TO POINT RACE. The race starts from Old Forge High School Veterans Memorial Stadium and runs through the streets of Old Forge passing through locations such as The Old Forge Cemetery, Old Forge Veterans Memorial Stadium, up Main street heading to the Felittese Chapel grounds of the Annual Felittese Italian Festival.
Race Starts: at Old Forge Veterans Memorial Stadium on the morning of Sept. 10th 2023 Elio Ghigarelli dr. 301 1st St. at 8am
Race Ends: at the Felittese Chapel 145 3rd St.
Race starts at 8am
Day of registration & packet pick-up opens at 7am Infront of the Field house of the football stadium on 301 1st St. registration will close 15minutes prior to start of the race.
Did you know that the Felitesse Festival is centered around the Feast Day of Our Lady of Constantinople? the 3 day event is celebrated every year the 2nd weekend of September with homemade food, entertainment . On Sunday following mass there is a procession from St. Mary's Church on the corner of W. Grace & Lawrence St. to the Chapel grounds. All proceeds return to the Felittese association and distributed throughout the Community programs & various charity's Felitesse in a non profit organization.
The inaugural race was a 2mile course and was held in 2012. The 5k race started in 2013 and ran until 2017.
Felittese Italian Festival runs through Sept. 8th, 9th, 10th with ethnic foods, refreshments, raffles.
Location
301 1st St., Old Forge, Old Forge, 18518, PA, United States
Race for Our Lady of Constantinople
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