SUNshine 5K runners and walkers will enjoy a quality 5K race with electronic chip timing, a bright neon technical t-shirt, door prizes, plus post-race drinks, fruit and homemade cookies. New this year – cash prizes totaling $350 will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers! Awards are also given to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group.
To register, visit the Darke County Foundation website at www.darkecountyfoundation.org. To designate St. Mary’s School as the recipient of your funds, type “St. Mary’s” on the Team Name line. To designate State of the Heart, type “State of the Heart” on the Team Name line. Entry fee is $15 (with tech t-shirt) by Aug. 30 and $20 after Aug. 30 (t-shirt not guaranteed). Kids 800-meter fun run is $3 or $8 (with cotton t-shirt). Free childcare during the race is provided. The kids run starts at 8:20 am, and the 5K starts at 8:30 am.
Major sponsors of the SUNshine 5K include Reid Hospital and Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio. The SUNshine 5K is part of the Wayne HealthCare Challenge “Get Moving” Series.
Other groups that benefit from the SUNshine 5K proceeds are Arcanum Bunco for Breast Cancer, Mandy Green Memorial Fund, Greenville Girls Softball Association and Greenville High School Vocal Music Boosters.
The Darke County Foundation receives, administers and distributes charitable gifts for the benefit of Darke County residents. For more information, call 548-4673 or visit www.darkecountyfoundation.org.
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| St. Mary’s School (Greenville) is one of several Darke County organizations benefiting from the Sept. 13 SUNshine 5K, hosted by the Darke County Foundation. Pictured are St. Mary’s students with principal Vern Rosenbeck. |
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| State of the Heart Hospice is one of several Darke County organizations benefiting from the Sept. 13 SUNshine 5K, hosted by the Darke County Foundation. Pictured are staff members from State of the Heart. |