\u201cRun for our Youth\u201d will be held Saturday, June 2 to benefit the Tyrone track and field and cross country programs as well as Joshua House.
\nEvents for the day include a 10K run, 5K run\/walk, \u201cRun for the Gold\u201d youth one mile race and a kids\u2019 lollipop fun run.
\nRace day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. The 10K and 5K races will begin at 9 a.m.
\nPre-registration for the 10K and 5K races is $15 and must be postmarked by Saturday, May 26. Race day registration will be $17. Make checks payable to Tyrone Track Boosters and mail entries to Joshua House – PO Box 27 – Tyrone, Pa. 16686. The first 75 pre-registered runners will receive a T-shirt. Packets can be picked up on race day between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m.
\nThe start and finish is located at the Tyrone Area High School. The course loop is relatively flat with one steep hill for about two blocks in the 10K run. During the 5K race there will be times given at the one and two mile markers. Times will be given at mile markers one through five during the 10K run. There will be water stops along the course for both races.
\nMale and female age groups will be set up for the 10K and 5K races. Groups will include 10 and under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59 and 60 and up.
\nThe \u201cRun for the Gold\u201d and lollipop races are free and will begin at 11 a.m. at the track.
\nThe \u201cRun for the Gold\u201d youth one mile race commemorates \u201cEmily Ingle Day\u201d. Emily is the only female athlete from Tyrone to win a gold medal at the state level in any sport. This race is for youth ages 10 to 18 years of age. It is a one mile run, or four laps around the track. Medals to the top boy and girl finishers in each age group will be awarded. Age groups include: 10-11; 12-13; 24-25 and 16-18. Some groups may be combined, depending on the participation level.
\nThe lollipop fun run will be divided into age groups, five and under; 6-7 and 8-9
\nAnyone with questions should contact Lisa Ingle at ingle811@aol.com or call 632-7916.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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