10K Run/5K Walk to Benefit Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House

Over 100 years ago, Louisa May Alcott wrote:  Running was one of the delights of my early days," proving once again that she was ahead of her time in advocating a healthy lifestyle. Today, Uta Pippig -- three-time Boston Marathon winner, two-time Olympian, and internationally-recognized exercise motivator -- continues as Honorary Chair for the 5th Annual Benefit Walk/Run for Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House!

Pippig, founder of "Take the Magic Step," a fitness awareness program and charitable foundation, believes that everyone owes it to themselves -- and to future generations -- to take care of their physical well being. In endorsing this particular Walk/Run, Pippig is also paying tribute to health-conscious individuals who have come before us, like the Alcotts.

All manner of runners and walkers -- from serious marathoners to "strollercisers" and wheelchair travelers -- are encouraged to spend a day with Louisa May and support the educational and preservation efforts of her beloved home during this FUNdraiser!

Runners will enjoy qualifying for their next big race on this flat, scenic course with professional timing results, kilometer markers, ample water stations, T-shirts, healthy snacks, and award certificates.

Starting volley by The Concord Minute Men, live musical entertainment provided; living History portrayers and 19th C. games/toys available.

Proceeds from this event support educational programming and historic preservation at Orchard House -- one of America's oldest and most beloved historic house museums  -- which will celebrate the Centennial of its being open to the public in 2012.