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Wicked FIT 5K Running for its Sixth Year in Concord
Families in Transition's Halloween-Themed Fundraiser to "Chase Away Homelessness"
RUNNERS/WALKERS OF ALL AGES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COSTUMED 5K IN CONCORD – Families in Transition to host its sixth annual Wicked FIT Run on Saturday, October 28, at 9:30 AM in Rollins Park, Concord, NH. All money raised will help provide housing and social services to homeless families and individuals. Prizes will be awarded for race times and several costume categories. Pictured are costumed runners starting the race in 2016.
CONCORD, NH – Families in Transition (FIT) a homeless service provider with locations in Concord, Manchester, Dover, and a new location coming to Wolfeboro, NH, is hosting its sixth annual Wicked FIT Run on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at Rollins Park in Concord, NH. The race is a family-friendly, costume-themed, certified 5K dedicated to “chasing away homelessness.” Funds raised will provide a home and hope to homeless families and individuals.
FIT’s goal for the Concord race this year is to have 750 participants and to raise $50,000 through registrations, sponsorships, and peer-to-peer fundraising. The event, which started in 2011, has raised over $100,000, which is enough for the organization to cover the costs of housing and services for 20 people experiencing homelessness for an entire year.
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Wicked FIT Run participants are encouraged to create teams and dress in costume. Prizes will be awarded in several costume categories, as well as race finish times.
The cost to register before the event is $20 for adults over 20, $15 for individuals ages 11-19, and free for kids younger than 10. Registration will be available the day of the race for an additional $5. To register before the event, visit www.fitnh.org/wickedfitrun.
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Families in Transition is a nonprofit organization that provides safe, affordable housing and social services to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, enabling them to gain self-sufficiency and respect. FIT also owns and operates OutFITters Thrift Stores .in Manchester and Concord, NH, which serve as economic engines to help pay for services that FIT provides. For more information about FIT, the race, and stores, visit www.fitnh.org or call 603-641-9441 ext. 239.
