About 700 Runners Hitting Jenkintown Streets Tuesday

JENKINTOWN, PA —Here come the runners.

Borough officials are reminding drivers and residents of about 600-700 runners expected to be on borough roads for at least an hour for Tuesday night's 32nd annual Jenkintown Sunset 5K Run.

The run begins at 7 p.m. at the Town Square. It is presented by the Jenkintown Kiwanis Club and is a rain-or-shine event, officials said.

Officials are promoting the 32-year Jenkintown tradition along with Jenkintown's 150th Anniversary.

Anyone interested can still sign up to run starting at 5 p.m. at the Day of Registration table. Race packets can be picked up at that time at the Race Packet Pick-Up table.

The race starts at 6:35 p.m. with the free kids dash for those 6 years old and under.

At 7 p.m., the main race begins.

Live music will be provided by Jenkintown's very own Acoustic Keys featuring Lisa Rountree Ridenour and Joe Mahoney at the gazebo from 6-8 p.m. as well as post-race refreshments.

Borough officials said that between 600 and 700 runners will be on the roads from 7- 8 p.m. and ask drivers to be careful of the runners and to anticipate delays.

The runners should all be off the roads by 8 p.m., officials said.