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Fine Feathered 5k

All proceeds from this 5K race through beautiful Fort Washington State Park benefit Ella's Retreat.

Fine Feathered 5k – May 31 – 9:15am

Fort Washington State Park, 420 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034

All proceeds from this 5K race through beautiful Fort Washington State Park benefit Ella’s Retreat, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that funds lodging and logistical support for families with children receiving proton therapy treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Ella’s Retreat beneficiaries are pediatric cancer patients and family members who must travel far distances for rigid and lengthy treatment programs. The goal is to reduce the mental, physical, and financial burdens that plague families who have children with cancer and enhance their focus on fighting the disease. For more information about Ella’s Retreat or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.ellasretreat.org. Awards: Top 3 finishers overall and top 3 finishers in each age group for Male and Female participants. Entry Fee: Limited to first 250 registrants: $25 pre-registration (ends Friday, May 29); $30 race day. Amenities: Each registrant receives: gift bag, refreshments and water stations along race route. Race Results: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; official results will be posted at www.brynmawrracing.com/race-results/.

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$25 pre-registered, $30 race day; Limited to 250 entrants

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