Shir Ami To Hold 5K At Tyler To Fight Hunger

Lace up your sneakers and help fight hunger next weekend at Tyler State Park.

On Sunday, June 12 at 9 a.m., Shir Ami Synagogue will host its first-ever “Run for Food.”

The event includes a 5K and a one-mile fun run/walk.  All proceeds from the event will go to support the Penndel Food Pantry.

“Shir Ami wanted to give back to the community and, after learning about the statistics of those in need locally, thought this would be a nice way to help those that cannot afford to feed their families.  Many of these people are right in our own backyards,” said organizer Stacie Mishler.

The course takes runners throughout the park, and participants will finish the race with light refreshments.  This timed 5K will take runners on a beautiful tree-lined USA Track and Field certified course, explained Jamie Karp, who is on the race committee.

Custom tile awards will be given out to winners in different age groups. Plus, local restaurant Palate will be serving up delicious snacks, Karp said.

Early registration is available online at $20 for the 5K through June 8.  After that, registration goes up to $25. Same-day registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

For more information or to register go to www.shiraminow.org. If you have questions about the race or sponsorships, contact RunForFood@comcast.net

The race will be held rain or shine.