New Road Race Along Manayunk Tow Path To Benefit CHOP

MANAYUNK -- The “5forCHOP” road race will take place on May 21 at 8:30 a.m.

Registration will be held at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center on 1 Rector St.

Runners may regsiter today for the first­ annual 5forCHOP, a 5-mile running race along the beautiful Manayunk Canal Tow Path to benefit The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Included in CHOP’s renowned Daisy Days schedule of fundraiser events, 5forCHOP is a great way to enjoy a scenic 5­-mile run at a perfect time of year.

USATF-­certified 5-­mile running course. Race After party features a DJ, kids’ activities and a free drink ticket for each adult participant. Runners receive high­ quality, performance tech T-­shirts and souvenir pint glasses. Prizes given for the top run finishers in various age groups.

Team challenge winner receives a restaurant gift card. Kids get to submit T­-shirt designs in a contest for the Fun Run shirts. 1­-Mile Walk, Kid’s Fun Run, Flywheel class and volunteer opportunities so everyone can participate.

Registration: Adult 5-Mile Run Team Early Registration by 4/21/16 - join or create team - Includes Tech Tee, 1 drink ticket, and pint glass: $35; Youth 5-Mile Run (under 21) Team Early Registration by 4/21/16 - join or create team - Includes Tech Tee: $30; Kids Fun Run Registration - 10 and under - Includes cotton tee: $15; Adult 5-Mile Run Early Registration by 4/21/16 - Includes Tech Tee, 1 drink ticket, and pint glass: $35; Youth 5-Mile Run (under 21) Early Registration by 4/21/16 - Includes Tech Tee: $30; Adult 1-Mile Walk Early Registration by 4/21/16 - Includes Cotton Tee, 1 drink ticket, and pint glass: $30; Youth 1-Mile Walk (Under 21) Early Registration by 4/21/16 - Includes Cotton Tee: $25

Contact: Tara Levensten -tara.levensten@gmail.com